CS (MAIN) Exam 2017 Civil Engineering Paper II Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2017

  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (MAIN) Exam
Year 2017
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 official question paper for the Civil Engineering Paper II of the CS (MAIN) Exam conducted by UPSC in 2017. The paper is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, and candidates are required to answer five questions, including compulsory questions from each section. The exam duration is three hours, with a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Main Examination, offering insights into the types of questions asked in Civil Engineering.

Major Topics Covered

  • Construction Project Management
  • Critical Path Method
  • Float Analysis
  • Cement Mortar
  • Surveying
  • Remote Sensing
  • IRS Data

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (MAIN) Exam 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

  • CS (MAIN) Exam 2017 Civil Engineering Paper I
  • UPSC Engineering Services Exam Civil Engineering Papers
  • Previous Year CS (MAIN) Exam Papers
  • CS (MAIN) Exam 2017 Civil Engineering Paper II Answer Key
  • CS (MAIN) Exam Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam Syllabus
  • CS (MAIN) Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • दो खण्डों में कुल आठ 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 उल्लिखित 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 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 Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) निम्नांकित सारणी एक निर्माण-कार्य परियोजना में क्रियाओं एवं अन्य संबद्ध जानकारी को दर्शाती है :

| क्रिया | अवधि |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | 20 |
| 1-3 | 25 |
| 2-3 | 10 |
| 2-4 | 12 |
| 3-4 | 6 |
| 4-5 | 10 |

(i) परियोजना के नेटवर्क (जाल) का चित्र बनाइए।
(ii) क्रान्तिक पथ को ज्ञात कीजिए।
(iii) प्रत्येक क्रिया के लिए फ्री (मुक्त) फ्लोट, टोटल (सकल) फ्लोट एवं इन्डिपेन्डेन्ट (स्वतंत्र) फ्लोट को ज्ञात कीजिए।
The following table gives the activities in a construction project and other relevant information :

| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | 20 |
| 1-3 | 25 |
| 2-3 | 10 |
| 2-4 | 12 |
| 3-4 | 6 |
| 4-5 | 10 |

(i) Draw the network of the project.
(ii) Find the critical path.
(iii) Find free float, total float and independent float for each activity.

(b) सीमेंट मसाला से आप क्या समझते हैं? सीमेंट मसाला समानुपातन के सिद्धान्त को स्पष्ट कीजिए तथा सीमेंट मसाला के ठोसपन एवं ताकत के बीच के संबंध को भी स्पष्ट कीजिए।

What do you mean by cement mortar? Explain the theory of proportioning of cement mortar and also explain the relation between solidity and strength of cement mortar.

(c) (i) सर्वेक्षण की सुदूर संवेदन विधि को वर्णित कीजिए। आइ० आर० एस० डेटा के विभिन्न उपयोगों की सूची बनाइए।

Explain remote sensing method of surveying. List the various uses of IRS data.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (MAIN) Exam.

What year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2017.

Who conducts the CS (MAIN) Exam?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Civil Engineering, specifically Paper II.

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The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed for the exam is Three Hours.

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