NDA 2 Maths Question Paper 2023 OUT: Download Set-Wise Question Paper PDFs

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NDA 2 Maths question paper 2023 is available now. The question paper is provided here for different sets of test booklets, A, B, C, D. Scroll down to read more on NDA question paper 2023 for Maths. 

NDA 2 Maths Question Paper 2023

NDA 2 Maths Question Paper 2023

NDA 2 Maths Question Paper 2023 is available now. NDA question papers are released for different sets of test booklets-A, B, C, D. Candidates who appeared in the exam can use the NDA 2 Maths question paper 2023 while checking the answer key. NDA 2 Maths question paper 2023 is useful for candidates who wish to appear in the exam in the future. Going through the NDA question paper 2023 for Maths, candidates can find out the topics from where questions are asked in the exam. NDA 2 Maths question paper 2023 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. Candidates can ace the Maths paper of NDA exam only through practice. Read below for more details on NDA 2 Maths question paper 2023.

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NDA 2 Maths Question Paper 2023

NDA question paper for Maths is released for sets A, B, C and D. Candidates can download NDA 2 question paper for Maths help candidates to know the difficulty level of the exam, section-wise important topics, type of questions asked in the exam. By solving these NDA Maths previous years’ question papers, candidates can know their strengths and weaknesses and work accordingly.

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NDA Question Paper 2023 for Maths

Proper practice of NDA question paper is a must for efficient preparation for the exam. Aspirants can solve NDA 2 Maths question paper to assess the difficulty level of the exam as well as identify the topics that are frequently asked in the exam. Download and solve NDA 2 Maths question paper 2023 PDF from the direct links below.

Sets NDA 2 Maths Question Paper 2023

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NDA 2 Maths Previous Years’ Question Papers

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NDA Maths Syllabus 2023

The standard of NDA Maths syllabus is of high school level. Candidates must refer to the NCERT Maths books to prepare for this paper. NDA Maths syllabus is given below.

Topics Sub-Topics

Algebra

SetsVenn diagrams, De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation. Real numbers, Complex numbers, Modulus, Cube roots, Conversion of a number in Binary system to Decimals and vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic equations, Linear inequations, Permutation and Combination, Binomial theorem and Logarithms.

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, Continuity of functions, algebraic operations on continuous functions. Derivative of function at a point, geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative-application. 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

Matrices and Determinants

Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a matrix, basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, Applications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method.

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 differential equations, solution of first order and first-degree differential equations of various types—examples. Application in problems of growth and decay.

Trigonometry

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians. Trigonometric ratios. Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae. Multiple and Sub-multiple angles. Inverse trigonometric functions. Applications-Height and distance, properties of triangles.

Vector Algebra

Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude, and direction of a vector. Unit and null vectors, the 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.

Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system, Distance formula, Equation of a line in various forms. The angle between two lines. Distance of a point from a line. Equation of a circle in standard and in a general form. Standard forms of parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic. Point in a three-dimensional space, the 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.

Statistics and Probability

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 Binomial distribution.

Does NDA Have Negative Marking?

NDA Maths negative marking is given below.

  • For correct answers, candidates score 2.5 marks
  • For incorrect answer, 0.83 marks are deducted
  • The marks of candidates are calculated based on the correct and incorrect answers

NDA 2 Maths Question Paper 2023: Weightage of Topics

The weightage given to different topics is given below.

Topic No. of Questions Difficulty

Trignometry

14

Easy

Height & Distance

2

Easy

Sequence & Series

5

Moderate

Complex Number

2

Easy

Logarithms

1

Easy

Permutation & Combination

8

Moderate

Quadratic equation & cube root

6

Easy

Binomial Theorem

3

Moderate

Matrices & Determinants

10

Easy

Probability

8

Moderate

Binary

2

Easy

Set Relations & Functions

8

Easy

Limits Continuity and Differentiability

4

Moderate

Differentiation

9

Easy

Integration

5

Moderate

Differential equation

4

 Moderate

Vector

5

Moderate

Conic Section

3

Easy

Lines

4

Easy

3D

6

Moderate

Miscellaneous

11

Easy

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