How many questions are there in this paper?

There are 150 questions in this paper.

What type of questions are included in this paper?

This paper includes objective type questions.

Is there any penalty for wrong answers?

Yes, there is a penalty for wrong answers. One-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for each wrong answer.

What happens if a question is left blank?

If a question is left blank, there will be no penalty for that question.

What is the purpose of this question paper for aspirants?

This question paper helps aspirants understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics for the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering section of the ESE.

Engineering Services 2017 Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Question Paper PDF

Name: Engineering Services 2017 Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Question Paper PDF
Creator: UPSC
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Central Government Jobs Engineer 2017

Year 2017
Conducted By UPSC
Questions 150
Maximum Marks 300
Duration Three Hours

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	ENGINEERING SERVICES EXAMINATION
Year	2017
Conducting Body	UPSC
Paper	ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Subject	Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Duration	Three Hours
Maximum Marks	300
Number of Questions	150
Question Type	Objective (MCQ)

This is the official question paper for the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering paper of the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) held in 2017. The exam, conducted by UPSC, comprised 150 objective questions to be answered in three hours, with a maximum of 300 marks. This paper is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the ESE, offering insights into the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics covered in the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering discipline. Studying previous year papers like this one is vital for effective preparation and understanding the examination's scope.

Major Topics Covered

Linear Circuits
Photoconduction
FET
JFET
MOSFET
Trans-conductance
Drain Current

Why This Paper is Important

Useful for ENGINEERING SERVICES 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

ESE 2016 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
ESE 2018 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
ESE 2017 Electrical Engineering
ESE 2017 Mechanical Engineering
ESE 2017 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Answer Key
ESE Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Syllabus
ESE Exam Pattern
GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering

Instructions

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT 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 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).
You 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 your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided. See directions in the Answer Sheet.
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.
Penalty for wrong answers : THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Consider the following statements :
The output of a linear circuit, driven with a sine wave at a frequency f, is itself a sine wave

(1) at the same frequency
(2) with changed amplitude
(3) with chances of changed amplitude and phase
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 only

Q2. Consider the following statements :
The main contribution to photoconduction is by

(1) the generation of electron and hole pair by a photon
(2) a donor electron jumping into the conduction band because of a photon's energy
(3) a valence electron jumping into an acceptor state because of a photon's energy
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Thermal runaway is not possible in FET because as the temperature of the FET increases

(a) mobility decreases
(b) trans-conductance increases
(c) drain current increases
(d) trans-conductance decreases

Q4. For JFET, the drain current I_D is

(a) I_DSS1-(V_GS)/(V_p))^1/2
(b) I_DSS1-(V_GS)/(V_p))
(c) I_DSS1-(V_GS)/(V_p))^(3/2)
(d) I_DSS1-(V_GS)/(V_p))²

Q5. For n-channel depletion MOSFET, the highest trans-conductance gain for small signal is at

(a) V_{GS} = 0 V
(b) V_{GS} = V_p
(c) V_{GS} = |V_p|
(d) V_{GS} = -V_p

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Frequently asked questions

What is the full name of the exam?

The full name of the exam is the Engineering Services Examination (ESE).

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2017.

Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?

The Engineering Services Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is for Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 300.

What is the time duration allowed for the exam?

The time allowed for the exam is three hours.

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