UPSC Engineering Services Mechanical Engineering Paper II 2022 Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2022

  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 300
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination ENGINEERING SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Paper - II
Subject Mechanical Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 300
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the official question paper for the UPSC Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2022, specifically for Mechanical Engineering Paper II. Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), this paper is a crucial part of the selection process for engineering roles in government services. The exam is designed to test the in-depth knowledge and application skills of candidates in Mechanical Engineering. This paper allows three hours to complete and is worth a maximum of 300 marks. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, aiding their preparation for future examinations.

Major Topics Covered

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineering Services Exam
  • UPSC
  • Centroidal Coordinates
  • Shear Force Diagrams
  • Bending Moment Diagrams
  • Kinematic Chains
  • Inversions of Chains

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for ENGINEERING SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM 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 Engineering Services Mechanical Engineering Paper I 2022
  • UPSC Engineering Services Prelims 2022 Question Paper
  • UPSC IES Mechanical Engineering Previous Year Papers
  • UPSC Engineering Services Mechanical Engineering Paper II 2022 Answer Key
  • UPSC Engineering Services Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
  • UPSC Engineering Services Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Engineering Services Exam
  • SSC JE

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)

Section A

Q1.

(a) Find the centroidal coordinates of an area bounded by the following curves :
y = 4
x = 20
y2 = 4x

(b) Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams for the following beam:
1 kN-m
5 m
5 m

(c) Define kinematic chain.
Find all the inversions of the chain shown in the figure.
12 mm
10 mm
3 mm
8 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the ENGINEERING SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2022.

Which paper is this?

This is MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Paper - II.

Who conducts the Engineering Services Exam?

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

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 300.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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