UPSC Civil Services Main 2018 Civil Engineering Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2018

  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Civil Engineering Paper - II
Subject Civil Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Civil Engineering Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2018. The paper is designed to test the in-depth knowledge of civil engineering concepts and their application. It consists of a total of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in all, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper allows for answers in both Hindi and English and carries a maximum of 250 marks with a time duration of three hours. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in civil engineering within the government sector.

Major Topics Covered

  • Artificial Stones
  • Artificial Marble Preparation
  • Building Stone Characteristics
  • Minimum Sight Distance Calculation
  • Reaction Time
  • Coefficient of Friction
  • Brake Efficiency
  • Plane Table Surveying
  • Traversing Method
  • Topographical Map Scale
  • Aerial Photography
  • Focal Length Calculation
  • Gauges (Railway)
  • Gauge Selection Factors
  • Line Yard Layout
  • Curve Design
  • Speed Restriction
  • Cant Deficiency
  • Pointing (Construction)
  • Types of Pointing

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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 Examination 2017 Civil Engineering Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 Civil Engineering Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018 Civil Engineering Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2018 Civil Engineering Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Engineering Paper II Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Engineering Paper Pattern

Instructions

  • दो खण्डों में कुल आढ प्रश्न दिए गए हैं जो हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
  • उम्मीदवार 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 दें।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए 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 (क्यू॰ सी॰ ए॰) 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।
  • प्रश्नों की शब्द सीमा, यदि उद्घिखित है, को माना जाना चाहिए।
  • प्रश्नोत्तर लिखते समय यदि कोई पूर्वधारणा की जाए, उसको स्पष्टतया निर्दिष्ट किया जाना चाहिए।
  • जहाँ आवश्यक हो, आरेख/चित्र उत्तर के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही दर्शाएँ।
  • प्रतीकों और संकेतनों के प्रचलित अर्थ हैं, जब तक अन्यथा न कहा गया हो।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दें।

  • 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.
  • Word limit in questions, if specified, should be adhered to. ¥ 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 6 question itself.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, 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 Ouestion-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) उत्तम इमारती पत्थर के अभिलक्षणों को गिनाइए।

Enumerate the characteristics of good building stone.

(b) 1 : 50000 के पैमाने पर, एक स्थलाकृतिक मानचित्र पर एक लाइन AB, 12 cm नापती है। उसी लाइन को 2.7 km की ऊँचाई से उड़ते वायुयान से लिए गए आकाशी चित्र पर 10 cm नापा गया है। भूभाग को समतल मानते हुए इस चित्र को लेने वाले कैमरे के लैंस की फोकस दूरी का अभिकलन कीजिए।

A line AB on a topographical map at 1 : 50000 scale measures 12 cm. The same line on an aerial photograph taken from an aircraft of flying height 2.7 km measures 10 cm. Assuming the terrain to be flat, compute the focal length of the camera lens used for taking this photograph.

(c) एक बड़ी लाइन यार्ड के अभिन्यास में 3 डिग्री मुख्य चक्र से 6 डिग्री वक्र विपरीत दिशा में निकलता है। अगर ब्रांचलाइन पर ट्रेन की गति 35 kmph प्रतिबंधित है, तो मुख्य लाइन पर गति प्रतिबंध का निर्धारण कीजिए। मानिए कैन्ट में अनुजेय अपूर्णता 75 mm है।

A 6 degree curve branches off from a 3 degree main curve in an opposite direction in the layout of a BG yard. If the speed of train on the branch- line is restricted to 35 kmph, determine the speed restriction on the main line. Assume permissible deficiency in cant as 75 mm.

(d) विभिन्न प्रकारों की प्रमापियों की सूची, उनकी चौड़ाई विशेषताओं सहित, बनाइए। प्रमापी के चयन को प्रभावित करने वाले कारकों की सूची बनाइए।

List different types of gauges along with their width specifications. List the factors affecting the choice of a gauge.

(e) टीपकारी के क्या-क्या लाभ हैं? टीपकारी के सामान्यतः प्रयोग में आने वाले प्रकारों पर चर्चा कीजिए।

What are the advantages of pointing? Discuss the commonly employed types of pointing.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2018.

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

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This paper is for Civil Engineering, specifically Paper II.

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The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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