UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Physics Paper I Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Physics Paper - I
Subject Physics
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024, Physics Paper-I, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Physics. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be chosen from each section. The exam is conducted over three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for top positions in the Indian administrative services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Physics
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Thermodynamics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Solid State Physics
  • Nuclear Physics

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 2024 Physics Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Physics Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Physics Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Mains Physics Optional Answer Key 2024
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Physics Optional Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हुए हैं।
  • परीक्षार्थी को कुल पाँच प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने हैं।
  • प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य हैं तथा बाकी प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक खण्ड से कम-से-कम एक प्रश्न चुनकर तीन प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिये।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिये गये हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है, और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू० सी० ए०) 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।
  • यदि आवश्यक हो, तो उपयुक्त आँकडों का चयन कीजिये तथा उनको निर्दिष्ट कीजिये।
  • जब तक उल्लिखित न हो, संकेत तथा शब्दावली प्रचलित मानक अर्थों में प्रयुक्त हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जायेगी।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जायेगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिये।

  • 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.
  • Assume suitable data, if considered necessary, and indicate the same clearly.
  • Unless and otherwise indicated, 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)

Q1. भौतिक नियतांक : Physical Constants :

(a) प्रकाश का वेग

(b) बोल्ट्ज़मान नियतांक.

(c) प्लांक नियतांक

(d) मुक्त आकाश की विद्युत्शीलता (परावैद्युतांक)

(e) मुक्त आकाश की पारगम्यता

(f) इलेक्ट्रॉन का आवेश

(g) इलेक्ट्रॉन का विराम द्रव्यमान

(h) सार्वत्रिक गैस नियतांक

(i) सार्वत्रिक गुरुत्वाकर्षण नियतांक

(a) Velocity of light

(b) Boltzmann constant

(c) Planck constant

(d) Permittivity of free space

(e) Permeability of free space

(f) Charge of the electron

(g) Rest mass of the electron

(h) Universal gas constant

(i) Universal gravitational constant

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Physics Paper-I.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

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 Physics Paper-I is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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