Q1. Eigen values of the Matrix
- (a) 1, 1, 1
- (b) 1, 1, 2
- (c) 1, 4, 4
- (d) 1, 2, 4
UPSC Engineering Services 2018 Electrical Engineering Question Paper PDF
- Year 2018
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 150
- Maximum Marks 300
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | ENGINEERING SERVICES EXAMINATION (PRELIMINARY) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Electrical Engineering |
| Subject | Electrical Engineering |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Number of Questions | 150 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This is the official question paper for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (Preliminary) 2018, specifically for the Electrical Engineering paper. The exam was conducted by UPSC and allowed candidates three hours to answer 150 objective questions, with a maximum of 300 marks. This paper is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the ESE, providing insights into the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. Studying previous year papers like this one is essential for effective preparation and understanding the syllabus in depth.
Major Topics Covered
- Eigen values
- Matrices
- Partial differential equations
- Differential equations
- Linear systems
- System of equations
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for ENGINEERING SERVICES EXAMINATION (PRELIM preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
Related Resources
- UPSC ESE 2017 Electrical Engineering Question Paper
- UPSC ESE 2019 Electrical Engineering Question Paper
- GATE 2018 Electrical Engineering Question Paper
- UPSC ESE 2018 Electrical Engineering Answer Key
- UPSC ESE Electrical Engineering Syllabus
- ESE Prelims Electrical Engineering Syllabus
- UPSC ESE Exam Pattern
- ESE Prelims Exam Pattern
Instructions
- CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC.
- IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET.
- PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENCODE AND FILL
- IN THE ROLL NUMBER AND TEST BOOKLET SERIES CODE A, B, C OR D CAREFULLY AND WITHOUT ANY OMISSION OR DISCREPANCY AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACES IN THE OMR ANSWER SHEET.
- ANY OMISSION/DISCREPANCY WILL RENDER THE ANSWER SHEET LIABLE FOR REJECTION.
- You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test
- DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
- This Test Booklet contains 150 items (questions).
- Each item comprises four responses (answers).
- You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet.
- In case, you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best.
- In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
- You have to mark your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
- the Answer Sheet. All items carry equal marks.
- Before you proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test Booklet,
- you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
- After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination has
- concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet.
- You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet.
- Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
- Penalty for wrong Answers: THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE There are four alternatives for the answer to every question.
- For each question for which (i) a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
- If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as wrong answer even if one (ii) of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
- If a question is left blank i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty (iii) for that question.
- DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
Questions (page 2)
Q2. The solution of the differential equation (d2y)/(dx2) - (dy)/(dx) - 2y = 3e2x, where, y(0) = 0 and y'(0) = -2 is
- (a) y = e^{-x} - e^{2x} + xe^{2x}
- (b) y = e^{x} - e^{-2x} - xe^{2x}
- (c) y = e^{-x} + e^{2x} + xe^{2x}
- (d) y = e^{x} - e^{-2x} + xe^{2x}
Q3. If Z = eax+by F(ax - by); the value of b \cdot (\partial Z)/(\partial x) + a (\partial Z)/(\partial y) is
- (a) 2Z
- (b) 2a
- (c) 2b
- (d) 2abZ
Q4.
The general integral of the partial differential equation
y^2p - xyq = x(z - 2y) is
- (a) \phi(x2 + y2, y2 - yz) = 0
- (b) \phi(x2 - y2, y2 + yz) = 0
- (c) \phi(xy, yz) = 0
- (d) \phi(x + y, ln x - z) = 0
Q5.
If (d2y)/(dt2) + y = 0 under the conditions
y = 1, (dy)/(dt) = 0, when t = 0, then y is equal to
- (a) sin t
- (b) cos t
- (c) tan t
- (d) \cot t
Q6.
If the system
2x - y + 3z = 2 x + y + 2z = 2 5x - y + az = b has infinitely many solutions, then the values of a and b, respectively, are
- (a) -8 and 6
- (b) 8 and 6
- (c) -8 and -6
- (d) 8 and -6
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What is the full name of the exam?
The full name of the exam is ENGINEERING SERVICES EXAMINATION (PRELIMINARY).
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2018.
Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?
The Engineering Services Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What subject does this paper cover?
This paper covers Electrical Engineering.
What is the duration of the exam?
The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.
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The maximum marks for this paper are 300.