Electrical Engineering Paper I UPSC 2017 Thevenin Signals Transmission Line
- Year 2017
- Conducted By Union Public Service Commission
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Hindi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Electrical Engineering (PAPER-I) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Paper | Electrical Engineering Paper I |
| Subject | Electrical Engineering |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This JSON aggregates UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Electrical Engineering Paper I, focusing on Section A topics: Thevenin theorem with circuit current calculations, time-domain signal manipulation (x(t), u(t), δ(t)), and transmission line properties (attenuation α and phase β) in a bilingual question set. It mirrors page 1 instructions and page 2 Section A problems, repaired for clarity and SEO-ready structure. This previous year UPSC Civil Services Main Exam question paper (2017) 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 Thevenin's theorem, Superposition theorem, Circuit analysis, 5-ohm resistor, Thevenin equivalent, Fig. 1(a) circuit, Fig. 1(b) signal, Time-domain signals. Useful for Electrical Engineering (PAPER-I) preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.
Major Topics Covered
- Thevenin's theorem
- Superposition theorem
- Circuit analysis
- 5-ohm resistor
- Thevenin equivalent
- Fig. 1(a) circuit
- Fig. 1(b) signal
- Time-domain signals
- Unit step function u(t)
- Dirac delta δ(t)
- x(t)
- Distortionless transmission line
- Attenuation constant α
- Phase constant β
- Frequency dependence
- UPSC
- Civil Services Main
- Electrical Engineering
- Paper I
- 2017
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Electrical Engineering (PAPER-I) 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
- 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 दीजिए।
- 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 अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
- प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
- यदि आवश्यक हो, तो उपयुक्त आँकड़ों का चयन कीजिए तथा उनको स्पष्टतया निर्दिष्ट कीजिए।
- 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 दीजिए।
- 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.
- Assume suitable data, if considered necessary and indicate the same clearly.
- 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)
Q2. 1. (b) A continuous time signal x(t) is shown in Fig. 1(b). Sketch and label each of the following signals:
(i) x(t) u(2-t)
(ii) x(t) δ(t - 7/2)
Q3. 1.
(c) Show that for a distortionless transmission line, the attenuation constant α does not depend on frequency, whereas the phase constant β depends linearly on it.
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