Engineering Services Examination 2017 Civil Engineering Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2017

  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 150
  • Maximum Marks 300
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Engineering Services Examination
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Civil Engineering
Subject Civil Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 300
Number of Questions 150
Question Type Objective (MCQ)

This is the official question paper for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2017, specifically for the Civil Engineering paper conducted by UPSC. The exam allows three hours to complete and is worth a maximum of 300 marks. It is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the ESE, providing insights into the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. Practicing with this paper helps candidates assess their preparation and identify areas for improvement.

Major Topics Covered

  • Burnt Clay Bricks
  • Lime
  • Aggregates
  • Concrete Workability
  • Refractory Bricks

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for ENGINEERING SERVICES EXAMINATION 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

  • Engineering Services Examination 2016 Civil Engineering
  • Engineering Services Examination 2018 Civil Engineering
  • GATE 2017 Civil Engineering Paper
  • ESE 2017 Civil Engineering Answer Key
  • ESE Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • GATE Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • ESE Exam Pattern
  • GATE Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS.
  • 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 Booklet in the Box provided alongside.
  • DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
  • This Test Booklet contains 150 items (questions).
  • Each item comprises four responses (answers).
  • 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.
  • 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 a wrong answer (i) has been given by the candidate, one-third (0-33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
  • (ii) If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one 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 for that (iii) question.
  • DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO (1 - A)

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Consider the following statements:

  • (1) IS 3583 refers to Burnt Clay Paving Bricks.
  • (2) IS 5779 refers to Burnt Clay Soling Bricks.
  • (3) IS 3952 refers to Burnt Clay Hollow Bricks.
  • (4) IS 2222 refers to Burnt Clay Lay Bricks.
  • (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
  • (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
  • (c) 3 and 4 only
  • (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. Consider the following statements:

  • (1) A high aggregate impact value indicates strong aggregates.
  • (2) A low aggregate crushing value indicates high crushing strength of aggregates.
  • (3) Aggregates having elongation index values greater than 15% are generally considered suitable for pavement construction.
  • (4) Flakiness index of aggregates should not be less than 25% for use in road construction.
  • (a) 2 and 3 only
  • (b) 2 and 4 only
  • (c) 1 and 3 only
  • (d) 1 and 4 only

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding refractory bricks in furnaces :

  • (1) The furnace is fired at temperatures more than 1700^{circ}C.
  • (2) Silica content in the soil should be less than 40%.
  • (3) Water absorption of bricks should not exceed 10%.
  • (4) Chrome bricks are known as basic bricks.
  • (a) 1 and 2 only
  • (b) 2 and 4 only
  • (c) 1 and 3 only
  • (d) 3 and 4 only

Q4. Consider the following statements about lime :

  • (1) Calcination of limestone results in quick lime.
  • (2) Lime produced from pure variety of chalk is hydraulic lime.
  • (3) Hydrated lime is obtained by treating quick lime with water.
  • (a) 1, 2 and 3
  • (b) 1 and 2 only
  • (c) 2 and 3 only
  • (d) 1 and 3 only

Q5. Consider the following statements :

  • (1) If more water is added to concrete for increasing its workability, it results into concrete of low strength.
  • (2) No slump is an indication of a good workable concrete.
  • (3) Higher the slump of concrete, lower will be its workability.
  • (4) Workability of concrete is affected by water content as well as water-cement ratio.
  • (a) 1 and 3 only
  • (b) 2 and 3 only
  • (c) 1 and 4 only
  • (d) 2 and 4 only

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Engineering Services Examination (ESE).

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2017.

Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?

The Engineering Services Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is for Civil Engineering.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper is 300.

What is the time duration allowed for the exam?

The time allowed for the exam is Three Hours.

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