Mathematics Chapter 3: Matrices and Determinants – Class 11 Overview
Chapter 3, Matrices and Determinants, is a crucial topic in Class 11 Mathematics and forms the foundation for higher-level algebra and linear equations. This chapter is important for students preparing for competitive entry tests like NUST, ECAT, UET, NTS, as well as FSC board exams. Key concepts include types of matrices, matrix operations, determinants, properties of determinants, and applications in solving linear equations. Mastery of this chapter is essential for understanding advanced algebra and related topics.
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The horizontal lines of numbers in a matrix are called:
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For any matrix A , it is always true that
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If a matrix A has only one row then it is called:
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54. Transpose of a row matrix is:
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The main diagonal elements of a skew symmetric matrix must be:
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Which of the following Sets is not a field.
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If a matrix A has different number of rows and columns then A is called:
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In a homogeneous system of linear equations , the solution (0,0,0) is:
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13. For a square matrix ? = [???]if all ??? = ?, ? ≠ ? and at least ??? ≠ ?, ? = ? then A is called:
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Let A be a matrix and ? is an integer then ? + ? + ? + ⋯ to ? terms
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Inverse of a matrix exists if it is:
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If order of ? is ? × ? and order of B is ? × ? then order of AB is
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The element ??? of any matrix A is present in:
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For any two matrices A and B ,(? + ?)^? =
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Any matrix A is called singular if:
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The vertical lines of numbers in a matrix are called:
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If the system of linear equations have no solution at all, then it is called a/an
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The main diagonal elements of a skew hermitian matrix must be:
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A rectangular array of numbers enclosed by a square brackets is called:
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9. If a matrix A has same number of rows and columns then A is called:
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In echelon form of matrix, the first non zero entry is called:
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7. If a matrix A has only one row then it is called:
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53. The inverse of unit matrix is:
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The vertical lines of numbers in a matrix are called:
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12. For a square matrix ? = [???]if all ??? = ?, ? ≠ ? and all ??? = ?(??? − ????) for ? = ? then
A is called:
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11. For the square matrix ? = [???]?×? then ???, ???, ???…??? are:
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10. If a matrix A has different number of rows and columns then A is called:
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6. A matrix A is called real if all ??? are
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If a matrix A has same number of rows and columns then A is called:
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Which of the following Sets is a field.
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8. If a matrix A has only one column then it is called:
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5. The element ??? of any matrix A is present in:
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Which of the property does not hold matrix multiplication?
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. If a matrix of order ? × ? then the matrix of order ? × ? is :
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The horizontal lines of numbers in a matrix are called:
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The number of non zero rows in echelon form of a matrix is called:
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4. If a matrix A has ? rows and ? columns , then order of A is :
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. The additive inverse of a matrix exist only if it is:
any matrix of order ? × n
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A rectangular array of numbers enclosed by a square brackets is called:
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For the square matrix ? = [???]?×? then ???, ???, ???…??? are:
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If a matrix A has only one column then it is called:
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. The multiplicative inverse of a matrix exist only if it is:
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Importance of Matrices and Determinants for Entry Tests and Board Exams
Understanding Matrices and Determinants improves logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students can solve questions related to matrix addition, multiplication, determinants, inverses of matrices, and solving system of linear equations using Cramer’s rule efficiently. Regular practice of these concepts helps students confidently tackle both entry test and FSC board exam questions.
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