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In the Defence Examination such as ,CDS NDA, NA etc Chemistry plays an important role in scoring good marks. Questions asked from the chemistry subjects up to the level of Class 12. Questions are generally based on the 10+2 standard Chemistry and basics of chemistry such as Various Chemical Reactions and their Products, Organic chemistry, Physical Chemistry, IUPAC Nomenclature and direct questions from the periodic table.

It is essential to go through the basic concepts and please try to prefer NCERT Chemistry Textbooks up to 12th standards for the basic concepts so that you can score good marks in the exam. In this article, we provide you with chemistry notes for Defence such as CDS, NDA, NA etc.

Chemistry Notes for Defence - Important Points

In the Defence Examination such as NDA, CDS, NA etc Chemistry section consists of approx 15 questions that total up to 60 marks under the General Ability Test. Here we provide you topic-wise Syllabus for the Chemistry Sections you can follow the below table.

S.no Chemistry syllabus for Defence examination
1. Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide, Oxidation and Reduction.
2. Carbon - different forms.
3. Acids, bases and salts.
4. Fertilizers - Natural and Artificial
5. Physical and Chemical Changes.
6. Elements
7. Mixtures and Compounds
8. The material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement Paints, Safety Matches, and Gunpowder
9. Symbols, Formulae, and Simple Chemical Equation
10. Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights
11. Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom
12. Valency
13. Law of Chemical Combination
14. Properties of Air and Water.

Conclusion

Chemistry exam plays an important role in defence examination such as NDA, CDS etc. And each number is benefial for the candidates to ace the exmaination.Go through the basic of the subject.You should know about the preparation method for substance or products.To prepare for the chemistry section refer NCERT Text book From IX to XII.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many questions are asked in chemistry in the NDA examination?

Ans. In the NDA examination, approx 15 questions were asked in chemistry.

Q2. How marks are distributed in the NDA Examination?

Ans. The NDA written examination is a total of 900 marks. The mathematics section is of 300 marks whereas the General Ability is of 600 marks.

Q3. Which topics are important to cover for the NDA Chemistry part?

Ans. For chemistry sections of the NDA, candidates should cover Various Chemical Reactions and their Products, Organic chemistry, Physical Chemistry, IUPAC Nomenclature and direct questions from the periodic table.

Q4. Is chemistry section is easy or difficult in the CDS Exam?

Ans. If you have good strategy and your basic concept is clear then chemistry will not trouble you in CDS Exam.

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