NDA 1 Question Paper 2015
FAQs on NDA 1 Question Paper 2015 - Maths & General Ability Test
1. When is the NDA 1 exam held?
The NDA conducts this exam twice every year, known as NDA 1 and NDA 2. This exam is conducted two times in one year. Every year, it is conducted in April and September. The NDA 1 is held in April while the NDA 2 is held in September.
2. Do NDA questions repeat?
Mostly the questions are asked from previous year's papers, only the questions are changed, but the concept and the pattern remain the same. Practicing last year's papers will help you prepare well for the concept part. You can go through the previous year's papers available on Vedantu's website. Vedantu also provides you with the mock test, sample papers, and other study materials to prepare for the NDA exam.
3. Is it helpful to solve NDA previous year question papers?
Solving the previous year, NDA Question Papers has the following benefits for the candidates appearing for the exam:
The students get an idea of the exam pattern and trend followed by the UPSC to prepare NDA exam papers.
By solving the NDA, previous year question paper candidates can analyze their strengths and weaknesses in each section.
The students will be able to achieve an accuracy level and rectify their mistakes.
The aspirants will learn to manage the time limit for the exam and perform better.
The students will also focus on the specific sections that are more weightage in the papers.
4. How can I prepare for the General Ability test?
To prepare well for the General Ability Test section of NDA the students are required to take proper study measures. It carries 150 questions in total. For each of the correct answers, the candidates score 4 marks, while 1.33 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. The test has two sections- the English section and the General Knowledge section. The English section carries 200 marks for 50 questions. The NDA syllabus for English subjects includes Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary and Comprehension, and Reading Comprehension, which is an area where the candidates can score good marks. The students must work on Synonyms and Antonyms, and also develop reading habits to improve Vocabulary. In general knowledge, the section comprises 400 marks and covers subjects like Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography, and along with Current Affairs. Also, the general knowledge section carries the maximum weightage, so the candidates should focus more on this subject.
5. How can I clear my NDA Maths paper?
Students preparing for the NDA maths paper are needed to cover the important topics first and delegate time for the complex topics. The students are advised to solve the sample papers and mock tests available at Vedantu’s website for practice and learn to delegate how much time to dedicate to each type of question, what strategy should they follow for solving these questions, and how to perform better in the exam. Also, candidates must solve previous year’s question papers to get an idea about the paper pattern and the type of questions asked in the exam.