IAS/IFoS Mathematics (Optional)

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IAS Mathematics Exam Papers Analysis According to New Syllabus (from 2008)


Analysis of IAS MATHEMATICS paper 1 & 2 for IAS MATHEMATICS examination more or less the following pattern of examination is going on: According to New Syllabus (from 2008). Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory , and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each section.

Question Paper Model Paper-I : Section-A (Topics to be covered : LA, CAL, 3-D)

Time : Three Hours
Maximum Marks : 300

Q1. a, b LA 12×5=60
c, d CAL
e, f 3-D
Q2. a LA 20×3=60
b CAL
c 3-D
Q3. a LA 20×3=60
b CAL
c 3-D
Q4. a LA 20×3=60
b CAL
c 3-D

SECTION-B: Topics to be covered : ODE , Dy & Statics , VA

Q5. a, b ODE 12×5=60
c, d Dy & statics
e, f VA
Q6. a, b, c, d ODE 15×4=60
Q7. a, b, c, d

Dy & statics

15×4=60
Q8. a, b, c, d VA 15×4=60

According to New Syllabus Question Paper Model Paper-II: Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory , and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each section.

Time : Three Hours
Maximum Marks : 300

SECTION –A

Q1. a, b MA

VA

12 × 5 = 60

c, d RA
e, f CA & LPP
Q2. a, b MA 15 × 4 = 60
c, d RA
Q3. a, b MA 15 × 4 = 60
c, d RA
Q4. CA & LPP 30 + 30 = 60

SECTION-B

Q5. a, b PDE 12×5=60
c, d NA & CP
e, f Mech & Fluid Dy
Q6. PDE 60
Q7. NA & CP 30 + 30 = 60
Q8. Mech & fluid Dy 60

LEGEND

  • LA : Linear Algebra
  • CAL : Calculus
  • 3-D : 3-Dimensional Geometry
  • ODE : Ordinary Differential Equations
  • Dy & Statics : Dynamics & Statics
  • VA : Vector Analysis
  • MA : Modern Algebra
  • RA : Real Analysis
  • CA : Complex Analysis
  • LPP : Linear Programming Problem
  • PDE : Partial Differential Equations
  • NA & CP : Numerical Analysis and Computer Programming
  • Mech & Fluid Dy : Mechanics & Fluid Dynamics

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