IES ISS 2022 Statistics Paper IV Question Paper PDF | UPSC

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  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

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Examination Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Statistics Paper IV
Subject Statistics
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Question Type Mixed

This is the official question paper for Statistics Paper IV of the Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination conducted by UPSC in 2022. The paper is designed to test candidates' knowledge in Statistics, with a maximum of 200 marks and a time limit of three hours. It contains fourteen questions divided into seven sections, requiring candidates to choose two sections to attempt. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the IES ISS examination, offering insights into the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. Practicing with this paper can significantly enhance preparation for the Statistics subject.

Major Topics Covered

  • Operations Research
  • Reliability
  • Project Management
  • Assignment Problem
  • Linear Programming
  • Probability Density Function
  • Reliability Function
  • Hazard Function

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Indian Economic Service - Indian Statist 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

  • IES ISS 2021 Statistics Paper IV
  • IES ISS 2022 Statistics Paper I
  • IES ISS 2022 Statistics Paper II
  • IES ISS 2022 Statistics Paper III
  • UPSC Statistics Optional Papers
  • IES ISS 2022 Statistics Paper IV Answer Key
  • UPSC Statistics Paper IV Solutions 2022
  • IES ISS Statistics Syllabus

Instructions

  • There are FOURTEEN questions divided under SEVEN Sections.
  • Candidate has to choose any TWO Sections and attempt the questions therein.
  • 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.
  • F-table and Graph paper can be found at the end of both sections in the booklet.
  • 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)

Q1. SECTION 'A' (Operations Research and Reliability) Given the following information related to a project, draw the arrow diagram and

  • (a) (a
  • (b) find the critical path and total duration of the project : Activity Duration (i-j
  • (c) (in days
  • (d) 0 - 1 \overline2 8 1 - 2 1 - 3 10 2 - 4

Q6. 2 - 5 3 3 - 4 3 3 - 6 \overline7 4 - 7 5 \overlinec 5 - 7 6 - 7 8 10 What do you mean by an assignment problem?

  • (a) How do you interpret it as a
  • (b) linear programming problem (LPP)? If the completion times (in hours) of different jobs by different workers are as given in the following table, determine the optimal assignment schedule of jobs to the workers: Jobs \boldsymbolB \cal C \boldsymbolA \boldsymbolD E \boldsymbolF 16 47 14 \mathbf0 27 26 \boldsymbolI \mathbf 0 \overline7 27 43 28 I\!I 59 5 33 Workers III 12 24 5 \bf0 I\hspace-.1emV 11 13 15 6 8 \mathbf0 14 \overline7 \mathbf3 13 \mathbf0 \overline4 V 10 10 30 VI 52 \mathbf0 21 10 The failure law of a component has the following probability density function :

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2022.

Who conducts the IES ISS Examination?

The Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the paper name and subject?

The paper name is Statistics Paper IV, and the subject is Statistics.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Statistics Paper IV is 200.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.

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