Indian Forest Service Mechanical Engineering Paper I 2024 Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Mechanical Engineering Paper - I
Subject Mechanical Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Mechanical Engineering Paper I from the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination conducted by UPSC in 2024. The paper consists of 8 questions, of which 5 are to be attempted, with compulsory questions 1 and 5. Candidates must select at least one question from each of the two sections (A and B) from the remaining six questions. All questions carry equal marks, and answers must be in English. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the Mechanical Engineering specialization within the IFS exam, offering insights into the types of technical questions asked and the expected depth of knowledge.

Major Topics Covered

  • Compressor
  • V-belt drive
  • Vibrations
  • Sine wave
  • Elasticity
  • Poisson's ratio
  • Stress and Strain
  • Friction
  • Bearing characteristics
  • Crystalline materials
  • Defects in materials
  • Solid solutions

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Indian Forest Service (Main) 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

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  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Mechanical Engineering Paper I Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
  • UPSC Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern for Engineers

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
  • Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are to be attempted selecting at least ONE question from each of the two Sections A and B.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary, and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. A compressor of AC having diameter 1 m at 300 r.p.m. requires 160 kW. The power is transmitted to the compressor by an electric motor through V-belt drive. The motor runs at 1000 r.p.m. Consider the diameter of pulley of the compressor as 1 m and the centre distance between the shafts as 2 m. The belt speed should not exceed 25 m/s. Taking the cross-sectional area of each belt as 350 mm2, density 1050 kg/m3, allowable tensile stress of belt material 2.5 MPa, pulley groove angle 30° and coefficient of friction between belt and pulley as 0.3, determine the number of V-belts required to transmit the power. The springs in a combined form of a vehicle are compressed 0.1 m under its own weight. The vehicle is travelling over a road with a profile approximated by a sine wave of amplitude 0.08 m and wavelength of 16 m. Determine the following assuming damping factor zero: A circle of diameter d = 250 mm is scribed on an unstressed aluminum plate of thickness t = 25 mm as shown in the figure below. The forces acting in the plane of the plate later cause normal stresses σ_x = 90 MPa and σ_z = 150 MPa. If the elastic modulus and Poisson's ratio are 70 GPa and 1/3 respectively, determine the change in With the help of neat sketch of the curve between coefficient of friction vs. bearing characteristic number, describe the stable region. What do you understand by 'defects' in crystalline materials? What is a 'solid solution'? Briefly explain the 'point' and 'line' defects with the help of neat sketches.

((i)) The critical speed of the vehicle in km/hr

((ii)) The amplitude of vibration at 60 km/hr

((i)) the length of diameter AB,

((ii)) the length of diameter CD,

((iii)) the thickness of the plate and

((iv)) the volume of the plate :

(a) A compressor of AC having diameter 1 m at 300 r.p.m. requires 160 kW. The power is transmitted to the compressor by an electric motor through V-belt drive. The motor runs at 1000 r.p.m. Consider the diameter of pulley of the compressor as 1 m and the centre distance between the shafts as 2 m. The belt speed should not exceed 25 \text m/s. Taking the cross-sectional area of each belt as 350 mm2, density 1050 kg/m3, allowable tensile stress of belt material 2.5 MPa, pulley groove angle 30° and coefficient of friction between belt and pulley as 0.3, determine the number of V-belts required to transmit 8 the power. The springs in a combined form of a vehicle are compressed 0.1 m under

(b) its own weight. The vehicle is travelling over a road with a profile approximated by a sine wave of amplitude 0.08 m and wavelength of 16 m. Determine the following assuming damping factor zero: The critical speed of the vehicle in km/hr

(i) the length of diameter AB, (ii) the length of diameter CD, (iii) the thickness of the plate and (iv) the volume 8 of the plate: y 400 mm 400 mm σ_z σx With the help of neat sketch of the curve between coefficient of friction vs.

(d) 8 bearing characteristic number, describe the stable region.

(e) What do you understand by 'defects' in crystalline materials? What is a 'solid solution'? Briefly explain the 'point' and 'line' defects with the help of neat sketches. 8 \boldsymbol2 JBNV-U-MCHE/48

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Mechanical Engineering Paper - I.

What is the conducting body for this exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the year of this question paper?

The year is 2024.

How many questions are there in total?

There are a total of 8 questions.

How many questions are to be attempted?

Candidates are required to attempt 5 questions.

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