UPSC Civil Services Mains 2021 Civil Engineering Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2021

  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2021
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Civil Engineering Paper II
Subject Civil Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Civil Engineering Paper II of the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2021. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is allotted a time of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with compulsory questions and a requirement to attempt at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for engineering services under the UPSC, providing a clear view of the expected difficulty level, question types (both objective and descriptive), and the depth of knowledge required in Civil Engineering subjects.

Major Topics Covered

  • Plastering
  • Formwork
  • Roofs
  • Activity on Arrow (AOA) Network
  • Activity on Node (AON) Network
  • Critical Path
  • Levelling

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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 2021 Civil Engineering Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2020 Civil Engineering Paper II
  • ESE 2021 Civil Engineering Paper I
  • ESE 2021 Civil Engineering Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2021 Civil Engineering Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • Civil Engineering Paper II Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नोत्तर लिखते समय यदि कोई पूर्वधारणा की जाए, उसको स्पष्टतया निर्दिष्ट किया जाना चाहिए।
  • जहाँ आवश्यक हो, आरेख/चित्र उत्तर के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही दर्शाएँ।
  • प्रतीकों और संकेतनों के प्रचलित अर्थ हैं, जब तक अन्यथा न कहा गया हो।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दें।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, 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.

(a) (i) प्लास्टर के पहले लेप का उद्देश्य क्या है ?
(ii) फर्माबंदी (फार्म वर्क) द्वारा अपने स्वयं के भार के अलावा और कौन से भार वहन किए जाते हैं ?
(iii) ढालू छत के, दिए गए चित्र में दर्शाए गए अंगों (1, 2, 3, 4) को नामांकित कीजिए ।

(i) What is the purpose of first coat of plastering ?
(ii) What loads are taken by the formwork apart from its self-weight?
(iii) Label the components (1, 2, 3 & 4) of pitched roof shown in the figure.

(b) दिए गए ए-ओ-ए (शर पर क्रिया) जाल को ए-ओ-एन (संधि पर क्रिया) जाल में परिवर्तित कीजिए एवं क्रान्तिक पथ इंगित कीजिए। प्रत्येक क्रिया की समयावधि चित्र में दर्शाई गई है।
Convert the given A-O-A (Activity on Arrow) to A-O-N (Activity on Node) Network and indicate the critical path. The duration of each activity is shown in the figure.

(c) उपकरण से 80 m की दूरी पर स्थित गज (स्टाफ) पर गज पाठ्यांक, बुलबुले के केंद्र में होने पर 1.455 m था । जब बुलबुले को केन्द्र से 6 भाग बाहर खिसकाया गया, तब गज पाठ्यांक 1.487 m में देखा गया । यदि एक भाग की लंबाई 2 mm है, तो समतलन नलिका की वक्रता की त्रिज्या एवं सुग्राहिता ज्ञात कीजिए ।
From an instrument at a distance of 80 m, the staff reading was 1.455 m when the bubble was at the center. When the bubble was shifted 6 divisions out of center, the staff reading was observed to be 1.487 m. If the length of one division is 2 mm, find the radius of curvature and sensitivity of the leveling tube.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2021.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Civil Engineering, specifically Paper II.

What is the maximum marks for Civil Engineering Paper II?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

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