ESE 2016 Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Paper I Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2016

  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 7
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Engineering Services Examination
Year 2016
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Paper I (Conventional)
Subject Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 7
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Paper I (Conventional) of the Engineering Services Examination 2016, conducted by UPSC. The paper carried a maximum of 200 marks and was to be completed within three hours. It comprises seven questions, of which candidates were required to attempt five, including the compulsory Question No. 1. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the ESE exam, offering insights into the types of conventional questions asked and the depth of knowledge required in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.

Major Topics Covered

  • Zener breakdown
  • Avalanche breakdown
  • Temperature coefficient
  • Semiconductor physics
  • Electron and hole concentration
  • Circuit analysis
  • Capacitors
  • Inductors
  • Transient analysis

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

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Instructions

  • Candidates are required to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Out of the remaining SIX questions, attempt any FOUR questions.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches are to be drawn to illustrate answers, wherever required.
  • All parts and sub-parts of a question are to be attempted together in the answer book.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the answer book must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Q1.

(a) Distinguish between zener and Avalanche breakdown phenomenon. Determine the temperature co-efficient of a 5 V zener (Rated 25°C value), if the nominal voltage drops to 4.8 V. at temperature of 100°C.

(b) An n-type semiconductor Si containing 10^{16} phosphorous atoms per cm3 is doped with 10^{17} Boron atoms/cm^3. Calculate the electrons and hole concentration. Assume ni = 10^{10}/ ext{cm}^3.

(c) Consider the circuit shown below in which C = 0.5 F and L = 0.5 H. Suppose v_{\textin}(t) = 20 e-2t and all initial conditions are zero. Calculate vc(t).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Engineering Services Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2016.

Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.

What type of paper is this?

This is Paper I (Conventional).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

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