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Determinants — NDA Mathematics PYQs

11 questions from this chapter, asked in 1 NDA exams between 2025.

11questions
1NDA exams
2025years covered

Questions asked per year

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Q1MCQ2025

If and are the cofactors of the elements respectively, then what is equal to?

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Q2MCQ2025

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?

(A)None
(B)One
(C)Two
(D)All three
Q3MCQ2025

If , where , then what is equal to?

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(B)
(C)
(D)
Q4MCQ2025

If , then what is the value of ?

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(B)
(C)
(D)
Q5MCQ2025

If is a non-real cube root of unity, then what is a root of the following equation?

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Q6MCQ2025

What is the value of the determinant of the inverse of the matrix ?

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Q7MCQ2025

The system of equations ,

(A)has a unique solution
(B)has infinitely many solutions
(C)is inconsistent
(D)is consistent and has exactly two solutions
Q8MCQ2025

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 ?

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(B)
(C)
(D)
Q9MCQ2025

The value of the determinant is equal to

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(B)
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Q10MCQ2025

If are the sides of a triangle and is the perimeter of the triangle, then what is equal to?

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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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