NDA 2014 Syllabus

NDA 2014 Syllabus Details

The syllabus for NDA 2014 is as follows:

MATHEMATICS

• Algebra
• Matrices and Determinants
• Trigonometry
• Analytical Geometry of 2D and 3D
• Differential Calculus
• Integral Calculus and Differential Equations
• Vector Algebra
• Statistics
• Probability
• Permutations and Combinations
• Binomial theorem and its Applications
• Logarithms

ENGLISH

• Vocabulary
• Grammar and Usage
• Comprehension
• Cohesion in extended text

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

The syllabus under this category will include subjects like Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and Current Events.

Physics

• 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 Lenses.
• Natural and Artificial Magnets, Properties of a Magnet, Earth as a Magnet. Static and Current Electricity, conductors and Non-conductors, 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.

Chemistry

• Physical and Chemical changes
• Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equations, Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems)
• Properties of Air and Water
• Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide, 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 and Valency

General Science

• Difference between the living and non- living. Basis of Life – Cells, Protoplasm’s and Tissues
• Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals
• Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs
• Constituents of food, Balanced Diet. The Solar System – Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Social Studies

• A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilizations
• Freedom Movement in India
• Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration
• Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India
• Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development
• Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State, Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi
• Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration and 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

Geography

• The Earth, its shape and size
• Latitudes and Longitudes, Concept of time
•  International Date Line
• Movements of Earth and their effects
• Origin of Earth
• Rocks and their classification; Weathering – Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and volcanoes.
• Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition; Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, cyclones and Anti-cyclones; Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation; Types of Climate
• Major Natural regions of the 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

Current Events

• Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in the recent years
• Current important world events
• Prominent personalities – both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports