Territorial Army 2024 Syllabus, TA Army Important Topics

Updated on Nov 25, 2024 17:58 IST

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Territorial Army Syllabus plays an important role in preparation. Knowing the Territorial Army syllabus is the first step toward preparation. It is important to have clarity of the topics along with the number of questions asked in the exam. The level of the questions in Elementary Mathematics is of Class 10 standard. The standard of questions in other subjects is of graduate level. Once candidates are familiar with the syllabus of the Territorial Army, they can easily structure their study plan and prioritise their strong and weak areas from the subjects.

Q: What is Territorial Army syllabus for Elementary Maths section?

Territorial Army syllabus for Elementary Maths is given below.

metic	Number System – natural numbers, integers, rational and real numbers. Fundamental operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, decimal fraction.
Unitary Method	Time and distance, time and work, percentages, application to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation
Elementary Number Theory	Division algorithm, prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 & 11. Multiples and factors, factorization theorem, HCF and LCM. Euclidean algorithm, logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables
Algebra	Basic operations, simple factors, remainder theorem, HCF, LCM, theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, the relation between its roots and coefficients (only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear equations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or equations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable and their solutions. Set language and set notation, rational expressions and conditional identities, laws of indices
Trigonometry	Sine x, cosine x, tangent x when O°
Geometry	Lines and angles, plane and plane figures theorems. Properties of angles at a point, Parallel lines, Sides and angles of a triangle, Congruency of triangles, Similar triangles, Concurrence of medians and altitudes, Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square, Circle and its properties, including tangents and normal and Loci.
Mensuration	Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circles. Areas of figures which can bisect into the figures (field book). Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface, and volume of a right circular area of cylinders. Surface area and volume of spheres.
Statistics	Collection and tabulation of statistical data, graphical representation-frequency polygons, bar charts, pie charts, etc. Measures of central tendency.

Q: What is the syllabus for Arithmetic section of Territorial Army exam?

TA syllabus for Arithematic is given below:

Numbers
H. C. F and LCM
Decimal
Fractions
Simplification
Square roots
Cube Roots
Average
Problems on Ages
Surds
Indices
Problems on Numbers.

Q: What are the important topics for Elementary Theory section in TA exam?

TA syllabus for Elementary Theory is given below:

Prime and composite numbers
Division algorithm
Tests of divisibility by 2
Divisibility by 3, 4, 5, 9 & 11
Division Algorithm
Multiples
Factors
Series
factorization theorem
Basic Formula
Euclidean algorithm
laws of logarithms
logarithms to base 10
Use of logarithmic tables

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Territorial Army Syllabus 2024
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Territorial Army Syllabus 2024

The Territorial Army syllabus is divided into two papers-1 and 2. Knowing the topics in each paper will become easier to prepare for the Territorial Army exam.

Paper 1 syllabus for Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics

Candidates can check below Territorial Army syllabus for Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics:

Territorial Army Syllabus for Reasoning

The question paper is designed to test candidates’ logical reasoning. Questions are asked from Statements, Figures, Letters, Alphanumeric Series, Reasoning Analogies, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Director Test, Figure Matrix, Odd One Out, Statement, and Assumption, Decision Making, Statement and Conclusion, Deductive Statement Analysis, Syllogism.

Territorial Army Syllabus for Elementary Mathematics

The Mathematics syllabus comprises topics that candidates have studied in high school.

Arithmetic	Number System – natural numbers, integers, rational and real numbers. Fundamental operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, decimal fraction.
Unitary Method	Time and distance, time and work, percentages, application to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation
Elementary Number Theory	Division algorithm, prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 & 11. Multiples and factors, factorization theorem, HCF and LCM. Euclidean algorithm, logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables
Algebra	Basic operations, simple factors, remainder theorem, HCF, LCM, theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, the relation between its roots and coefficients (only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear equations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or equations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable and their solutions. Set language and set notation, rational expressions and conditional identities, laws of indices
Trigonometry	Sine x, cosine x, tangent x when O°
Geometry	Lines and angles, plane and plane figures theorems. Properties of angles at a point, Parallel lines, Sides and angles of a triangle, Congruency of triangles, Similar triangles, Concurrence of medians and altitudes, Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square, Circle and its properties, including tangents and normal and Loci.
Mensuration	Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circles. Areas of figures which can bisect into the figures (field book). Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface, and volume of a right circular area of cylinders. Surface area and volume of spheres.
Statistics	Collection and tabulation of statistical data, graphical representation-frequency polygons, bar charts, pie charts, etc. Measures of central tendency.

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Paper 2 Syllabus for General Knowledge and English

General Knowledge: History of India, Geography, Science, Economics, Political Science, Sports, Current Affairs, Everyday observation, Scientific Discoveries and Miscellaneous

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English: Questions are designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English such as words, grammar, and vocabulary. The syllabus includes Grammar, Vocabulary, One Word Substitutions, Homophones, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms And Phrases, Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks, Spotting the Error, Sentence Rearrangement and Para Jumbles, Sentence Correction.

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