Engineering Services Main 2024 Mechanical Engineering Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 300
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Engineering Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Mechanical Engineering Paper - II
Subject Mechanical Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 300
Question Type Mixed

This document contains the question paper for the Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2024, specifically for Mechanical Engineering Paper II, conducted by UPSC. The paper is divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to attempt five questions in total, with questions 1 and 5 being compulsory. At least one question must be attempted from each section. The paper is designed to assess the in-depth knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles. Answers must be written in English only. This paper is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the ESE Main examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Structural Analysis
  • Mechanisms
  • Kinematics

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Engineering Services (Main) 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 (Main) Examination, 2024 - Mechanical Engineering Paper - I
  • Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2023 - Mechanical Engineering Paper - II
  • GATE Mechanical Engineering 2024 Question Paper
  • ESE 2024 Mechanical Engineering Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC ESE Main 2024 Mechanical Engineering Solutions
  • ESE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
  • UPSC ESE Main Syllabus 2024
  • ESE Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO Sections.
  • 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.
  • 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 have 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) Find the support reaction at the fixed end A of the loaded beam : 12 1.2 \text m 40 N/m 0.5 m 50 N 30 N 0.5 m L 0.6 m L 1m

(b) The straight bar AD of uniform cross- section i
s attached to the rigid end supports. Find the force acting on any cross- section i
n the regions AB, BC and CD: There \overline{\phantom0} -54 kN 18 kN - 0.6 m 0.9m 0.9m

(i) Determine the degrees of freedom of the following planar linkages/

(c) kinematic chains : (2) (1) (4) (3) £ £ (6) (5) رم \overline{\mathbfc} SGSE-T-MCH/70

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2024.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Mechanical Engineering Paper - II.

Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?

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

What is the total number of questions in the paper?

There are EIGHT questions divided into TWO Sections.

How many questions must a candidate attempt?

A candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.

Are there any compulsory questions?

Yes, Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory.

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