Q1. A solid cylinder of length H, diameter D and of relative density S floats in neutral equilibrium in water with its axis vertical. What is the ratio of H to D if S = 0.6 ?
- (a) 0.86
- (b) 0.72
- (c) 0.52
- (d) 0.46
Engineering Services Exam 2016 Civil Engineering Paper II PDF
- Year 2016
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 120
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Two Hours
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Engineering Services Examination |
| Year | 2016 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Civil Engineering Paper II |
| Subject | Civil Engineering |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This is the official question paper for the Civil Engineering Paper II of the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2016, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The exam tests candidates' knowledge in Civil Engineering and is a crucial step for recruitment into various engineering services under the Government of India. This paper, with a duration of two hours and a maximum of 200 marks, contains 120 objective-type questions. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics, aiding their preparation for future ESE exams. This previous year Engineering Services Examination question paper (2016) 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 Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Surveying, Engineering Mathematics. Useful for Engineering Services Examination preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.
Major Topics Covered
- Fluid Mechanics
- Strength of Materials
- Structural Analysis
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Surveying
- Engineering Mathematics
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
- Engineering Services Examination 2015 Civil Engineering Paper II
- Engineering Services Examination 2017 Civil Engineering Paper II
- Engineering Services Examination 2016 Civil Engineering Paper I
- ESE 2016 Civil Engineering Paper II Answer Key
- ESE Civil Engineering Syllabus
- ESE Paper II Syllabus
- ESE Exam Pattern
- ESE Civil Engineering Exam Pattern
Instructions
- CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC.
- PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENCODE AND FILL IN THE ROLL NUMBER AND TEST BOOKLET SERIES CODE 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 120 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.
- 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.
- THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE.
- There are four alternatives for the answer to every question.
- For each question for which \left( 1\right) a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
- If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as wrong answer even if one (ii) of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
- (iii) If a question is left blank i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
- DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO
Questions (page 2)
Q2. In a two-dimensional flow, with its stream function \psi = 2xy, the velocity at a point (3, 4) is
- (a) 12.0 units
- (b) 10.0 units
- (c) 8.0 units
- (d) 6.0 units
Q3. An open rectangular tank of dimensions 4 m × 3 m × 2 m contains water to a height of 1.6 m. It is then accelerated along the longer side. What is the maximum acceleration possible without spilling the water? If this acceleration is then increased by 10%, what amount of water will be spilt off?
- (a) 1.472 m/s^2 and 0.48 m3
- (b) 1.962 m/s^2 and 0.48 m3
- (c) 1.472 m/s^2 and 0.52 m3
- (d) 1.962 m/s^2 and 0.52 m3
Q4. In a laminar flow between two fixed plates held parallel to each other at a distance d, the shear stress is :
- (1) Maximum at plane (d)/(2) away from each plate and zero at the plate boundaries.
- (2) Zero throughout the passage.
- (3) Maximum at the plate boundaries and zero at a plane (d)/(2) away from each plate.
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 2 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q5. While conducting the flow measurement using a triangular notch, an error of + 2% in head over the notch is observed. The percentage error in the computed discharge would be
- (a) + 7%
- (b) -3%
- (c) +5%
- (d) -4%
Q6. An orifice is located in the side of a tank with its centre 10 cm above the base of the tank. The constant water level is 1.0 m above the centre of orifice. The coefficient of velocity is 0.98. On the issuing jet, the horizontal distance from the vena-contracta to where the jet is 10 cm below vena-contracta is
- (a) 1.62 m
- (b) 1.00 m
- (c) 0.62 m
- (d) 0.32 m
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The exam is the Engineering Services Examination (ESE).
Which year is this question paper for?
This question paper is for the year 2016.
Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?
The examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
What is the subject of this paper?
This paper is for Civil Engineering, specifically Paper II.
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The time allowed for this paper is Two Hours.
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The maximum marks for this paper are 200.