NDA 1 GAT Exam Analysis 2024 & Student Reaction OUT: Paper Review Good Attempt & Answer Key

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NDA 1 GAT exam analysis 2024 was made available on April 21, 2024. The difficulty level of the exam was moderate. Scroll down to read more details on NDA GAT exam analysis.

NDA 1 GAT exam analysis 2024

NDA 1 GAT exam analysis 2024 & Student Reaction

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted NDA 1 GAT 2024 exam on April 21, 2024, in forenoon shift from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. The GAT paper carried the maximum weightage in NDA exam. The GAT paper carried 150 questions and the total marks allotted to this section are 600 marks. The GAT paper was divided into two parts-English and General Knowledge. According to the NDA exam analysis, the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. According to the marking scheme of NDA, for the correct answer, candidates score four marks. 1.33 marks are deducted as a penalty for wrong answers.

Questions in English part of GAT paper were asked from Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge were asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events. In this article, we have provided NDA 1 GAT exam analysis 2024 so that candidates can get an idea about the difficulty level of the paper, weightage given to topics, distribution of questions as per the topics, number of good attempts, etc.

Q:   How to Download NDA answer key?

A:
NDA answer key is released online by UPSC separately for Maths and GAT. Candidates can download the answer keys for all Sets of test booklets such as A, B, C and D. The steps to download NDA answer key are given below: Visit the official website of UPSC From the 'Examination' tab on the home page, candidates need to go to the 'Answer Keys' tab Click the NDA answer key' links Clicking the links, the answer keys for different subjects appears on the screen Download the answer key and save the file.

Q:   What is NDA GAT answer key?

A:

NDA GAT paper carries questions from English, General Knowledge, General Science, Current Affairs, History, Geography, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc. NDA 2 2023 GAT answer key comprises the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. Total marks allotted this paper are 600. 

Q:   What is NDA Maths Answer Key?

A:

NDA Maths question paper comprises questions from 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. NDA 2 Maths question paper carries 120 objective-type multiple-choice questions. Total marks allotted to the Maths paper are 300. 

NDA 1 GAT Exam Analysis 2024 & Student Reaction

Shiksha visited one of the NDA exam centres in Delhi where around 500 students had appeared for the exam. Check below the feedback shared by the students.

Akash said, "The overall difficulty level of the paper was easy. Questions were asked from Current Affairs, Physics, Chemistry, Biology."

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Sumit said, "I have attempted a total 80 questions. More weightage was given to the Physics part and the questions were hard. The Chemistry part was easy to moderate. There were good number of questions from Current Affairs."

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NDA GAT Exam Pattern 2024

According to NDA exam pattern, the GAT paper is divided into two parts. Part A carries questions from English. Part B carries questions from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Current Affairs, etc. The distribution of questions in GAT paper is given below.

Q:   Should I check my NDA result with the unofficial answer keys?

A:
NDA result is prepared based on the official answer keys. However, the official NDA answer keys are published by UPSC after the completion of the recruitment process. The unofficial answer keys are released by the coaching institutes within few hours after the exam is conducted so that candidates can get an idea of the correct answers. The unofficial answer key might vary slightly from official keys. You can refer to the unofficial answer keys while checking the result. However, there is no any point to refer to the unofficial answer keys to check the result.

Q:   What are the benefits of NDA answer key?

A:
NDA answer key is released separately for Maths and GAT within few hours after the exam is conducted. The answer key is released online and candidates can use it to compare the responses marked in the exam. The benefits of NDA answer key are given below: NDA answer keys are used to compare the responses marked in the exam Comparing the answers with the NDA answer key, candidates will be able to calculate the probable score The probable score help candidates to know their chances of selection for the further rounds.
Sections Maximum marks

Part A - English

200

Part B - General Knowledge

Physics

100

 

Chemistry

60

General Science

40

History, Freedom Movement, etc.

80

Geography

80

Current Events

40

Total

600

NDA GAT Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of GAT paper is given below:

  • For a correct answer on GAT paper, candidates score four marks
  • For incorrect answer, 1.33 marks are deducted

Also Read: NDA Answer Key

NDA GAT Previous Year’s Exam Analysis

NDA GAT question paper includes a review of important topics such as English, History, Polity, Current Affairs, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Static GK. The distribution of questions is given below.

Subject Total Questions Level

English

50

Normal

History

16

Normal

Polity

1

Easy

Geography

19

Normal

Current Affairs

10

Normal

Static GK

2

Easy

Economy

1

Easy

Physics

25

Hard

Chemistry

16

Normal

Biology

10

Normal

Spotting Errors

10

 Normal

Idioms & Phrases

10 

 Normal

Ordering of words in a sentence

10 

 Normal

Synonyms

10 

 Normal

Antoynms

10

 Normal

NDA GAT Syllabus

NDA GAT syllabus is given below for different subjects.

Subject NDA Important Topics

NDA Syllabus for English

Spotting Errors

Comprehension

Selecting Words

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence Improvements

Ordering of Words in a Sentence, etc.

NDA Syllabus for Physics

Physical Properties and States of Matter, Mass, Weight, Volume, Density and Specific Gravity, the Principle of Archimedes, and the 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 Nonconductors, 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.

NDA Syllabus for 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 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

NDA Syllabus for General Science

The difference between living and nonliving things. The basis of Life—cells, Protoplasms, and Tissues. Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals.

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its vital organs. Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention.

Food is a source of Energy for man. Its constituents include a balanced Diet. The Solar System includes meteors, comets, and Eclipses. Eminent Scientists have achieved many achievements.

NDA Syllabus for 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.

NDA Syllabus for 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.

NDA Syllabus for Current Events

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in recent years. Current important world events.

Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports

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