Subject Code Duration Maximum Marks

Mathematics (120
Questions)
Practice UPSC NDA & NA 01 2 Hours & 30 Minutes 300
Mathematics Mock Test
with Answers (300 Marks)
General Ability Test (150
Questions)
English + General
Knowledge
Practice UPSC NDA
General Ability Test Part 02 2 Hours & 30 Minutes 600
A – English Mock Test
Practice UPSC NDA
General Ability Test Part-
B GK & Current Affairs
Mock Test
Total 900
SSB Test/Interview 900

UPSC NDA & NA (II) Written Test Syllabus

Paper-1: Mathematics (300 Marks)

[Link] Chapter Syllabus

Concept of set, operations on sets, Venn diagrams, De Morgan

laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation.
Representation of real numbers on a line. Complex numbers—
basic properties, modulus, argument, cube roots of unity. Binary
1 Algebra system of numbers. Conversion of a number in decimal system
to binary system and vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and
Harmonic progressions. Quadratic equations with real
coefficients. Solution of linear inequations of two variables by
graphs. Permutation and Combination. Binomial theorem and its
applications. Logarithms and their applications.
Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a
matrix, basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a
Matrices and
2 square matrix, Applications-Solution of a system of linear
Determinants
equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by
Matrix Method.
Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians.
Trigonometrical ratios. Trigonometric identities Sum and
3 Trigonometry difference formulae. Multiple and Sub-multiple angles. Inverse
trigonometric functions. Applications-Height and distance,
properties of triangles.
4 Analytical Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system. Distance formula.
Geometry Of Equation of a line in various forms. Angle between two lines.
Two and Three Distance of a point from a line. Equation of a circle in standard
Dimensions and in general form. Standard forms of parabola, ellipse and
hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic. Point in a three
 dimensional space, 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.
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—examples.
Continuity of functions - examples, algebraic operations on
continuous functions. Derivative of function at a point,
Differential
5 geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative-
Calculus
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
Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by
substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic
expressions, trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic
Integral functions. Evaluation of definite integrals—determination of
Calculus and areas of plane regions bounded by curves—applications.
6
Differential Definition of order and degree of a differential equation,
Equations formation of a differential equation by examples. General and
particular solution of a differential equations, solution of first
order and first degree differential equations of various types—
examples. Application in problems of growth and decay.
Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude and direction of
a vector. Unit and null vectors, addition of vectors, scalar
multiplication of a vector, scalar product or dot product of two
7 Vector Algebra
vectors. Vector product or cross product of two vectors.
Applications—work done by a force and moment of a force and
in geometrical problems.
Statistics: Classification of data, Frequency distribution,
cumulative frequency distribution - examples. Graphical
representation - Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon—
examples. Measures of Central tendency—Mean, median and
mode. Variance and standard deviation determination and
comparison. Correlation and regression.
Probability: Random experiment, outcomes and associated
Statistics and sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events,
8
Probability 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 Binominal
distribution.

Paper-2: General Ability Test (600 Marks)

Parts Chapter Syllabus

The question paper in English will be designed to test the

Part A candidate’s understanding of English and workman like use of
(200 ENGLISH words. The syllabus covers various aspects like : Grammar and
Marks) usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion in extended text
to test the candidate’s proficiency in English.
The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover
the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social
Studies, Geography and Current Events.
Part B GENERAL - The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scope of
(400 KNOWLEDG these subjects included in this paper. The topics mentioned are
Marks) E (GK) not to be regarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of
similar nature not specifically mentioned in the syllabus may
also be asked. Candidate’s answers are expected to show their
knowledge and intelligent understanding of the subject.
Physical Properties and States of Matter, Mass, Weight, Volume,
Density and Specific Gravity, Principle of Archimedes, 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
Part B Lenses, Human Eye.
(100 Natural and Artificial Magnets, Properties of a Magnet, Earth as
Marks Section ‘A’ of a
out of GK (Physics) Magnet.
400 Static and Current Electricity, conductors and Non-conductors,
Marks) 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
Part B Section ‘B’ Physical and Chemical changes. Elements, Mixtures and
(60 (Chemistry) Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical
Marks Equations, Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems).
out of Properties of Air and Water.
400 Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and
Marks) Carbondioxide, 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.
Difference between the living and non-living. Basis of Life—
Cells,
Protoplasms and Tissues. Growth and Reproduction in Plants
Part B and
(40 Animals.
Section ‘C’
Marks Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important
(General
out of organs.
Science)
400 Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention.
Marks) Food—Source of Energy for man. Constituents of food,
Balanced Diet. The Solar System—Meteors and Comets,
Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent
Scientists.
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
Part B Community Development. Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National
(80 Section ‘D’ Integration and Welfare State, Basic Teachings of Mahatma
Marks (History, Gandhi.
out of Freedom
400 Movement etc.) Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration and
Marks) 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.
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-
Part B Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Ocean
(80 Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition;
Marks Section ‘E’ Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds,
out of (Geography) Cyclones and Anti-cyclones; Humidity; Condensation and
400 Precipitation; Types of Climate, Major Natural regions of the
Marks) 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.
Part B
(40 Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in
Section ‘F’
Marks the recent years. Current important world events. Prominent
(Current
out of personalities—both Indian and International including those
Events)
400 connected with cultural activities and sports.
Marks)