NDA exam analysis: Paper 1, 2 analysis 6th September 2020 for Maths and GAT
Highlights
- The level of NDA Paper 1 was moderate.
- The level of NDA Paper 2 was moderate to difficult.
- The total questions asked in paper 1 was 120 for 300 marks.
- The time duration of 2 hours and 30 mins was allotted for Paper 1.
Image used for representational purpose only Amidst of pandemic, NDA 1 & 2 exams for Mathematics & General Mental Ability have been conducted successfully today. Union Public Service Commission stated new exam guidelines with a view to COVID-19. Due to the nation-wide lockdown, the exam cycle was delayed due to which NDA 1 and 2 exams are conducted together.
NDA Paper I – Mathematics was conducted from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM while Paper II – General Mental Ability started at 02:00 PM and continued till 04:30 PM.
NDA Paper I Mathematics was a bit difficult, including mostly questions from Trigonometry, Applications of Derivatives, section. However, NDA Paper 2 was of easy to moderate level including a maximum number of questions from English language section.
Check out the below the detailed NDA 2020 exam analysis for both paper I as well as for Paper II, shared by the Gradeup experts.
Highlights of NDA Paper I 2020 Exam
Highlights of NDA Paper II 2020 Exam
Below is the section-wise NDA Paper 2 exam analysis along with the number of questions and difficulty level:
NDA 2020 Marking Scheme
The marking scheme of NDA 1 & 2 can be checked below:
However, the NDA 1 and 2 exams have been successfully conducted at all centres across the country after while maintaining social distancing. Candidates who appeared for the NDA 1 and 2 exam were happy to see arrangements by UPSC.
NDA Paper I – Mathematics was conducted from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM while Paper II – General Mental Ability started at 02:00 PM and continued till 04:30 PM.
NDA Paper I Mathematics was a bit difficult, including mostly questions from Trigonometry, Applications of Derivatives, section. However, NDA Paper 2 was of easy to moderate level including a maximum number of questions from English language section.
Check out the below the detailed NDA 2020 exam analysis for both paper I as well as for Paper II, shared by the Gradeup experts.
Highlights of NDA Paper I 2020 Exam
- The level of NDA Paper 1 was moderate.
- The total questions asked in paper 1 was 120 for 300 marks.
- The time duration of 2 hours and 30 mins was allotted for Paper 1.
| Name of Sub-Section | No. of Questions Asked | Difficulty Level |
| Trigonometry | 20 | Moderate |
| Applications of Derivatives | 15 | Moderate |
| 3D & Vectors | 11 | Moderate |
| Statistics | 10 | Moderate |
| Probability | 9 | Moderate |
| Coordinate Geometry and Straight Lines | 9 | Moderate |
| Set, Relations & Function | 8 | Moderate |
| Application of Integrals | 7 | Moderate |
| Matrices & Determinants | 7 | Moderate |
| Progression & Series | 6 | Moderate |
| Integration | 5 | Moderate |
| Complex Numbers | 3 | Moderate |
| Quadratic Equation | 3 | Moderate |
| Conic Sections | 2 | Moderate |
| Permutation & Combination | 2 | Moderate |
| Miscellaneous | 3 | Moderate |
Highlights of NDA Paper II 2020 Exam
- The level of NDA Paper 2 was moderate to difficult.
- A total of 15 questions were asked for 600 marks.
- Paper 2 was also given 2.5 hours of time duration.
Below is the section-wise NDA Paper 2 exam analysis along with the number of questions and difficulty level:
| Name of the Sub-Section | No. of Questions asked | Difficulty Level |
| English | 50 | Easy |
| Physics | 25 | Moderate |
| Chemistry | 15 | Moderate |
| Geography | 20 | Moderate |
| History | 20 | Moderate |
| General Science | 10 | Moderate |
| Current Affairs | 10 | Moderate |
NDA 2020 Marking Scheme
The marking scheme of NDA 1 & 2 can be checked below:
| Paper | Marks for Each Right Answer | Negative Marks for Each Incorrect Answer |
| GAT | 4 | -1.33 |
| Maths | 2.5 | -0.83 |
However, the NDA 1 and 2 exams have been successfully conducted at all centres across the country after while maintaining social distancing. Candidates who appeared for the NDA 1 and 2 exam were happy to see arrangements by UPSC.
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