What is the requirement for attempting the remaining questions?

Out of the remaining questions, any three are to be attempted, choosing at least one question from each section.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Mechanical Engineering.

What is the exam stage for this paper?

This is the Main examination stage.

Where can I find the official question paper?

Official question papers are typically released by UPSC on their website or through authorized channels.

Engineering Services Mechanical Engineering Paper I 2024 Question Paper PDF

Name: Engineering Services Mechanical Engineering Paper I 2024 Question Paper PDF
Creator: UPSC
Keywords: Engineering Services Main Examination 2024, Mechanical Engineering Paper I, UPSC ESE 2024 Question Paper, ESE Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Paper 1 PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2024

Year 2024
Conducted By UPSC
Questions 5
Maximum Marks 300
Duration Three Hours
Languages English

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2024
Year	2024
Conducting Body	UPSC
Paper	Mechanical Engineering Paper - I
Subject	Mechanical Engineering
Duration	Three Hours
Maximum Marks	300
Number of Questions	5
Question Type	Mixed

This is the Mechanical Engineering Paper I for the Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2024, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to attempt five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and from the remaining, three must be attempted with at least one from each section. Marks for each question/part are indicated. Answers must be written in English only. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for engineering roles in government services.

Major Topics Covered

Rheology of fluids
Euler's equations of motion
Navier-Stokes equations
Prandtl's mixing length
Turbulent shearing stress
Thermodynamics
Filmwise condensation
Dropwise condensation
Roots blower supercharger
Boundary layer theory
Displacement thickness
Momentum thickness
Energy thickness

Why This Paper is Important

Useful for Engineering 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

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Instructions

There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO sections.
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.
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 have 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.
Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Q2. The velocity distribution in the boundary layer over a high (i) spillway face was found to have the following form: $\frac{u}{U_{\infty}} = \eta^{0.22}$ , where $\eta = y / \delta$ The free stream velocity U_∞ at a certain section was observed to be 20 m/s and boundary layer thickness of 5 cm was estimated from the velocity distribution measured at the section. The discharge passing over the spillway was $5 \text{ m}^3\text{/s}$ per metre length of spillway. Determine. (I) Displacement thickness, (II) Momentum thickness. (III) Energy thickness, and (IV) Loss of energy up to the section under consideration. 14 SGSE-O-MCH $\overline{\mathbf{c}}$

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2024.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Mechanical Engineering Paper - I.

Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?

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

What is the total number of questions in the paper?

There are 8 questions divided into two sections.

How many questions must a candidate attempt?

A candidate has to attempt 5 questions in all.

Are there any compulsory questions?

Yes, Questions No. 1 and 5 are compulsory.

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