UPSC Civil Services Mechanical Engineering Paper II 2018 Question Paper 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 Mechanical Engineering Paper - II
Subject Mechanical Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Mechanical Engineering Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2018. The paper carried a maximum of 250 marks and was to be completed within three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. This paper is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the Mechanical Engineering optional subject in the UPSC Civil Services examination, providing insights into the types of questions asked and the depth of knowledge expected.

Major Topics Covered

  • Heat Conduction
  • Lighting Needs
  • Heat Pumps
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat Transfer

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 Mechanical Engineering Paper I 2018
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Mechanical Engineering Paper II
  • UPSC Engineering Services Examination Mechanical Engineering Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Mechanical Engineering Paper II 2018 Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
  • Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics Syllabus
  • Mechanical Engineering Heat Transfer Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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 question itself.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have 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)

Section A

Q1.

(a) एक कक्षा की प्रदीपन आवश्यकताओं की पूर्ति 30 प्रतिदीप्ति लैंपों से की जाती है, जिनमें से प्रत्येक की बिजली की खपत 80 W है। कक्षा में बनियाँ प्रति दिन 12 घंटे और साल में 250 दिन जली रहती है। बिजली के प्रति kWh के ₹ 7 की लागत के आधार पर इस कक्षा के प्रदीपन की वार्षिक बिजली लागत का निर्धारण कीजिए। The lighting needs of a classroom are met by 30 fluorescent lamps, each consuming 80 W of electricity. The lights in the classroom are kept on for 12 hours a day and 250 days during a year. For a unit electricity cost of ₹7 per kWh, determine the annual energy cost of lighting for this classroom.

(b) एक समतल दीवार, 0.2 m मोटी और k = 1.2 \text{ W/m-K}, के सतह का क्षेत्रफल 15 m ^2 है। दीवार की बाई (b) और दाईं तरफ क्रमशः 120 °C और 50 °C का तापमान बनाए रखा जाता है। ऊष्मा चालन के आधारिक अवकल समीकरण का उपयोग करते हुए दीवार में तापमान परिवर्तन और बाईं तरफ से 0·13 m की दूरी पर तापमान का परिकलन कीजिए। साथ ही दीवार में से स्थायी दशा की अवस्था में चालन की दर भी ज्ञात कीजिए। A plane wall of thickness 0.2 m and k = 1.2 W/m-K has a surface area of 15 m2. The left and right sides of the wall are maintained at 120 °C and 50 °C respectively. Using the basic differential equation for heat conduction, determine the variation of temperature within the wall and the temperature at 0.13 m from the left. Also find the rate of conduction through the wall under steady-state conditions.

(c) सर्दी में एक घर को गरम करने के लिए एक ऊष्मा पम्प का उपयोग किया जाना है, जैसा कि चित्र 1 में दर्शाया गया है। पूरे समय घर को 21 °C पर रखा जाना है। जब बाहर का तापमान -5 °C तक घट जाता है, तब घर में से ऊष्मा के क्षय की अनुमानित दर 135000 kJ/hr है। ऊष्मा पम्प को चलाने हेतु आवश्यक अधिकतम शक्ति का निर्धारण कीजिए : 135000 kJ/hr उष्मा क्षय पर TH - 21'C W_{\text{net,in}} = 7 Qı शीतल बाहरी बायु चित्र 1 GACQOMARCIB 2Here is the original image: A heat pump is to be used to heat a house in the winter, as shown in Fig. 1. The house is to be maintained at 21 °C at all times. When the outside temperature drops to -5 °C, the rate of heat loss from the house is estimated to be 135000 kJ/hr. Determine the maximum power input required to run the heat pump: 135000 kJ/hr heat loss at TH - 21°C W_{\text{net,in}} = 7 Qı cold outside air Fig. 1

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Mechanical Engineering Paper - II.

What is the year of this examination paper?

The year is 2018.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

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

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Mechanical Engineering Paper - II is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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