How many questions are there in this paper?

This Test Booklet contains 150 items (questions).

What type of questions are asked in this paper?

The questions in this paper are objective-type, with each item comprising four responses.

Is there any penalty for wrong answers?

Yes, there is a penalty for wrong answers. One-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for each wrong answer.

What happens if a question is left blank?

If a question is left blank, there will be no penalty for that question.

Can I download the Electrical Engineering question paper?

Yes, you can typically download the official question paper for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination.

What is the Test Booklet Series Code mentioned?

The Test Booklet Series Code mentioned is KJL-S-ETE.

UPSC Engineering Services 2020 Electrical Engineering Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2020

Year 2020
Conducted By UPSC
Questions 150
Maximum Marks 300
Duration Three Hours
Languages English

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination
Year	2020
Conducting Body	UPSC
Paper	Electrical Engineering
Subject	Electrical Engineering
Duration	Three Hours
Maximum Marks	300
Number of Questions	150
Question Type	Objective (MCQ)

This is the official question paper for the UPSC Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2020, specifically for the Electrical Engineering paper. The exam, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), tests candidates' knowledge in Electrical Engineering for recruitment into engineering services. This paper consists of objective-type questions, allowing candidates to assess their preparation level and familiarize themselves with the exam pattern. It is a crucial resource for aspirants aiming to crack the ESE exam, providing insights into the types of questions asked and the difficulty level. The paper allows three hours to complete and is marked out of 300. This previous year Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination question paper (2020) is useful for Engineer aspirants preparing for Central government recruitment. The paper was conducted by UPSC and reflects the official exam pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level seen in recent cycles. Use it for timed practice, topic-wise revision and understanding how questions are framed in the real examination. Download the free PDF on QuizCurrent to read instructions, attempt MCQs and compare your answers with the study notes provided on this page. Key syllabus areas include Electrical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, Differential Equations, Matrices, Analytic Functions. Useful for Engineering Services Examination preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.

Major Topics Covered

Electrical Engineering
Engineering Mathematics
Differential Equations
Matrices
Analytic Functions

Why This Paper is Important

Useful for Engineering Services 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

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Instructions

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC.
IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET.
Please note that it is the candidate's responsibility to encode and fill in the Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code A, B, C or D carefully and without any omission or discrepancy at the appropriate places in the OMR Answer Sheet.
Any omission/discrepancy will render the Answer Sheet liable for rejection.
You have to enter your Roll Number on the
Test Booklet in the Box provided alongside.
DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
This Test Booklet contains 150 items (questions).
Each item comprises four responses (answers).
will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet.
In case, you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best.
In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
Before you proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test Booklet,
you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination has concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet.
You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet.
Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
Penalty for wrong answers: THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. If λ is eigenvalues of A, and A is idempotent matrix, then

(a) λ ≠ 0
(b) λ ≠ 1
(c) Either λ = 0 or λ = 1
(d) λ ≠ 0 and λ = 1

Q2. The eigenvalues of the matrix \beginbmatrix 5 & 4 \\ 1 & 2 \endbmatrix are

(a) 5 and 2
(b) 1 and 4
(c) 1 and 6
(d) 7 and 5

Q3. Using Runge's formula of order 2, when (dy)/(dx) = 3x + y² and y = 1.2 when x = 1.1, taking h = 0.1. The value of y will be nearly

(a) 1.3
(b) 1.5
(c) 1.7
(d) 1.9

Q4. The expression (\Delta²)/(E)) e^x \cdot (E e^x)/(\Delta² e^x) (the interval of differencing being h) is

(c) e^x
(d) 2e^x

Q5. The solution of differential equation (x^2y - 2xy²) dx - (x³ - 3x^2y) dy = 0, is

(a) (x)/(y) - 2 log x + 3 log y = c
(b) (y)/(x) - 2 log y + 3 log x = c
(c) (x)/(y) + 2 log x - 3 log y = c
(d) (y)/(x) + 2 log y - 3 log x = c

Q6. If u = x log xy, where x³ + y³ + 3xy = 1, then (du)/(dx) is

(a) 1 - log xy + (x(x² + y))/(y(y² + x))
(b) 1 - log xy - (y(x² + y))/(x(y² + x))
(c) 1 + log xy - (x(x² + y))/(y(y² + x))
(d) 1 + log xy + (x(x² + y))/(y(y² + x))

Q7. The solution of differential equation (\partial³ z)/(\partial x³) - 3 (\partial³ z)/(\partial x² \partial y) + 4 (\partial³ z)/(\partial y³) = e^{x + 2y} is

(a) z = f₁(y-x) + f₂(y + 2x) + xf₃(y + 2x) + (e^x-2y)/(27)
(b) z = f₁(y-x) + f₂(y + 2x) + xf₃(y + 2x) + (e^x+2y)/(23)
(c) z = f₁(y + x) + f₂(y + 2x) + xf₃(y + 2x) + (e^x+2y)/(27)
(d) z = f₁(y-x) + f₂(y-2x) + xf₃(y + 2x) + (e^x+2y)/(23)

Q8. If the imaginary part v = e^x (x sin y + y cos y) is part of analytic function f(z) = u + iv, then f(z) is

(a) (1+z)e^z + c
(b) ze^z + c
(d) (1-z)e^z + c

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Frequently asked questions

What is the full name of the exam?

The full name of the exam is the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2020.

Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?

The Engineering Services Examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject of this question paper?

This question paper is for the subject of Electrical Engineering.

What is the duration of the examination?

The time allowed for the examination is Three Hours.

What are the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 300.

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