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Anangsha Patra
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NDA 2 Maths Question Paper 2024 was released on Sept 1, 2024. Candidates can download the question paper for all sets of test booklets-A,B,C,D. Get here NDA Maths question paper.

NDA Maths Question Paper 2024

NDA Maths Question Paper 2024

NDA 2 Maths question paper 2024 was released on September 1, 2024, for all sets of test booklet-A, B, C, D. Candidates who appeared for NDA 2 2024 exam can download the NDA Maths question papers through the direct link to be made available on this page. NDA question paper 2024 for Maths is also useful for candidates who are planning to appear for the exam in the future. NDA Maths question paper carries 120 questions from Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension, and Statistics and  Probability. The standard of questions asked in the Maths section of NDA exam is of Class 10, 11 and 12 levels. The difficulty level of NDA Maths question paper was moderate to easy.

Going through the NDA Maths question paper 2024 for Maths, candidates can find out the topics from where questions are asked in the exam as well as the weightages given to each topic. Read below for more details on NDA Maths question paper 2024.

Table of content
  • NDA Maths Question Paper 2024
  • NDA 2 Maths Question Paper 2024
  • NDA 1 Maths Question Paper 2024
  • Previous Years NDA Maths Question Paper
  • NDA Maths Syllabus

NDA Maths Question Paper 2024

NDA Maths question paper is released for different sets of test booklets. Candidates can download the NDA Maths question paper PDF for free. Practising NDA Maths question paper, candidates can know the types of questions asked in the exam and the difficulty level of questions. It is important to solve NDA Math's previous years’ question papers as it helps candidates to know the level of their preparation.

Q:   How many questions are asked in NDA exam?
A:

GAT paper of NDA comprises a total of 150 questions. The GAT section is divided into two parts. Part A comprises English while Part B consists of General Knowledge. The number of questions in the Maths section of NDA exam is 120. Questions in the Maths section are asked from Algebra Calculus, Matrices and Determinants Integral Calculus and Differential Equations Trigonometry Vector Algebra Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and Probability. NDA question papers are framed in both English and Hindi by the examination authority.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in NDA exam?
A:

NDA exam is conducted twice a year and comprises written exam and SSB interview.  NDA written examination is divided into two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). Both papers feature objective-type questions, totaling 270 questions in the entire exam. Specifically, the Mathematics paper comprises 120 questions, while the GAT paper contains 150 questions. The total marks allocated for the NDA exam is 900 marks. The difficulty level of the NDA exam is usually moderate. Candidates can crack the exam with good preparation.

Q:   How to download NDA question papers?
A:

To download NDA question papers for free, candidates need to follow the steps given below:

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Also Read: NDA previous year question paper

NDA 2 Maths Question Paper 2024

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NDA 1 Maths Question Paper 2024

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Previous Years NDA Maths Question Paper

Candidates can download previous years' NDA Maths question paper for free through the links given below. Candidates can use these previous years NDA question paper to know the level of questions asked in the exam.

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NDA Maths Syllabus

NDA syllabus for Maths is given below.

Topics Sub-Topics

Algebra

SetsVenn diagrams, De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation. Real numbers, Complex numbers, Modulus, Cube roots, Conversion of a number in Binary system to Decimals and vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic equations, Linear inequations, Permutation and Combination, Binomial theorem and Logarithms.

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Matrices and Determinants

Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a matrix, basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, Applications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method.

Integral Calculus and Differential Equations

Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic functions. Evaluation of definite integrals—determination of areas of plane regions bounded by curves-applications.

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation by examples. General and particular solution of differential equations, solution of first order and first-degree differential equations of various types—examples. Application in problems of growth and decay.

Trigonometry

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians. Trigonometric ratios. Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae. Multiple and Sub-multiple angles. Inverse trigonometric functions. Applications-Height and distance, properties of triangles.

Vector Algebra

Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude, and direction of a vector. Unit and null vectors, the addition of vectors, scalar multiplication of a vector, scalar product, or dot product of two vectors. Vector product or cross product of two vectors. Applications—work done by a force and moment of a force and in geometrical problems.

Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system, Distance formula, Equation of a line in various forms. The angle between two lines. Distance of a point from a line. Equation of a circle in standard and in a general form. Standard forms of parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic. Point in a three-dimensional space, the distance between two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation of a plane and a line in various forms. Angle between two lines and angle between two planes. Equation of a sphere.

Statistics and Probability

Probability: Random experiment, outcomes, and associated sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events. Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary, and composite events. Definition of probability—classical and statistical—examples. Elementary theorems on probability-simple problems. Conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem—simple problems. Random variable as function on a sample space. Binomial distribution, examples of random experiments giving rise to Binomial distribution.

NDA Maths Marking Scheme

The marks of candidates in NDA exam is calculated based on the marking scheme. 1/3 of the marks allotted to each question are deducted for the incorrect answer. For a correct answer in Maths, candidates score 2.5 marks while 0.83 marks are deducted as penalty.

Q:   What level of math questions are asked in NDA?
A:

The Paper 1 of NDA Maths section carries 300 marks. The exam comprises of 120 questions in maths from Class 12 level. For each correct answer,   candidate get 2.5 marks. Additionally, 0.83 mark is deducted for wrong response. Questions in Maths are asked from Algebra, Calculus,  Matrices and Determinants,  Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry,  Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and  Probability. 

Q:   What questions are asked in NDA exam?
A:

Questions in NDA exam are asked from the below-mentioned topics:

Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus,  Matrices and Determinants,  Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry,  Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and  Probability. 

GAT: The GAT syllabus of NDA is divided into two parts. Part A comprises questions from English, while Part B carries questions from General Knowledge. Questions in English part are asked from Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary,  Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.

Q:   When NDA question papers are released?
A:

NDA question papers are released by UPSC within two to three days after the question papers are released. NDA question papers are made available on the official website of UPSC in PDF. Candidates can download NDA question papers for different subjects-Maths and GAT. Practising the question papers, candidates can know the type of questions asked in the exam.

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