Civil Engineering Paper II (Main) 2024 – Maharashtra CE

Maharashtra Government Jobs Engineer 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By Government of Maharashtra
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Engineering Paper - II
Year 2024
Conducting Body Government of Maharashtra
Paper Civil Engineering Paper - II
Subject Civil Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive and section a

This document compiles Civil Engineering Paper II for the Maharashtra Government Services Main Examination, 2024. Page 1 presents the exam header with time allowed and maximum marks (Three hours, 200 marks) and English medium. Page 2 contains Section A with descriptive prompts on surveying topics (theodolite surveying, prismatic compass, tachometric surveying, hydrographic surveying), building planning aspects (FSI, bylaws) and related construction topics (concrete properties, mix design, formwork, bitumen, fire safety, ventilation). The content is prepared to aid candidates and SEO with accurate, repaired OCR text.

Major Topics Covered

  • Theodolite surveying
  • Prismatic compass
  • Tachometric surveying
  • Photogrammetry
  • Hydrographic surveying
  • FSI
  • Building bylaws
  • Water supply and sanitation
  • Concrete properties
  • Concrete mix design
  • Formwork design
  • Bitumen
  • Fire protection
  • Thermal ventilation
  • Hydraulic turbines
  • Dams (Earth & Gravity)
  • Section A exam structure
  • Total marks in Section A
  • Survey instruments
  • Building planning

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Instructions

  • महाशप्टू स्थापत्य अभिव्यांत्रिकी सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा - 2024 दिलांक- १८मे,
  • 2024 BOOKLET NO. 700401 Civil Engineering Paper - II Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 200 Medium : English Type of Paper: Conventional

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections, out of which FIVE are to be LAL attempted.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory.
  • Out of the remaining questions, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Sections.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/sub question is indicated against it.
  • Keep in mind the word limit indicated in the question if any.
  • Wherever option has been given, only the required number of responses in the serial order attempted shall be assessed.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Excess responses shall not be assessed and shall be ignored.
  • Candidates are expected to answer all the sub-questions of a question together.
  • If sub-question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few page or after attempting another question) the later sub-question shall be overlooked.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbol and notation have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
  • The medium of answer should be mentioned on the answer book as claimed in the
  • application and printed on admission card.
  • The answers written in medium other than the authorized medium will not be assessed and no marks will be assigned to them.
  • Candidates will be allowed to use Scientific (Non-programmable type) calculators.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. (a) Q1. Write short notes on any five of the following: Theodolite surveying, types and principles of theodolite and uses of theodolite surveying.

(a) Q1. Write short notes on any five of the following: Theodolite surveying, types and principles of theodolite and uses of theodolite surveying.

(b) Properties of fresh and hardened concrete.

(c) Key aspects of building planning and construction for water supply sanitation.

(d) Basic properties of fluids, descriptions and its importance.

(e) Hydraulic turbines, types and criteria of selection. Earth dams and gravity dams with its failure criteria. (f) (g) Linear and angular curve settings in surveying. (a) Explain in detail : the working of prismatic compass, its components

  • (a) Q1. Write short notes on any five of the following: Theodolite surveying, types and principles of theodolite and uses of theodolite surveying.
  • (b) Properties of fresh and hardened concrete.
  • (c) Key aspects of building planning and construction for water supply sanitation.
  • (d) Basic properties of fluids, descriptions and its importance.

Q2. Q2. with neat sketch and key terms used in prismatic compass surveying - 1 (5x3=15) , with its functions. (5x3=15) (b) Discuss and explain in detail. i) Concrete mix design. ii) Bitumen, its sources and engineering applications. iii) Design and types of formwork. Explain the following: |c| i) Principle of Tachometric Surveying. ii) Photogrammetry surveying, uses and its types. iii) Hydrographic surveying and its uses. iv) Total stages and its applications. (5 × 3 = 15)

Q3.

(a) Explain with neat sketches. i) Floor Space Index (FSI) and building byelaws. Thermal ventilation in buildings and factors influencing thermal ii) ventilation effectiveness. iii) Fire protection system in building and fire safety precautions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam name and year?

Maharashtra Civil Engineering Services Main Examination 2024, Paper II.

What is the duration and maximum marks?

Three hours, 200 marks.

Which language is the paper in?

Medium is English.

How many questions must be attempted?

Eight questions are in the paper; five should be attempted from Section A as per instructions.

What topics are included in Section A?

Theodolite surveying, prismatic compass, Tachometric surveying, Photogrammetry, Hydrographic surveying, FSI, building bylaws, water supply sanitation, concrete properties, formwork, bitumen, fire safety, and ventilation.

Are sketches required?

Neat sketches may be drawn where required.

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