If and are the cofactors of the elements respectively, then what is equal to?
NDA · Mathematics · UPSC · 2025
Determinants — NDA Mathematics PYQs
11 questions from this chapter, asked in 1 NDA exams between 2025.
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Practice questions first 10 of 11 — free
Consider the following statements in respect of the determinant
I. is positive if .
II. is negative if .
III. is zero if .
How many of the statements given above are correct?
If , where , then what is equal to?
If , then what is the value of ?
If is a non-real cube root of unity, then what is a root of the following equation?
What is the value of the determinant of the inverse of the matrix ?
The system of equations ,
In obtaining the solution of the system of equations , and by Cramer's rule, the value of is obtained by dividing by , where
What is the value of the determinant ?
The value of the determinant is equal to
If are the sides of a triangle and is the perimeter of the triangle, then what is equal to?
Why practise Determinants PYQs?
Determinants has appeared in the 1 NDA Mathematics exam we track between 2025. UPSC examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.
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