UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Civil Engineering Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper CIVIL ENGINEERING (Paper I)
Subject Civil Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024, Paper I - Civil Engineering. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of Civil Engineering principles. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The exam is conducted by UPSC and allows a duration of three hours for a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in Civil Engineering services through the UPSC Civil Services examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Analysis
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Engineering Mechanics

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services (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

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Civil Engineering Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Civil Engineering Paper I
  • UPSC Engineering Services Prelims 2024 Civil Engineering Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Civil Engineering Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Engineering Paper I Syllabus Details
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • Civil Engineering Paper I Exam Structure

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्न का उत्तर देने के लिए यदि कोई पूर्वधारणाएँ बनाई गई हों, तो उन्हें स्पष्ट रूप से निर्दिष्ट कीजिए।
  • जहाँ आवश्यक हो, आरेखों व चित्राकृतियों को, प्रश्न का उत्तर देने के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही बनाइए।
  • जब तक उल्लिखित न हो, संकेत तथा शब्दावली प्रचलित मानक अर्थों में प्रयुक्त हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानसार की जाएगी।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Ouestion Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Wherever any assumptions are made for answering a question, they must be clearly indicated.
  • Diagrams/Figures, wherever required, shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations carry their usual standard meanings.
  • 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.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. नीचे चित्र में दर्शाए अनुसार एक प्रास धरन ABCD, B और C के बीच 10 kN/m का एकसमान वितरित भार एवं स्वतंत्र सिरे D पर 50 kN-m का दक्षिणावर्त आघूर्ण को वहन कर रही है। A, D और अवयव BC के लिए मुक्त-पिण्ड-आरेख बनाइए।

(a) A cantilever beam ABCD, as shown in the above figure, is carrying a uniformly distributed load of 10 kN/m between B & C and a clockwise moment of 50 kN-m at free end D. Draw the free body diagram for A, D and for the member BC only.

Section A

Q2. नीचे चित्र में एक अक्षीय-भारित-संपीडांग का अनुप्रस्थ काट दर्शाया गया है। इस संपीडांग को काट के केन्द्र 'O' पर भारित किया जाना था। त्रुटिवश इसे 500 kN के संकेन्द्रित भार द्वारा बिन्दू 'P' पर भारित कर दिया गया। काट के बिन्दुओं A, B, C और D पर प्रतिबल ज्ञात कीजिए।

(b) Cross-section of an axially loaded compression member is shown in the above figure. This compression member was to be loaded at centre 'O' of the Section. Due to mistake this was loaded at point 'P' by a concentrated load of 500 kN. Find out the stresses at points A, B, C and D of the Section.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Paper I - CIVIL ENGINEERING.

What is the conducting body for this exam?

The conducting body is UPSC.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions in total.

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