How many questions are there in this paper?

There are 120 questions in this paper.

What type of questions are asked in this paper?

The questions in this paper are objective type.

Is there a penalty for wrong answers?

Yes, there is a penalty for wrong answers. One-third of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Can I download the Mechanical Engineering Paper-II 2016 question paper?

Yes, this page provides access to the Mechanical Engineering Paper-II 2016 question paper for download.

What is the purpose of the Test Booklet Series?

The Test Booklet Series (A, B, C, or D) is used to encode and fill in the Roll Number and Test Booklet Series carefully on the OMR Answer Sheet.

Where should the responses be marked?

All responses must be marked ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.

Engineering Services Examination 2016 Mechanical Engineering Paper-II PDF

Name: Engineering Services Examination 2016 Mechanical Engineering Paper-II PDF
Creator: UPSC
Keywords: Engineering Services Examination 2016, ESE 2016 Mechanical Engineering Paper II, UPSC Mechanical Engineering Question Paper, ESE Mechanical Engineering Previous Year Paper, Mechanical Engineering Objective Questions PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2016

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

Exam Details

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

This document contains the question paper for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2016, specifically Mechanical Engineering Paper-II, conducted by UPSC. The exam allows two hours to answer 120 objective questions, with a maximum score of 200 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the Mechanical Engineering branch of the ESE, offering a valuable resource for understanding the exam's scope, difficulty level, and question patterns.

Major Topics Covered

Mechanical Engineering
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer
Strength of Materials
Theory of Machines
Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Engineering

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 2015 Mechanical Engineering Paper-II
Engineering Services Examination 2017 Mechanical Engineering Paper-II
GATE Mechanical Engineering 2016 Question Paper
ESE 2016 Mechanical Engineering Paper-II Answer Key
ESE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
Mechanical Engineering Syllabus for UPSC Exams
ESE Exam Pattern
UPSC Engineering Services 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, 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 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. See directions in the Answer Sheet.
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.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Consider the following motions :
1. Piston reciprocating inside an engine cylinder
2. Motion of a shaft between foot-step bearings
Which of the above can rightly be considered as successfully constrained motion?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. A rotor weighing 2 kN is supported on bearings A and B which are 1 m apart. The centre of mass of the rotor is at a distance 0.4 m from bearing A. It is observed that there is an unbalanced couple of magnitude 300 N-m which leaves the shaft balanced statically. The dynamic reactions at the supports will be

(a) 800 N and 800 N
(b) 300 N and 800 N
(c) 800 N and -300 N
(d) 300 N and -300 N

Q3. A cam is a mechanical member used to impart a desired motion to a follower by direct contact. Which one of the under-listed follower motion types will produce the least jerk to the system?

(a) Simple harmonic
(b) Constant acceleration and deceleration
(c) Constant velocity
(d) Cycloidal

Q4. In a circular arc cam with a roller follower, acceleration of the follower depends on

(1) cam speed and location of centre of circular arc
(2) roller diameter and radius of circular arc
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q5. A manufacturing company is selling a product for ₹ 15 per unit with variable cost of ₹ 10 per unit. The fixed cost of the asset is ₹ 50,000. How many units should be produced to breakeven?

(a) 2000
(b) 5000
(c) 8000
(d) 10000

Q6. In a crank and slotted lever quick return motion mechanism, the distance between the fixed centres is 200mm. The lengths of the driving crank and the slotted bar are 100 mm and 500mm, respectively. The length of the cutting stroke is

(a) 100 mm
(b) 300 mm
(c) 500 mm
(d) 700 mm

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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?

This paper is for Mechanical Engineering, specifically Paper-II.

What is the total time allowed for the exam?

The time allowed for this paper is Two Hours.

What are the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

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