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.
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.
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Q: What is NDA GAT answer key?
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?
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."
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."
NDA 1 GAT Student Reaction 2024 Video
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.
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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
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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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