The UPSC decides the subjects that will be a part of the National Defence Academy Exam. The subject list is decided in such a way that candidates with the right qualifications and skills are recruited in technical positions of the Indian Railways.
Hence this article will give details on subjects for the NDA Exam
Candidates preparing for the other Defence Exams can find the following like useful
Mass, Weight, Volume, Sound waves and their properties
Simple musical instruments
Rectilinear propagation of Light
Density and Specific Gravity
Reflection and refraction
Principle of Archimedes
Spherical mirrors and Lenses
Pressure Barometer
Human Eye
Motion of objects
Natural and Artificial Magnets
Velocity and Acceleration
Properties of a Magnet
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Earth as a Magnet
Force and Momentum
Static and Current Electricity
Parallelogram of Forces
Conductors and Non-conductors
Stability and Equilibrium of bodies
Ohm’s Law
Gravitation
Simple Electrical Circuits
Elementary ideas of work
Heating, Lighting, and Magnetic effects of Current
Power and Energy
Chemistry
Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide, Oxidation and Reduction.
Acids, bases and salts.
Carbon— different forms
Physical and Chemical Changes
Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial
Elements
Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches, and Gunpowder
Mixtures and Compounds
Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom
Symbols, Formulae, and simple Chemical Equation
Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights
Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems)
Valency
General Science
Common Epidemics, their causes, and prevention
Difference between the living and non-living
Food—Source of Energy for man
Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms, and Tissues
Constituents of food
Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals
Balanced Diet
History
Forces shaping the modern world;
Renaissance
Exploration and Discovery;
A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation
Freedom Movement in India
French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, and Russian Revolution
War of American Independence,
Impact of Science and Technology on Society
Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration
Concept of one World
Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India
United Nations,
Panchsheel,
Panchayati Raj, Democracy, Socialism and Communism
Role of India in the present world
Geography
The Earth, its shape and size
Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition
Latitudes and Longitudes
Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones, and Anticyclones; Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation
Concept of time
Types of Climate
International Date Line
Major Natural Regions of the World
Movements of Earth and their effects
Regional Geography of India
Climate, Natural vegetation. Mineral and Power resources;
Location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities
Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classification
Important Sea ports and main sea, land, and air routes of India
Frequently Asked Questions about NDA Exam Fees
What is the selection procedure of NDA?
First, there is a written examination. Then shortlisted candidates are called for the SSB interview round and medical examination for final selection
How many students are selected in NDA every year?
There are usually approx. 368 vacancies for every single NDA recruitment and almost 2.5 lakh aspirants from all around the country participate in the written exam. Out of these, only 545 (approx.) are called for the SSB interview.
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