UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 Physics Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Physics Paper - II
Subject Physics
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Physics Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2017. The paper is designed to test in-depth knowledge of Physics concepts. It allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. The paper consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a good rank in the Civil Services examination, providing valuable insights into the expected question types and difficulty level.

Major Topics Covered

  • Physics
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Thermodynamics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Solid State Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Civil 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

  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Physics Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2016 Physics Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Physics Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Physics Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination

Instructions

  • बुकलेट में निर्धारित स्थान पर मुखपृष्ठ पर करना जरूरी है ।
  • अनुमत माध्यम से भिन्न माध्यम में दिये उत्तरों पर कोई अंक नहीं दिया जायेगा ।
  • जरूरत होने पर, उचित आंकड़े मान लें, उसका उल्लेख स्पष्टतः करें।
  • यदि अन्यथा सूचित नहीं हो, सिंबल एवं नोटेशन आमतौर पर प्रयुक्त सामान्य अर्थ वहन करते हैं ।
  • कोई खाली पन्ना या अंश यदि उत्तर पुस्तिका में छोड़ा गया है, उसे स्पष्टतः अवश्य काट दें।
  • सभी प्रश्नों को क्रमान्वय में गिना जायेगा ।
  • प्रश्न आंशिक रूप में किया गया, तो भी गिना जायेगा यदि उसे नहीं काट दिया गया हो ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in Two Sections and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • 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 from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized one.
  • Assume suitable data, if considered necessary and indicate the same clearly.
  • Unless and otherwise indicated, symbols and notations carry their usual standard meaning.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the answer book must be clearly struck off.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.

Questions (page 2)

Q1.

(a) Velocity of light in vacuum (c) = 3 × 108 ms-1

(b) Mass of electron (me) = 9 \cdot 11 × 10-31 kg

(c) Charge of electron (e) = 1 \cdot 602 × 10-19 C

(d) Specific charge of electron (e)/(me)) = 1 \cdot 76 × 1011 C kg-1

(e) 1 u = 1 a.m.u. = 1 \cdot 6605 × 10-27 kg = 931.5 MeV

(f) Rest mass energy of electron (mec2) = 0.5110 MeV

(g) Permittivity in free space (\epsilon0) = 8 \cdot 8542 × 10-12 C2N-1m-2

(h) Permeability of free space (μ_0) = 4π × 10-7 N A-2

(i) Gas constant (R) = 8 \cdot 314 J mol-1 K-1

(j) Boltzmann constant (kB) = 1 \cdot 381 × 10-23 J K-1

(k) Planck constant (h) = 6 \cdot 626 × 10-34 J s

(l) (\hbar) = 1 \cdot 0546 × 10-34 J s

(m) Bohr magneton (μ_B) = 9 \cdot 274 × 10-24 J T-1

(n) Nuclear magneton (μ_N) = 5 \cdot 051 × 10-27 J T-1

(o) Fine structure constant (α) = 1/137 \cdot 03599

(p) Mass of proton (Mp) = 1 \cdot 0072766 u = 1 \cdot 6726 × 10-27 kg

(q) Mass of neutron (Mn) = 1 \cdot 0086652 u = 1 \cdot 6749 × 10-27 kg

(r) Mass of deuteron (Md) = 2 \cdot 013553 u

(s) Mass of α-particle (M\alpha) = 4 \cdot 001506 u

(t) Mass of 12C = 12 \cdot 000000 u

(u) Mass of 16O = 15 \cdot 994915 u

(v) Mass of 88Sr = 86 \cdot 99999 u

(w) Mass of 42He = 4 \cdot 002603 u

Q2. स्थिरांक जिनकी आवश्यकता हो सकती है

(a) निर्वात में प्रकाश का वेग (c) = 3 × 108 ms-1

(b) इलेक्ट्रॉन का द्रव्यमान (me) = 9 × 11 × 10-31 kg

(c) इलेक्ट्रॉन का आवेश (e) = 1 \cdot 602 × 10-19 C

(d) इलेक्ट्रॉन का विशिष्ट आवेश (e)/(me)) = 1 \cdot 76 × 1011 C kg-1

(e) 1 u = 1 a.m.u. = 1 \cdot 6605 × 10-27 kg = 931.5 MeV

(f) इलेक्ट्रॉन की विरामावस्था द्रव्यमान ऊर्जा (mec2) = 0.5110 MeV

(g) मुक्त आकाश में विद्युत्शीलता (\epsilon0) = 8 \cdot 8542 × 10-12 C2N-1m-2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is Physics Paper II.

What is the year of this examination?

The examination year is 2017.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

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

What is the maximum marks for Physics Paper II?

The maximum marks for Physics Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed for Physics Paper II?

The time allowed for Physics Paper II is Three Hours.

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