Engineering Services Examination 2016 Civil Engineering Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2016

  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 120
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Two Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Engineering Services Examination
Year 2016
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Civil Engineering Paper I
Subject Civil Engineering
Duration Two Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 120
Question Type Objective (MCQ)

This is the official question paper for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2016, Civil Engineering Paper I, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of 120 objective questions and is designed to be completed within two hours, with a maximum score of 200 marks. Aspirants preparing for the ESE Civil Engineering exam can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, aiding in their preparation strategy. It covers core Civil Engineering concepts tested in the first paper.

Major Topics Covered

  • Civil Engineering
  • Timber
  • Brick Masonry
  • Brick Tests

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

  • ESE 2015 Civil Engineering Paper I
  • ESE 2017 Civil Engineering Paper I
  • ESE Civil Engineering Paper II 2016
  • ESE 2016 Civil Engineering Paper I Answer Key
  • ESE Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • ESE Paper I Syllabus
  • ESE Exam Pattern
  • ESE Civil Engineering Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • 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 Booklet in the Box provided alongside.
  • DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
  • This Test Booklet contains 120 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 all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
  • 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.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Consider the following statements:
1. There will be no defects in select grade timbers.
2. The codal values for strength of grade-II timber without defects may be reduced by 37.5%.
3. For timber used as columns, the permissible stress in ungraded timbers is adopted with a multiplying factor of 0.50.
4. In case of wind force and earthquakes, a modification factor of 1.33 is adopted.
Which of the above statements are correct?

  • (a) 1 and 3 only
  • (b) 1 and 4 only
  • (c) 2 and 4 only
  • (d) 2 and 3 only

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding timber:
1. The strength of timber increases by Kiln seasoning.
2. Cutting of wood is to be done prior to treatment.
3. Water seasoning is good for prevention of warping.
4. ASCU treatment enhances the strength of wood.
Which of the above statements are correct?

  • (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
  • (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
  • (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
  • (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. Gase(s) emitted during rotting or decomposition of timber is/are mainly

  • (a) Methane and Hydrogen
  • (b) Hydrogen Sulphide
  • (c) Carbonic acid and Hydrogen
  • (d) Ammonia

Q4. Efflorescence of bricks is due to

  • (a) Excessive burning of bricks
  • (b) High silt content in brick clay
  • (c) High porosity of bricks
  • (d) Soluble salts present in parent clay

Q5. Disintegration of brick masonry walls is primarily due to

  • (1) Efflorescence
  • (2) Magnesium sulphate in bricks
  • (3) Calcined clay admixtures
  • (4) Kankar nodules
  • (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
  • (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
  • (c) 3 and 4 only
  • (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q6. Consider the following tests:
1. Transverse strength test
2. Water absorption test
3. Impact test
4. Breaking strength test
Which of the above are relevant to testing of tiles ?

  • (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
  • (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
  • (c) 3 and 4 only
  • (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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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 2016.

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?

The subject of this paper is Civil Engineering.

What is the name of the paper?

This is Civil Engineering Paper I.

What is the total time allowed for the exam?

The time allowed for this paper is Two Hours.

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