How many questions are there in this paper?

There are 120 items (questions) in this paper.

What type of questions are asked in this paper?

This paper consists of objective type questions.

Is there any penalty for wrong answers?

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

What happens if a candidate gives more than one answer?

If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer, and the same penalty will apply.

Is there any penalty for leaving a question blank?

No, there is no penalty for leaving a question blank.

Can I download the question paper?

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Engineering Services Exam 2016 Electrical Engineering Paper II PDF

Name: Engineering Services Exam 2016 Electrical Engineering Paper II PDF
Creator: UPSC
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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	Electrical Engineering Paper II
Subject	Electrical Engineering
Duration	Two Hours
Maximum Marks	200
Number of Questions	120
Question Type	Objective (MCQ)

This document contains the question paper for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2016, specifically for Electrical Engineering Paper II. The exam was conducted by UPSC and allowed candidates two hours to answer a total of 200 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the ESE, offering a direct look at the types of objective questions asked and the difficulty level. Analyzing this paper helps candidates understand the syllabus, identify key topics, and strategize their preparation effectively for future examinations.

Major Topics Covered

Electrical Engineering
Transformers
Generators
Rotating Machines
Power Systems

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 Electrical Engineering Paper II
ESE 2017 Electrical Engineering Paper II
ESE 2016 Electrical Engineering Paper I
ESE 2016 Electrical Engineering Paper II Answer Key
ESE Electrical Engineering Syllabus
ESE Paper II Syllabus
ESE Exam Pattern
ESE Electrical Engineering 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 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 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 (i) a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third 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 ASKED TO DO SO

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Compared to the salient-pole Hydro-electric generators, the steam and the gas-turbine generators have cylindrical rotors for

(a) Better air-circulation in the machine
(b) Reducing the eddy-current losses in the rotor
(c) Accommodating larger number of terms in the field winding
(d) Providing higher mechanical strength against the centrifugal stress

Q2. Consider the following losses for short circuit test on a transformer:

(1) Copper loss
(2) Copper and iron losses
(3) Eddy current and hysteresis losses
(4) Friction and windage losses
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4

Q3. A 2000 V/200 V, 20 kVA, two winding single phase transformer is reconnected as a step up auto-transformer having 200 V/2200 V ratings. Then the power rating for the auto transformer will be

(a) 160 kVA
(b) 180 kVA
(c) 200 kVA
(d) 220 kVA

Q4. The regulation of a transformer in which ohmic loss is 1% of the output and reactance drop is 5% of the voltage, when operating at 0.8 power factor lagging, is

(a) 3.8%
(b) 4.8%
(c) 5.2%
(d) 5.8%

Q5. In a power transformer, the core loss is 50 W at 40 Hz, and 100 W at 60 Hz, under the condition of same maximum flux density in both cases. The core loss at 50 Hz will be

(a) 64 W
(b) 73 W
(c) 82 W
(d) 91 W

Q6. Consider the following advantages of a distributed winding in a rotating machine:

(1) Better utilization of core as a number of evenly placed small slots are used
(2) Improved waveform as harmonic emf's are reduced
(3) Diminished armature reaction and efficient cooling
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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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 Electrical Engineering, specifically Paper II.

What is the maximum mark for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

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The time allowed for this paper is Two Hours.

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