UPSC Engineering Service 2019 Civil Engineering Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2019

  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 150
  • Maximum Marks 300
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Engineering Service (Preliminary) Examination
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Civil Engineering
Subject Civil 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 Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2019, for the Civil Engineering paper. The exam, conducted by UPSC, tests candidates' knowledge in Civil Engineering through objective-type questions. With a duration of three hours and a maximum of 300 marks, this paper is a vital resource for aspirants preparing for the ESE exam. Analyzing this paper helps understand the exam pattern, question types, and important topics, aiding in effective preparation.

Major Topics Covered

  • Broken-brick aggregate
  • Concrete
  • Air-entraining admixtures
  • Fly ash
  • Pozzolanas
  • Cement
  • Alkali-silica reaction
  • Hydration
  • Tri-calcium Aluminate
  • Tetra-calcium Aluminoferrite
  • Tri-calcium Silicate
  • Di-calcium Silicate
  • Creep strain
  • Civil Engineering

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Engineering Service (Preliminary) Examin 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 ESE 2020 Civil Engineering Question Paper
  • UPSC ESE 2018 Civil Engineering Question Paper
  • SSC JE 2019 Civil Engineering Question Paper
  • UPSC ESE 2019 Civil Engineering Answer Key
  • UPSC ESE Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • UPSC ESE Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Engineering Service Examination (Main)
  • SSC Junior Engineer Exam

Instructions

  • 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.
  • in the Answer Sheet. All items carry equal marks.
  • 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.
  • THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE.
  • There are four alternatives for the answer to every question.
  • For each question for which a wrong answer (i) has been given by the candidate, one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
  • If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given (ii) answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
  • If a question is left blank, i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that (iii) question.
  • DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO (1 - A)

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Which of the following statements are wholly correct regarding broken-brick aggregate useable in concretes?

  • (1) Broken-brick aggregate is obtained by crushing waste bricks; and it has a density varying between 1000\,kg/m3 – 1200\,kg/m3.
  • (2) Such aggregate is usable in concrete for foundation in light buildings, floorings and walkways.
  • (3) Such aggregate may also be used in light-weight reinforced concrete floors.
  • (a) 1 and 2 only
  • (b) 2 and 3 only
  • (c) 1 and 3 only
  • (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q2. In handling air-entraining admixtures the beneficial amount of entrained air depends upon certain factors like

  • (1) Type and quantity of air-entraining agent
  • (2) Water-cement ratio of the mix
  • (3) Strength of aggregates
  • (4) Extent of compaction of concrete
  • (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
  • (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
  • (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
  • (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. Which one of the following statements is not correct with respect to fly ash?

  • (a) As part replacement of cement in the range of 15% - 30%, fly ash reduces the strength in the initial period, but once the Pozzolanic process sets in, higher strength can be obtained.
  • (b) Fly ash as a part replacement of sand has a beneficial effect on strength even at early age.
  • (c) Fly ash as a part replacement of sand is economical.
  • (d) A simultaneous replacement of cement and fine aggregates enables the strength at a specified age to be equalled depending upon the water content.

Q4. Which one of the following statements is not correct with respect to the properties of cement?

  • (a) Highly reactive Pozzolanas enhance the early age strength of the composite cement.
  • (b) Pozzolanic activity refines pore structure which decreases electrolytic resistance of concrete.
  • (c) The expansion due to alkali-silica reaction can be controlled by replacement of as high as 60% of OPC with high-calcium Pozzolana.
  • (d) Such high amounts of replacement cements result in higher accelerated carbonation depths compared to pure use of OPC only.

Q5. Hydration of which compound is responsible for increase in strength of cement in later age?

  • (a) Tri-calcium Aluminate (C3A)
  • (b) Tetra-calcium Aluminoferrite (C4AF)
  • (c) Tri-calcium Silicate (C3S)
  • (d) Di-calcium Silicate (C2S)

Q6. The creep strain of cement attains its terminal value by

  • (a) 1 year
  • (b) 2 years
  • (c) 5 years
  • (d) 6 months

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Engineering Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2019.

Which board conducts the Engineering Service Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Engineering Service Examination.

What is the subject of this question paper?

This question paper is for Civil Engineering.

What is the maximum marks for the Civil Engineering paper?

The maximum marks for the Civil Engineering paper are 300.

What is the time allowed for the examination?

The time allowed for the examination is Three Hours.

What type of questions are included in this paper?

This paper includes objective-type questions.

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