NDA 1 2022 exam is being conducted by UPSC across the country today. Many Defence aspirants are attempting the NDA 1 2022 exam offline on 10th April 2022. In this article, we will publish the NDA 1 2022 question papers with all sets [Original].
NDA 1 2022 Question Papers [ORIGINAL] Answer Key | Solutions | PDF | Cut off. NDA 1 2022 exam is being conducted by UPSC today i.e. on 10th April 2022 at many exam centers across the country, many NDA aspirants are going to take the NDA exam. Candidates who will clear the NDA 1 2022 exam will be facing the SSB interview at one of the selection boards. As always SSBCrackExams brings you the NDA 1 2022 Question papers and answer keys on the same day. Also, check out for NDA 1 2022 answer key with detailed solutions. Candidates can check below that we are publishing the correct answer keys and question paper prepared by SSBCrackExams.
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NDA 1 2022 Exam Paper Analysis and Pattern: Subject-wise distribution of marks
S.No. | Subjects | Marks |
1. | Maths | 300 |
2. | English | 200 |
3. | Physics | To Be Updated |
4. | Chemistry | To Be Updated |
5. | General Science | To Be Updated |
6. | History, Freedom Movement, etc. | To Be Updated |
7. | Geography | To Be Updated |
8. | Current Events and Defence Specific | To Be Updated |
NDA 1 2022 Maths Question Papers [ORIGINAL]
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NDA 1 2022 GAT English Question Papers [ORIGINAL]
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NDA 1 2022 GAT General Knowledge Question Papers [ORIGINAL]
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What is National Defence Academy (NDA)?
- The National Defence Academy (NDA) is the joint services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where male and female cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force train together before they go on to their respective service academies for further pre-commission training.
- Location: Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra.
- It is the first tri-service academy in the world.
NDA 1 2022 IMPORTANT DATES: Below are the important dates of the NDA 1 2022 Exam.
NDA 1 2022 EVENTS | IMPORTANT DATES |
Notification Release date | 22 December 2021 |
NDA 1 2022 Application Start | 22 December 2021 |
NDA 1 2022 Apply Last Date | 11 January 2022 |
Release of Admit card | 14 March 2022 |
NDA 1 2022 Exam date | 10 April 2022 (SUNDAY) |
Declaration of result | May – June 2022 |
NDA 1 2022 SSB Interview Dates | Enroll In NDA 1 2022 SSB Interview Course |
NDA 1 2022 Merit List | December 2022 |
NDA 1 2022 Joining Dates | NDA 149th course and 111th INAC commencing from Jan 2023 |
NDA 1 2022 Written Examination Pattern
Paper | Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
I | Mathematics | 2.5 hours | 300 |
II | General Ability Test | 2.5 hours | 600 |
Total | 900 marks |
THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS ONLY. THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OF MATHEMATICS AND PART “B” OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BE SET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH.
- In the question papers, wherever necessary, questions involving the metric system of Weights and Measures only will be set.
- Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no circumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers for them.
- The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects at the examination.
- The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical or logarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets). They should not therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Hall.
NDA 1 2022 Written Exam Marking Scheme
NDA 1 2022 Maths Paper Marking Scheme
Paper I | Subject | Maximum Marks |
Paper I | Mathematics | 300 |
NDA 1 2022 General Ability Test Paper Marking Scheme
Paper II | Subject | Maximum Marks |
Part A | English | 200 |
Part B | General Knowledge | 400 |
Total | 600 |
NDA 1 2022 Exam Syllabus
PAPER-I
MATHEMATICS | (Maximum Marks-300) |
ALGEBRA | Concept of set, operations on sets, Venn diagrams. De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation. Representation of real numbers on a line. Complex numbers—basic properties, modulus, argument, cube roots of unity. Binary system of numbers. Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system and vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic equations with real coefficients. Solution of linear inequations of two variables by graphs. Permutation and Combination. Binomial theorem and its applications. Logarithms and their applications. |
MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS | Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a matrix, basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, ApplicationsSolution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method. |
TRIGONOMETRY | Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians. Trigonometrical ratios. Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae. Multiple and Submultiple angles. Inverse trigonometric functions. Applications-Height and distance, properties of triangles. |
ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS | Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system. Distance formula. Equation of a line in various forms. Angle between two lines. Distance of a point from a line. Equation of a circle in standard and in general form. Standard forms of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic. Point in a three dimensional space, 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. |
DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS | Concept of a real valued function–domain, range and graph of a function. Composite functions, one to one, onto and inverse functions. Notion of limit, Standard limits—examples. Continuity of functions—examples, algebraic operations on continuous functions. Derivative of function at a point, geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative—applications. Derivatives of sum, product and quotient of functions, derivative of a function with respect to another function, derivative of a composite function. Second order derivatives. Increasing and decreasing functions. Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima. |
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 a differential equations, solution of first order and first degree differential equations of various types—examples. Application in problems of growth and decay. |
VECTOR ALGEBRA | Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude and direction of a vector. Unit and null vectors, 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. |
STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY | Statistics : Classification of data, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution—examples. Graphical representation—Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon—examples. Measures of Central tendency—Mean, median and mode. Variance and standard deviation—determination and comparison. Correlation and regression. 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 Binominal distribution. |
PAPER-II
ENGLISH | Maximum Marks—200 |
1 | Grammar and usage |
2 | Comprehension and cohesion |
3 | Spotting of errors |
4 | Para Jumbling |
5 | Fill in the blanks |
6 | Synonyms and antonyms |
7 | Vocabulary |
8 | Cloze test |
9 | Idioms and proverbs |
10 | Completion of Sentence and para |
11 | Sentence correction and improvement |
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE | Maximum Marks—400 |
Physics | Physical Properties and States of Matter, Mass, Weight, Volume, Density and 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 the following: 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 and simple Chemical Equations, Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems). Properties of Air and Water. Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbondioxide, 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, Protoplasms 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 Scientists. |
History, Freedom Movement etc | A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation. 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 | The Earth, its shape and size. Lattitudes 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 Events | Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in the recent years. Current important world events. Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports. NOTE : Out of maximum marks assigned to part ‘B’ of this paper, questions on Sections ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’ and ‘F’ will carry approximately 25%, 15%, 10%, 20%, 20% and 10% weightages respectively. |
NDA 1 2022 Exam Complete Selection Procedure
Stage I – NDA Written Examination
- Mode: Offline Examination.
- Conducted By: UPSC (Twice a year)
- Scheme: 2 Papers
SUBJECT | CODE | DURATION | MARKS |
MATHEMATICS | 01 | 150 MIN. | 300 |
GENERAL ABILITY TEST | 02 | 150 MIN. | 600 |
TOTAL | 900 |
Stage II – SSB Interview
- Conducted By : Services Selection Board
- Process : 5 Days Interview conducted in 2 stages
- Stage 1 : Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT). This is a one-day process.
- Stage 2 : Includes Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks (GTO), Psychology Tests and the Conference. This is a four-day process
- For Flying Branch:
- Every candidate for the flying branch of air force is given Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) only once.
- The grades secured by him at the 1st test will therefore hold good for every subsequent interview he has with the AFSB.
- A candidate who fails in the CPSS can’t apply for admission to the NDA examination for the flying branch of Air Force wing or General Duties (pilot) Branch of Naval Air Arm.
Stage III – Medical Examination
- Conducted By : Board of Service Medical Officers.
- Process : Only those candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by the Medical Board.
Stage IV – Merit List
- Published By : UPSC
- Basis : Combined marks of Written Examination & subsequent SSB Interviews.
- Final merit list of NDA, with medical status is uploaded by respective career websites of Army, Navy & Airforce.
- Based on vacancies and order or merit, candidates get the joining instructions for NDA
NDA 1 2022 SSB Interview Dates?
NDA 1 2022 Result will be published in May – June 2022, around 8000 to 9000 candidates might clear the NDA written exam for NDA 149 course. For the second time, female candidates appeared for the NDA exam. After the NDA 1 2022, many successful candidates will be waiting for the NDA 149 SSB interview dates. The date selection link for NDA-149 and NA-111 courses will open soon after exam results are decalred and candidates can check more details on the official career website of the Indian Army.
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The candidature of all the candidates, whose Roll Nos. are shown in the list is provisional. In accordance with the conditions of their admission to the examination, “candidates are requested to register themselves online on the Indian Army Recruiting website joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of announcement of written result. The successful candidates would then be allotted Selection Centres and dates, of SSB interview which shall be communicated on registered e-mail ID. Any candidate who has already registered earlier on the site will not be required to do so. In
case of any query/ Login problem, e-mail be forwarded to [email protected].”
All About upcoming NDA 2 2022 Exam
NDA 2 2022 IMPORTANT DATES
NDA 2 2022: Only unmarried male and **female candidates born not earlier than 02nd Jan 2004 and not later than 1st Jan 2007 are eligible.
**As per the reports government is planning to allow women from NDA 2 2022 onwards, but the supreme court has asked them to start it earlier. Still, more clarity is needed on this.
NDA 2 2022 EVENTS | IMPORTANT DATES |
Notification Release date | 18 May 2022 |
NDA 2 2022 Application Start | 18 May 2022 |
NDA 2 2022 Apply Last Date | 16 June 2022 |
Release of Admit card | 2 Weeks before Exam |
NDA 2 2022 Exam date | 04 September 2022 (SUNDAY) |
Declaration of result | Nov– Dec 2022 |
NDA 2 2022 Exam AGE LIMIT: Age limit plays a crucial role in this notification. UPSC follows strict rules considering the dates. The dates given by UPSC for NDA 1 2022 are:
- Only unmarried male and female candidates born not earlier than 02nd Jan 2004 and not later than 1st Jan 2007 are eligible.
NDA 2 2022 Exam EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: As we mentioned earlier this NDA examination admits the young blood into the regular Army, Navy and Air Force. Please find the below table for clarification:
WING | QUALIFICATION |
ARMY WING | 10+2 / Equivalent |
NAVAL WING | 10+2 / Equivalent with Physics & Mathematics |
AIR FORCE | 10+2 / Equivalent with Physics & Mathematics |
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