Q1. Centroid of a body coincides with its centre of mass or its centre of gravity only if the material composing the body is
- (a) uniform or homogeneous
- (b) in equilibrium
- (c) in static equilibrium
- (d) translating with constant velocity
UPSC Engineering Services Exam 2022 Mechanical Engineering Paper II PDF
- Year 2022
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 150
- Maximum Marks 300
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | ENGINEERING SERVICES (P) EXAM |
| Year | 2022 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Paper II (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) |
| Subject | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Number of Questions | 150 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This document contains the official question paper for the UPSC Engineering Services Preliminary Examination 2022, Paper II, focusing on Mechanical Engineering. The exam, conducted by UPSC, allows three hours to answer 150 objective questions for a maximum of 300 marks. This paper is a vital resource for aspirants preparing for the IES exam, offering insights into the exam pattern, difficulty level, and key topics covered in Mechanical Engineering. Analyzing previous year papers like this one is crucial for effective preparation and understanding the examination's scope. This previous year ENGINEERING SERVICES (P) EXAM-2022 question paper (2022) 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 Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Machine Design, Manufacturing Engineering. Useful for ENGINEERING SERVICES (P) EXAM preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.
Major Topics Covered
- Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Strength of Materials
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer
- Thermodynamics
- Machine Design
- Manufacturing Engineering
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for ENGINEERING SERVICES (P) EXAM 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
- UPSC Engineering Services Exam 2022 Paper I
- UPSC Engineering Services Exam 2021 Paper II
- UPSC Engineering Services Exam 2022 Mechanical Engineering Answer Key
- UPSC Engineering Services Exam 2022 Mechanical Engineering Paper II Answer Key
- UPSC Engineering Services Exam Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
- UPSC IES Paper II Syllabus
- UPSC Engineering Services Exam Pattern
- UPSC IES Exam Pattern
Instructions
- 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 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
- 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.
- 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.
- There are four alternatives for the answer to every question.
- For each question for which (i) a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third (0-33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
- (ii) If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
- If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty (iii) for that question.
- DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
Questions (page 2)
Q2. A cast-iron pipe of 750 mm diameter is used to carry water under a head of 60 m. What is the approximate thickness of the pipe if permissible stress is to be 20 MPa ? (Take specific weight of water as 9.81\,kN/m3)
- (a) 22 mm
- (b) 14 mm
- (c) 11 mm
- (d) 7 mm
Q3. A 120 mm wide and 10 mm thick steel plate is bent into a circular arc of 8 m radius. What is the bending moment which will produce the maximum stress ? (Take Young's modulus as 200 GPa)
- (a) 250 Nm
- (b) 212 Nm
- (c) 200 Nm
- (d) 172 Nm
Q4. A simply supported beam of 8 m length carries three-point loads of 8 kN, 4 kN and 10 kN at 2 m, 5 m and 6 m respectively from the left end. What are the left and right support reactions respectively ?
- (a) 12 kN and 10 kN
- (b) 9 kN and 11 kN
- (c) 11 kN and 9 kN
- (d) 10 kN and 12 kN
Q5. Which one of the following is NOT used as support for beams ?
- (a) Roller support
- (b) Hinged support
- (c) Fixed support
- (d) Independent support
Q6. The initial frictional resistance of an unloaded pulley block is 2.6 kN. The friction increases at the rate of 1.4 kN per 100 kN load lifted by the block. The velocity ratio is 18. The efficiency of the block at the load of 1200 kN is approximately
- (a) 64%
- (b) 77%
- (c) 85%
- (d) 87%
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Frequently asked questions
What is the full name of the exam?
The full name of the exam is ENGINEERING SERVICES (P) EXAM.
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2022.
Who conducts the Engineering Services Exam?
The Engineering Services Exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the subject of Paper II?
Paper II of this exam is for Mechanical Engineering.
What is the duration of the exam?
The time allowed for the examination is Three Hours.
What are the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 300.