All the aspirants who are applying for National Defence Academy, need to know about the UPSC NDA NA Exam Syllabus. As NDA 2 2020 Notification has been released by the UPSC, its important for all the aspirants to undergo NDA Syllabus 2020 and start your preparation accordingly.
Basically, the NDA Written Exam is conducted in two parts. Part-I is comprised of General Ability test that includes all the major sections of your studies apart from Mathematics. The General Ability Test includes questions from Current Affairs, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Polity, etc. Whereas Part-II comprises of Mathematics question that is totally based on your 11th and 12th based Mathematics. Below is the details bifurcation of UPSC NDA Question Pattern 2020 that you should read thoroughly and make your preparation strategy.
UPSC NDA Exam Pattern 2020
Paper No
Paper Type
Subject Name
Maximum Marks
Time Allotted
Paper I
Objective
General Ability
600
2hours 30 minutes
Paper II
Objective
Mathematics
300
2hours 30 minutes
Total Marks
900
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National Defence Academy (NDA) Syllabus:
Paper I (General Ability)
English Section
Grammar And Usage
Vocabulary
Comprehension And Cohesion In Extended Text
Physics
Physical Properties And States Of Matter
Mass
Weight
Volume
Density
Specific Gravity
Principle Of Archimedes
Pressure Barometer
Motion Of Objects
Velocity And Acceleration
Newton’s Laws Of Motion
Force And Momentum
Parallelogram Of Forces
Stability And Equilibrium Of Bodies
Gravitation
Elementary Ideas Of Work
Power and Energy
Effects Of Heat
Measurement Of Temperature And Heat Change Of State And Latent Heat
Modes of Transference of Heat
Sound Waves And Their Properties Simple Musical Instruments
Rectilinear Propagation Of Light Reflection and Refraction
Spherical Mirrors and Lenses
Human Eye
Natural And Artificial Magnets
Properties Of A Magnet Earth as a Magnet
Static And Current Electricity Conductors And Non-Conductors
Ohm’s Law Simple Electrical Circuits
Heating
Lighting And Magnetic Effects Of Current
Measurement Of Electrical Power
Primary And Secondary Cells
Use of X-Rays
General Principles In The Working Of -Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass; Lightening Conductors, Safety Fuses.
Chemistry
Physical and Chemical Changes
Elements Mixtures And Compounds Symbols Formulae
Simple Chemical Equations Law Of Chemical Combination (Excluding Problems)
Properties Of Air And Water
Preparation And Properties Of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Oxidation, And Reduction
Acids Bases And Salts
Carbon – Different Forms
Fertilizers – Natural And Artificial
Material Used In The Preparation Of Substances Like Soap Glass Ink Paper Cement Paints Safety Matches And Gun-Powder
Elementary Ideas About The Structure Of Atom Atomic Equivalent And Molecular Weights Valency
General Science
Difference Between The Living And Non-Living
Basis Of Life – Cells, Protoplasm’s And Tissues
Growth And Reproduction In Plants And Animals
Elementary Knowledge Of Human Body And Its Important Organs
Common Epidemics, Their Causes And Prevention
Food – Source Of Energy For Man. Constituents Of Food, Balanced Diet
The Solar System – Meteors And Comets, Eclipses
Achievements Of Eminent(Important) Scientists
History
A Broad Survey Of Indian History, With Emphasis On Culture And Civilization
Freedom Movement In India
Elementary Study Of Indian Constitution And Administration
Elementary Knowledge Of Five Year Plans Of India
Panchayati Raj, Co-Operatives And Community Development
Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration And Welfare State, Basic Teachings Of Mahatma Gandhi
Forces Shaping The Modern World; Renaissance, Exploration, And Discovery; War Of American Independence. French Revolution, Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution
Impact of Science and Technology on Society
Concept of One World, United Nations, Panchsheel, Democracy
Socialism and Communism
Role of India in the Present World
Geography
Earth Its Shape and Size
Latitudes and Longitudes Concept of Time
International Date Line
Movements of Earth and Their Effects
Origin of Earth
Rocks And Their Classification
Weathering
Mechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Ocean Currents And Tides
Atmosphere And Its Composition
Temperature And Atmospheric Pressure
Planetary Winds Cyclones And Anti-Cyclones
Humidity Condensation And Precipitation Types of Climate
Major Natural Regions of the World
Regional Geography Of India Climate Natural Vegetation
Mineral And Power Resources
Location and Distribution of Agricultural and Industrial Activities
Important Sea Ports and Main Sea Land and Air Routes of India
Main Items of Imports and Exports of India
Current Affairs
Knowledge Of Important Events That Have happened In India In The Recent Years
Current Important World Events
Famous Personalities – Indian And International Including Those Connected With Cultural Activities And Sports
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