Indian Forest Service 2020 Civil Engineering Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2020
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper CIVIL ENGINEERING PAPER-II
Subject Civil Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2020, specifically Paper II for Civil Engineering. Conducted by UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Civil Engineering principles. It comprises a total of 8 questions, out of which candidates must attempt 5, with compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper is allocated a total of 200 marks and a duration of three hours. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in forest services, providing insights into the expected difficulty level and subject coverage.

Major Topics Covered

  • Polymer Concrete
  • Brick Masonry
  • Project Management (Float)
  • Traffic Engineering
  • Aerial Survey
  • Railway Engineering
  • Pavement Engineering
  • Concrete Repair Techniques

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Indian Forest Service (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

  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2020 Civil Engineering Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2019 Civil Engineering Paper II
  • Engineering Services Examination 2020 Civil Engineering Paper II
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2020 Civil Engineering Paper II Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • UPSC Main Examination Syllabus
  • Indian Forest Service Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Main Examination Pattern

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
  • Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are to be attempted selecting at least ONE question from each of the two Sections A and B.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
  • 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.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) Which properties of normal concrete will improve by adding polymers in a polymer concrete? What are the worthwhile applications of costly polymer concrete?

(b) Sketch the following brick masonry works and briefly explain their functions :
(i) Wall footing
(ii) Buttresses
(iii) Corbels
(iv) Retaining walls

(c) Differentiate between the following :
(i) Total float and Independent float of an activity
(ii) Optimistic time estimate and Pessimistic time estimate of an activity

(d) A road intersection has five legs designated as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Leg 1 is in N-S direction and others are marked clockwise. The traffic volumes in terms of PCU (Vij) per hour during peak period are given below : \beginarrayccccccccc &V12 & 37 & V31 & 466 & V41 & 182 & V51 & 45\\ &V13 & 303 & V32 & 122 & V42 & 54 & V52 & 132\\ &V14 & 64 & V34 & 47 & V43 & 18 & V53 & 62\\ &V15 & 52 & V35 & 657 & V45 & 116 & V54 & 15 \endarray Find the weaving ratio between the legs 1 and 2. What is the use of this value? Draw a sketch showing the traffic volumes between legs 1 and 2.

(e) Discuss briefly the aspects of flight planning for an aerial survey and derive an expression for the number of photographs required for a given length and width for such a survey.

Section A

Q2.

(a) Calculate the maximum permissible train load that can be pulled by a locomotive with four pairs of driving wheels with an axle load of 28.42 t each on a straight level BG track at a speed of 90 kmph. Also, calculate the reduction in speed if the train has to run on a rising gradient of 1 in 200. What would be the further reduction in speed if the train has to negotiate a 3° curve on the rising gradient? Take the coefficient of friction to be 0.2.

(b) What are the general causes of pavement failures? What are the various types of failures in flexible pavement? Explain the causes.

(c) Briefly discuss the following techniques to repair various types of cracks in concrete surface :
(i) Routing and sealing
(ii) Stitching
(iii) Grouting

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2020.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for CIVIL ENGINEERING PAPER-II.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?

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

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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