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mathematical quantities associated with square matrices. Determinants provide
valuable information about matrix properties, such as invertibility and solutions of
systems of linear equations. Determinants MCQ assess learners' knowledge of
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applications.
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Determinants Question 1:
1 3 λ + 2
⎡ ⎤
If the matrix⎢ 2 4 8 ⎥ is singular, then λ equals
⎣ ⎦
3 5 10
1. -2
2. 2
3. 4
4. More than one of the above English
5. None of the above
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Option 3 : 4
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Determinants Question 1 Detailed Solution
Concept:
If a Matrix is singular then its determinant is zero ( |A| )

= 0
Calculation:
Given:
Matrix is singular
∣1 3 λ + 2∣
∣ ∣
2 4 8 = 0
∣ ∣
∣3 5 10 ∣
1 (40 - 40) - 3(20 - 24) + (λ + 2)(10 - 12) = 0
-3(-4) + (λ + 2)(-2) = 0
12 - 2λ - 4 = 0
8 = 2λ
∴ λ = 4.
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For which value of x, will the matrix given below become singular?
8 x 0
⎡ ⎤
A = ⎢ 4 0 2⎥
⎣ ⎦
12 6 0
1. 2
2. 4
3. 6
4. More than one of the above
Option 2 : 4
Given:
8 x 0
⎡ ⎤
English
A = ⎢ 4 0 2⎥ and A is singular matrix.
⎣ ⎦
12 6 0
Concept:
If A is a singular matrix then |A| = 0
Calculation:
8 x 0
⎡ ⎤
A = ⎢ 4 0 2⎥
⎣ ⎦
12 6 0
A is a singular matrix then |A| = 0
Then
8(0 - 12) - x(0 - 24) = 0
24x = 96
x=4
Hence the option (2) is correct.
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∣1 x y ∣
∣ ∣
The value of the determinant 0 cos x sin y is
∣ ∣
∣0 sin x cos y ∣
1. sin (x + y)
2. sin (x - y) English
3. cos (x + y)
4. More than one of the above
Option 3 : cos (x + y)
Explanation:
∣1 x y ∣
∣ ∣
0 cos x sin y
∣ ∣
∣0 sin x cos y ∣
= 1(cos x × cos y - sin x × sin y)
= cos x cos y - sin x sin y
= cos(x + y)
(3) is correct
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Let A,B be n × n matrices such that BA + B2 = I - BA2, where I is the n × n
identity matrix. Which of the following is always true? English
1. A is nonsingular
2. B is nonsingular
3. A+B is nonsingular
4. AB is nonsingular
Option 2 : B is nonsingular
Concept:
(i) A matrix A is said to be non-singular if |A| ≠ 0, i.e., there exists a matrix

B such that AB = I, where I is identity matrix
Explanation:
BA + B2 = I - BA2
⇒ BA + B2 + BA2 = I
⇒ B(A + B + A2) = I
So we are getting a matrix such that B(A + B + A2) = I
So B is non-singular
(2) is correct
Counterexample:
For A = 0, B = I
BA + B2 = I - BA2 is satisfying
but A and AB both are singular
(1), (4) are false
For A = - I, B = I
BA + B2 = I - BA2 is satisfying
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but A + B = 0, so A + B is singular
(3) is false
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x k k k x k 50 100
⎛ ⎞ ⎛ ⎞
2
y y k 200 ⎟
⎜k x k k ⎟ ⎜
Let A = ⎜ ⎟ and B = ⎜
⎜ 2 2
⎟
⎟
then
⎜k k x k ⎟ ⎜ yz z z k ⎟
⎝ ⎠ ⎝ 2 2 2 ⎠
k k k x yzt zt t t
1. |A|= (x + 3k)(x - k)3
2. |A|= (x - 3k)(x + k)3
3. |B| = (x - ky)(y - kz)(z - kt)t
4. |B|= (x + ky) (y + kz)(z + kt)t
Option :
Explanation:
|A| =
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= Using
= Using
= (x + 3k)(x - k)3
Option (1) is correct
|B| =
= Using
= (x - ky)
= (x - ky)Using
= (x - ky)(y - kz)(z - kt)t
Option (3) is correct
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Determinants Question 6 Download Soln PDF
The value of determinant
1. 0
2. 1
3. a + b + c
4. 3
English
Option 1 : 0
Determinants Question 6 Detailed Solution Download Soln PDF
Concept:
Properties of Determinant of a Matrix:
If each entry in any row or column of a determinant is 0, then the value of

the determinant is zero.
For any square matrix say A, |A| = |AT|.
If we interchange any two rows (columns) of a matrix, the determinant is
multiplied by -1.
If any two rows (columns) of a matrix are same then the value of the
determinant is zero.
Calculation:
Apply C2 → C2 + C3
Taking common (a + b + c) from column 2, we get
As we can see that the first and the second column of the given matrix are
equal.
We know that, if any two rows (columns) of a matrix are same then the
value of the determinant is zero.
∴=0
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English
The factorized form of the following determinant is:
1. (m - n)(n - 1)(n)
2. (m - l)(n - l)(n - m)
3. (l - m)(n - l)(n - m)
4. (m - 1)(n - 1)(n - 1)
Option 2 : (m - l)(n - l)(n - m)
Applying R2 → R2 – R1
Applying R3 → R3 – R1
Now, expanding from a11.
= (m - l)(n - l)(n + l - m - l)
= (m - l)(n - l)(n - m)
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The maximum value of the determinant among all 2 × 2 real symmetric

matrices with trace 24 is _______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below) 144
Explanation:
Let the symmetric matrix be
∴ |X| = bc – a2
Since the given matrix is real, to get maximum determinant value of a

should be equal to 0.
b + c = 24
c = 24 – b
∴ |X| = b × (24 – b)
|X| = 24 b – b2
Differentiating with respect to b
|X|’ = 24 – 2b = 0
∴ b = 12
|X|’’ = - 2
English
At b = 12 it will have maximum value
c = 24 – 12 =12
Maximum value = 12 × 12 – 0 = 144
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Consider the following in respect of two non-singular matrices A and B of

the same order:
a. Det (A+ B) = det A + det B
b. (A + B)-1 = A-1 + B-1
Which of the above is/are correct?
1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Option 4 : Neither 1 nor 2
English
Concept:
A square matrix is nonsingular if its determinant is nonzero.
If then determinant of A is given by:
|A| = (a11 × a22) – (a12 × a21).
Note:
For 2 × 2 matrix,
Let A =
than, Adj A =
Note: Interchange the diagonal elements and change the sign of the
remaining elements.
Calculation:
Let and,
Now,
⇒ det A = (2 – 1) = 1
⇒ det B = (4 – 1) = 3
det A + det B = 1 + 3 = 4
⇒ det (A + B) = (12 – 4) = 8
∴ det (A+ B) ≠ det A + det B
Statement 1st is wrong.
We know that for 2 × 2 matrix, interchange the diagonal elements and

change the sign of remaining elements gives adjoint matrix.
English
We know that,
Now,
∴ (A + B)-1 ≠ A-1 + B-1
Statement 2nd is wrong.
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The value of is
1. 0
2. –(a - b) (b - c) (c - a) (a + b + c)
3. (a - b) (b - c) (c - a) (a + b + c)
4. 1
Answer (Detailed Solution Below) English
Option 2 : –(a - b) (b - c) (c - a) (a + b + c)
Concept:
Value of determinant – The sum of the products of elements of a row or a

column with their corresponding co-factors are known as the determinant
value of a square matrix.
Where Mij = determinant of the of matrix excluding ith row and jth column.
|A| = a(ei-fh) – b(di - fg) + c(dh - eg)
If we apply the operations like interchanging two rows or columns, Sum of

two rows or columns and subtracting two rows or columns the value of
determinant does not change.
Calculation:
Given
Applying the column operations
C1 → C1 – C2 and C2 → C2 – C3
Taking common (a-b) and (b-c) From first and second column respectively.
⇒ (a-b)(b-c)
Applying column operation C1 → C1 – C2
⇒ (a-b)(b-c)
Now solving the determinant we get,
A = (a-b)(b-c)[(a-c)× {(a+b)-(-c)}]
A = –(a - b) (b - c) (c - a) (a + b + c)

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If ω is a cube root of unity, then a root of the equation is
1. x = ω
2. x = 0
3. x = 1
4. x = ω2
Option 2 : x = 0
Concept:
If ω is the cube root of unity, i.e. ω3 = 1.
then 1 + ω + ω2 = 0.
ω4 = ω3ω = ω [∵ ω3 =1]
Calculation:
Given:
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C'1 = C1 + C2
R'2 = R2 - R1 and R'3 = R3 - R1
Expanding along first column:
∴ x[(x + ω2 - ω)(x + ω - ω2) - (1 - ω)(1 - ω2)]
∴ x[x2 + ωx - ω2x + ω2x + ω3 - ω4 - ωx - ω2 + ω3 - 1 + ω2 + ω - ω3]
∴ x3 = 0 (∵ ω3 = 1 and ω4 = ω3ω ⇒ ω)
∴ x = 0.
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If the matrix is singular, then λ equals
1. -2
2. 2
3. 4
4. -4 English
Option 3 : 4
Concept:
If a Matrix is singular then its determinant is zero ()
Calculation:
Given:
Matrix is singular
1 (40 - 40) - 3(20 - 24) + (λ + 2)(10 - 12) = 0
-3(-4) + (λ + 2)(-2) = 0
12 - 2λ - 4 = 0
8 = 2λ
∴ λ = 4.
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A determinant (Δ) of 3 rows (R1, R2, R3) and 3 columns (C1, C2, C3) has a
English
value Δ = 15. If two columns C2 and C3 of determinant (Δ) are
interchanged, then the value of determinant will be
1. 15
2. -15
3. 45
4. -45
Option 2 : -15
Concept:
Properties of Determinants:
1) The value of the determinant remains unchanged if both rows and

columns are interchanged.
2) If any two rows (or columns) of a determinant are interchanged, then

sign of determinant changes.
3) If any two rows (or columns) of a determinant are identical (all

corresponding elements are same), then the value of the determinant is
zero.
4) If some or all elements of a row or column of a determinant are

expressed as the sum of two (or more) terms, then the determinant can
be expressed as the sum of two (or more) determinants.
5) det (AT) = det (A)
6) det (kA) = kndet(A)
7) det(A.B) = det(A).det(B)
Explanation:
Given,
Determinant (Δ) = 15
Two columns C2 and C3 of determinant (Δ) are interchanged
English
From the properties of the determinants:
If any two rows (or columns) of a determinant are interchanged, then sign
of determinant changes.
Hence the value of determinant will be Δ = -15
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Which one of the following does NOT equal ?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Option 1 :

Concepts:
English
1. Switching two rows or columns causes the determinant to switch sign
2. Adding a multiple of one row/column to another row/column causes the
determinant to remain the same
Calculations:
Now we can use the above concepts to determine the answer.
For options 1.
Since,
Therefore, switching two rows or columns causes the determinant to

switch sign
Therefore option 1 correct
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The determinant of matrix A is 5 and the determinant of matrix B is 40.

The determinant of matrix AB is ________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below) 199 - 201
English
Concept:
If A is a square matrix of size ‘n’ and B is another matrix of size ‘n’, then:
det(A.B) = det(A).det(B)
Calculation:
Given:
det(A) = 5
det(B) = 40
det(A.B) = det(A).det(B) = 5 × 40
det(AB) = 200
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5. None of the above

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Determinants Question 1 Detailed Solution

If a Matrix is singular then its determinant is zero ( |A| )

1 (40 - 40) - 3(20 - 24) + (λ + 2)(10 - 12) = 0

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4. More than one of the above

5. None of the above

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Determinants Question 2 Detailed Solution

If A is a singular matrix then |A| = 0

A is a singular matrix then |A| = 0

8(0 - 12) - x(0 - 24) = 0

Hence the option (2) is correct.

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4. More than one of the above

5. None of the above

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Determinants Question 3 Detailed Solution

= 1(cos x × cos y - sin x × sin y)

= cos x cos y - sin x sin y

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Determinants Question 4 Detailed Solution

(i) A matrix A is said to be non-singular if |A| ≠ 0, i.e., there exists a matrix

So we are getting a matrix such that B(A + B + A2) = I

but A and AB both are singular

(1), (4) are false

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1. |A|= (x + 3k)(x - k)3

2. |A|= (x - 3k)(x + k)3

3. |B| = (x - ky)(y - kz)(z - kt)t

4. |B|= (x + ky) (y + kz)(z + kt)t

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Determinants Question 5 Detailed Solution

Option (1) is correct

= (x - ky)(y - kz)(z - kt)t

Option (3) is correct

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Determinants Question 6 Download Soln PDF

The value of determinant

Determinants Question 6 Detailed Solution Download Soln PDF

Properties of Determinant of a Matrix:

If each entry in any row or column of a determinant is 0, then the value of

Taking common (a + b + c) from column 2, we get

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Determinants Question 7 Download Soln PDF

The factorized form of the following determinant is:

|A| = (a11 × a22) – (a12 × a21).