I want to share my views regarding CDS mathematics paperwhich is the 3rd paper and necessary for entry into AFA, IMA and NA. I am going to discuss here the paper pattern, knowing which can help candidates like me and you to score high and clear the CDSE written exam. I would like to emphasize on attending 65 correct questions. There are few factors which govern our score in this part of exam.
CDS Mathematics Paper Structure
- Speed: speed can be developed by regular practice and analyzing what kind of questions consumes more time and which portion consumes less time. Varies according to candidate’s preparation.
- Analyzing topic of expertise or topics which can be mastered in few days: going through previous year papers helps us to know, in which portion one is good and in which one is average and where we are lacking. Like I know I am good and fast in arithmetic, geometry and mensuration portion so I will first go to these portions. Everyone has his own topic of expertise and it can be found if one wants to know.
- Attending questions according to pattern: I have tried to give an idea based on my analyses of previous year question papers.
- Algebra:-number of questions from algebra are 13-15.
- Topics covered:-quadratic equation, linear equation in 1 and 2 variables, HCF and LCM of polynomials, basic factorization, and problem based on ages.
- Arithmetic:-number of questions is 22 to 25.
- Topics covered are time and distance,average,profit loss,partnership,ratio and proportion,c.i.,s.i., percentage, time n work, unitary method, LCM, HCF, decimal fractions.
- Mensuration: number of questions are 15 -20. Area and volume are topics covered.
- Trigonometry: number of questions are 10 with 4, 5 height and distance questions.
- Geometry: number of questions are 16 to 19.
- Topics covered are Coordinate geometry, lines and angles, triangle, circle, parallelogram, quadrilateral, polygons.
- Statistics: number of questions are 6-8.
Hope this blueprint of CDSE Maths question paper will help you to prepare for CDSE II 2013. For more tips on CDSE written preparation, check the links below.
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