UPSC Civil Engineering Paper II 2024 Question Paper PDF
- Year 2024
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours प्रश्न-पत्र सम्बन्धी विशेष अनुदेश कृपया प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने से पूर्व निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक अनुदेश को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें : इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी और अंग्रेज़ी दोनों में छपे हुए हैं । परीक्षार्थी को कुल
- Languages Hindi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2024 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Civil Engineering Paper - II |
| Subject | Civil Engineering |
| Duration | Three Hours प्रश्न-पत्र सम्बन्धी विशेष अनुदेश कृपया प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने से पूर्व निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक अनुदेश को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें : इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी और अंग्रेज़ी दोनों में छपे हुए हैं । परीक्षार्थी को कुल |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the Civil Engineering Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2024. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is allotted a duration of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with questions printed in both Hindi and English. Candidates are required to attempt a total of five questions, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one question from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the Civil Engineering specialization in the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.
Major Topics Covered
- Civil Engineering
- Clay Bricks
- Masonry Walls
- Timber Preservatives
- Optics
- Physics
- Braking Distance
- Vehicle Dynamics
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) Examination 2024 Paper I
- UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 Civil Engineering Paper II
- UPSC Engineering Services Examination Civil Engineering Paper I
- UPSC Engineering Services Examination Civil Engineering Paper II
- UPSC Civil Engineering Paper II 2024 Answer Key
- Civil Services Mains 2024 Civil Engineering Solutions
- UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
- UPSC Civil Engineering Syllabus
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 ।
- प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
- जहाँ आवश्यक हो, आरेखों व चित्राकृतियों को, प्रश्न का उत्तर देने के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही बनाइए ।
- प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
- यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
- प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) पुस्तिका 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.
- Questions no. 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.
- Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
- Diagrams/Figures, wherever required, shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself.
- 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off. \overline{\mathcal{L}}
Questions (page 2)
Q1.
(a) Describe various defects in clay bricks giving sources/causes of defects.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.
What is the paper name?
The paper name is Civil Engineering Paper - II.
What is the conducting body?
The conducting body is UPSC.
What is the year of the examination?
The year of the examination is 2024.
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.