Matrices and Determinants
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2021
Q251
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If $A = \left( {\matrix{
0 & {\sin \alpha } \cr
{\sin \alpha } & 0 \cr
} } \right)$ and $\det \left( {{A^2} - {1 \over 2}I} \right) = 0$, then a possible value of $\alpha$ is :
A.
${\pi \over 4}$
B.
${\pi \over 6}$
C.
${\pi \over 2}$
D.
${\pi \over 3}$
2021
Q252
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $A = \left[ {\matrix{
i & { - i} \cr
{ - i} & i \cr
} } \right],i = \sqrt { - 1} $. Then, the system of linear equations ${A^8}\left[ {\matrix{
x \cr
y \cr
} } \right] = \left[ {\matrix{
8 \cr
{64} \cr
} } \right]$ has :
A.
Exactly two solutions
B.
Infinitely many solutions
C.
A unique solution
D.
No solution
2021
Q253
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Consider the following system of equations :
x + 2y $-$ 3z = a
2x + 6y $-$ 11z = b
x $-$ 2y + 7z = c,
where a, b and c are real constants. Then the system of equations :
x + 2y $-$ 3z = a
2x + 6y $-$ 11z = b
x $-$ 2y + 7z = c,
where a, b and c are real constants. Then the system of equations :
A.
has no solution for all a, b and c
B.
has a unique solution when 5a = 2b + c
C.
has infinite number of solutions when 5a = 2b + c
D.
has a unique solution for all a, b and c
2021
Q254
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let A be a symmetric matrix of order 2 with integer entries. If the sum of the diagonal elements of A2 is 1, then the possible number of such matrices is :
A.
6
B.
4
C.
1
D.
12
2021
Q255
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The value of $\left| {\matrix{
{(a + 1)(a + 2)} & {a + 2} & 1 \cr
{(a + 2)(a + 3)} & {a + 3} & 1 \cr
{(a + 3)(a + 4)} & {a + 4} & 1 \cr
} } \right|$ is :
A.
$-$2
B.
0
C.
(a + 2)(a + 3)(a + 4)
D.
(a + 1)(a + 2)(a + 3)
2021
Q256
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let A be a 3 $\times$ 3 matrix with det(A) = 4. Let Ri denote the ith row of A. If a matrix B is obtained by performing the operation R2 $ \to $ 2R2 + 5R3 on 2A, then det(B) is equal to :
A.
64
B.
16
C.
128
D.
80
2021
Q257
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If for the matrix, $A = \left[ {\matrix{
1 & { - \alpha } \cr
\alpha & \beta \cr
} } \right]$, $A{A^T} = {I_2}$, then the value of ${\alpha ^4} + {\beta ^4}$ is :
A.
3
B.
2
C.
1
D.
4
2021
Q258
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The following system of linear equations
2x + 3y + 2z = 9
3x + 2y + 2z = 9
x $-$ y + 4z = 8
2x + 3y + 2z = 9
3x + 2y + 2z = 9
x $-$ y + 4z = 8
A.
does not have any solution
B.
has a solution ($\alpha$, $\beta$, $\gamma$) satisfying $\alpha$ + $\beta$2 + $\gamma$3 = 12
C.
has a unique solution
D.
has infinitely many solutions
2021
Q259
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let A and B be 3 $\times$ 3 real matrices such that A is symmetric matrix and B is skew-symmetric matrix. Then the system of linear equations (A2B2 $-$ B2A2) X = O, where X is a 3 $\times$ 1 column matrix of unknown variables and O is a 3 $\times$ 1 null matrix, has :
A.
no solution
B.
exactly two solutions
C.
infinitely many solutions
D.
a unique solution
2021
Q260
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For the system of linear equations:
$x - 2y = 1,x - y + kz = - 2,ky + 4z = 6,k \in R$,
consider the following statements :
(A) The system has unique solution if $k \ne 2,k \ne - 2$.
(B) The system has unique solution if k = $-$2
(C) The system has unique solution if k = 2
(D) The system has no solution if k = 2
(E) The system has infinite number of solutions if k $ \ne $ $-$2.
Which of the following statements are correct?
$x - 2y = 1,x - y + kz = - 2,ky + 4z = 6,k \in R$,
consider the following statements :
(A) The system has unique solution if $k \ne 2,k \ne - 2$.
(B) The system has unique solution if k = $-$2
(C) The system has unique solution if k = 2
(D) The system has no solution if k = 2
(E) The system has infinite number of solutions if k $ \ne $ $-$2.
Which of the following statements are correct?
A.
(B) and (E) only
B.
(C) and (D) only
C.
(A) and (E) only
D.
(A) and (D) only
2021
Q261
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The system of linear equations
3x - 2y - kz = 10
2x - 4y - 2z = 6
x+2y - z = 5m
is inconsistent if :
3x - 2y - kz = 10
2x - 4y - 2z = 6
x+2y - z = 5m
is inconsistent if :
A.
k $ \ne $ 3, m $ \in $ R
B.
k = 3, m $ \ne $ ${4 \over 5}$
C.
k = 3, m $ = $ ${4 \over 5}$
D.
k $ \ne $ 3, m $ \ne $ ${4 \over 5}$
2020
Q262
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The sum of distinct values of $\lambda $ for which the
system of equations
$\left( {\lambda - 1} \right)x + \left( {3\lambda + 1} \right)y + 2\lambda z = 0$
$\left( {\lambda - 1} \right)x + \left( {4\lambda - 2} \right)y + \left( {\lambda + 3} \right)z = 0$
$2x + \left( {3\lambda + 1} \right)y + 3\left( {\lambda - 1} \right)z = 0$
has non-zero solutions, is ________ .
$\left( {\lambda - 1} \right)x + \left( {3\lambda + 1} \right)y + 2\lambda z = 0$
$\left( {\lambda - 1} \right)x + \left( {4\lambda - 2} \right)y + \left( {\lambda + 3} \right)z = 0$
$2x + \left( {3\lambda + 1} \right)y + 3\left( {\lambda - 1} \right)z = 0$
has non-zero solutions, is ________ .
Correct Answer: 3
Explanation:
$\left| {\matrix{
{\lambda - 1} & {3\lambda + 1} & {2\lambda } \cr
{\lambda - 1} & {4\lambda - 2} & {\lambda + 3} \cr
2 & {3\lambda + 1} & {3\left( {\lambda - 1} \right)} \cr
} } \right|$ = 0
R2 $ \to $ R2 – R1
R3 $ \to $ R3 – R1
$\left| {\matrix{ {\lambda - 1} & {3\lambda + 1} & {2\lambda } \cr 0 & {\lambda - 3} & { - \lambda + 3} \cr {3 - \lambda } & 0 & {\lambda - 3} \cr } } \right| = 0$
C1 $ \to $ C1 + C3
$\left| {\matrix{ {3\lambda - 1} & {3\lambda + 1} & {2\lambda } \cr { - \lambda + 3} & {\lambda - 3} & { - \lambda + 3} \cr 0 & 0 & {\lambda - 3} \cr } } \right| = 0$
$ \Rightarrow $ ($\lambda $ - 3) [(3$\lambda $ - 1) ($\lambda $ - 3) – (3 – $\lambda $) (3$\lambda $ + 1)] = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ ($\lambda $ – 3) [3$\lambda $2 – 10$\lambda $ + 3 –(8$\lambda $ –3$\lambda $2 + 3)] = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ ($\lambda $ – 3) (6$\lambda $2 – 18$\lambda $) = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ (6$\lambda $) ($\lambda $ – 3)2 = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ $\lambda $ = 0, 3
$ \therefore $ sum of values of $\lambda $ = 0 + 3 = 3
R2 $ \to $ R2 – R1
R3 $ \to $ R3 – R1
$\left| {\matrix{ {\lambda - 1} & {3\lambda + 1} & {2\lambda } \cr 0 & {\lambda - 3} & { - \lambda + 3} \cr {3 - \lambda } & 0 & {\lambda - 3} \cr } } \right| = 0$
C1 $ \to $ C1 + C3
$\left| {\matrix{ {3\lambda - 1} & {3\lambda + 1} & {2\lambda } \cr { - \lambda + 3} & {\lambda - 3} & { - \lambda + 3} \cr 0 & 0 & {\lambda - 3} \cr } } \right| = 0$
$ \Rightarrow $ ($\lambda $ - 3) [(3$\lambda $ - 1) ($\lambda $ - 3) – (3 – $\lambda $) (3$\lambda $ + 1)] = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ ($\lambda $ – 3) [3$\lambda $2 – 10$\lambda $ + 3 –(8$\lambda $ –3$\lambda $2 + 3)] = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ ($\lambda $ – 3) (6$\lambda $2 – 18$\lambda $) = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ (6$\lambda $) ($\lambda $ – 3)2 = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ $\lambda $ = 0, 3
$ \therefore $ sum of values of $\lambda $ = 0 + 3 = 3
2020
Q263
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
If the system of equations
x - 2y + 3z = 9
2x + y + z = b
x - 7y + az = 24,
has infinitely many solutions, then a - b is equal to.........
x - 2y + 3z = 9
2x + y + z = b
x - 7y + az = 24,
has infinitely many solutions, then a - b is equal to.........
Correct Answer: 5
Explanation:
D = 0
$\left| {\matrix{ 1 & { - 2} & 3 \cr 2 & 1 & 1 \cr 1 & { - 7} & a \cr } } \right| = 0$
$1(a + 7) + 2(2a - 1) + 3( - 14 - 1) = 0$
$a + 7 + 4a - 2 - 45 = 0$
$5a = 40$
$a = 8$
${D_1} = \left| {\matrix{ 9 & { - 2} & 3 \cr b & 1 & 1 \cr {24} & { - 7} & 8 \cr } } \right| = 0$
$ \Rightarrow 9(8 + 7) + 2(8b - 24) + 3( - 7b - 24) = 0$
$ \Rightarrow 135 + 16b - 48 - 21b - 72 = 0$
$ \Rightarrow $ $15 = 5b$
$ \Rightarrow b = 3$
$a - b = 5$
$\left| {\matrix{ 1 & { - 2} & 3 \cr 2 & 1 & 1 \cr 1 & { - 7} & a \cr } } \right| = 0$
$1(a + 7) + 2(2a - 1) + 3( - 14 - 1) = 0$
$a + 7 + 4a - 2 - 45 = 0$
$5a = 40$
$a = 8$
${D_1} = \left| {\matrix{ 9 & { - 2} & 3 \cr b & 1 & 1 \cr {24} & { - 7} & 8 \cr } } \right| = 0$
$ \Rightarrow 9(8 + 7) + 2(8b - 24) + 3( - 7b - 24) = 0$
$ \Rightarrow 135 + 16b - 48 - 21b - 72 = 0$
$ \Rightarrow $ $15 = 5b$
$ \Rightarrow b = 3$
$a - b = 5$
2020
Q264
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let S be the set of all integer solutions, (x, y, z),
of the system of equations
x – 2y + 5z = 0
–2x + 4y + z = 0
–7x + 14y + 9z = 0
such that 15 $ \le $ x2 + y2 + z2 $ \le $ 150. Then, the number of elements in the set S is equal to ______ .
x – 2y + 5z = 0
–2x + 4y + z = 0
–7x + 14y + 9z = 0
such that 15 $ \le $ x2 + y2 + z2 $ \le $ 150. Then, the number of elements in the set S is equal to ______ .
Correct Answer: 8
Explanation:
$x - 2y + 5z = 0$ ....(1)
$ - 2x + 4y + z = 0$ .....(2)
$ - 7x + 14y + 9z = 0$ ....(3)
2.(1) + (2) we get z = 0, x = 2y
15 $ \le $ 4y2 + y2 $ \le $ 150
$ \Rightarrow $ 3 $ \le $ y2 $ \le $ 30
$y \in \left[ { - \sqrt {30} , - \sqrt 3 } \right] \cup \left[ {\sqrt 3 ,\sqrt {30} } \right]$
$y = \pm 2,\, \pm 3,\, \pm 4,\, \pm 5$
$ \therefore $ no. of integer's in S is 8
$ - 2x + 4y + z = 0$ .....(2)
$ - 7x + 14y + 9z = 0$ ....(3)
2.(1) + (2) we get z = 0, x = 2y
15 $ \le $ 4y2 + y2 $ \le $ 150
$ \Rightarrow $ 3 $ \le $ y2 $ \le $ 30
$y \in \left[ { - \sqrt {30} , - \sqrt 3 } \right] \cup \left[ {\sqrt 3 ,\sqrt {30} } \right]$
$y = \pm 2,\, \pm 3,\, \pm 4,\, \pm 5$
$ \therefore $ no. of integer's in S is 8
2020
Q265
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let A = $\left[ {\matrix{
x & 1 \cr
1 & 0 \cr
} } \right]$, x $ \in $ R and A4 = [aij].
If a11 = 109, then a22 is equal to _______ .
If a11 = 109, then a22 is equal to _______ .
Correct Answer: 10
Explanation:
${A^2} = \left[ {\matrix{
x & 1 \cr
1 & 0 \cr
} } \right]\left[ {\matrix{
x & 1 \cr
1 & 0 \cr
} } \right] = \left[ {\matrix{
{{x^2} + 1} & x \cr
x & 1 \cr
} } \right]$
${A^4} = \left[ {\matrix{ {{x^2} + 1} & x \cr x & 1 \cr } } \right]\left[ {\matrix{ {{x^2} + 1} & x \cr x & 1 \cr } } \right]$
$ = \left[ {\matrix{ {{{({x^2} + 1)}^2} + {x^2}} & {x({x^2} + 1) + x} \cr {x({x^2} + 1) + x} & {{x^2} + 1} \cr } } \right]$
Given ${({x^2} + 1)^2} + {x^2} = 109$
Let ${x^2} + 1$ = t
${t^2} + t - 1 = 109$
$ \Rightarrow $ (t $ - $ 10) (t + 11) = 0
$ \therefore $ t = 10 = x2 + 1 = a22
${A^4} = \left[ {\matrix{ {{x^2} + 1} & x \cr x & 1 \cr } } \right]\left[ {\matrix{ {{x^2} + 1} & x \cr x & 1 \cr } } \right]$
$ = \left[ {\matrix{ {{{({x^2} + 1)}^2} + {x^2}} & {x({x^2} + 1) + x} \cr {x({x^2} + 1) + x} & {{x^2} + 1} \cr } } \right]$
Given ${({x^2} + 1)^2} + {x^2} = 109$
Let ${x^2} + 1$ = t
${t^2} + t - 1 = 109$
$ \Rightarrow $ (t $ - $ 10) (t + 11) = 0
$ \therefore $ t = 10 = x2 + 1 = a22
2020
Q266
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The number of all 3 × 3 matrices A, with
enteries from the set {–1, 0, 1} such that the sum
of the diagonal elements of AAT is 3, is
Correct Answer: 672
Explanation:
Let A = $\left[ {\matrix{
{{a_{11}}} & {{a_{12}}} & {{a_{13}}} \cr
{{a_{21}}} & {{a_{22}}} & {{a_{23}}} \cr
{{a_{31}}} & {{a_{32}}} & {{a_{33}}} \cr
} } \right]$
$ \therefore $ AT = $\left[ {\matrix{ {{a_{11}}} & {{a_{21}}} & {{a_{31}}} \cr {{a_{12}}} & {{a_{22}}} & {{a_{32}}} \cr {{a_{13}}} & {{a_{23}}} & {{a_{33}}} \cr } } \right]$
diagonal elements of AAT are $a_{11}^2 + a_{12}^2 + a_{13}^2$ ,
$a_{21}^2 + a_{22}^2 + a_{23}^2$ , $a_{31}^2 + a_{32}^2 + a_{33}^2$
Given Sum = ($a_{11}^2 + a_{12}^2 + a_{13}^2$) +
($a_{21}^2 + a_{22}^2 + a_{23}^2$) + ($a_{31}^2 + a_{32}^2 + a_{33}^2$) = 3
This is only possible when three enteries must be either 1 or – 1 and all other six enteries are 0.
$ \therefore $ Number of matrices = 9C3 $ \times $ 2 $ \times $ 2 $ \times $ 2
= 672
$ \therefore $ AT = $\left[ {\matrix{ {{a_{11}}} & {{a_{21}}} & {{a_{31}}} \cr {{a_{12}}} & {{a_{22}}} & {{a_{32}}} \cr {{a_{13}}} & {{a_{23}}} & {{a_{33}}} \cr } } \right]$
diagonal elements of AAT are $a_{11}^2 + a_{12}^2 + a_{13}^2$ ,
$a_{21}^2 + a_{22}^2 + a_{23}^2$ , $a_{31}^2 + a_{32}^2 + a_{33}^2$
Given Sum = ($a_{11}^2 + a_{12}^2 + a_{13}^2$) +
($a_{21}^2 + a_{22}^2 + a_{23}^2$) + ($a_{31}^2 + a_{32}^2 + a_{33}^2$) = 3
This is only possible when three enteries must be either 1 or – 1 and all other six enteries are 0.
$ \therefore $ Number of matrices = 9C3 $ \times $ 2 $ \times $ 2 $ \times $ 2
= 672
2020
Q267
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
If the system of linear equations,
x + y + z = 6
x + 2y + 3z = 10
3x + 2y + $\lambda $z = $\mu $
has more than two solutions, then $\mu $ - $\lambda $2 is equal to ______.
x + y + z = 6
x + 2y + 3z = 10
3x + 2y + $\lambda $z = $\mu $
has more than two solutions, then $\mu $ - $\lambda $2 is equal to ______.
Correct Answer: 13
Explanation:
Given system of equation more than
2 solutions.
Hence system of equation has infinite many
solution.
$ \therefore $ $\Delta $ = $\Delta $1 = $\Delta $2 = $\Delta $3 = 0
$\Delta $ = $\left| {\matrix{ 1 & 1 & 1 \cr 1 & 2 & 3 \cr 3 & 2 & \lambda \cr } } \right|$ = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ 1(2λ – 6) – 1(λ – 9) + 1(– 4) = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ 2λ – 6 – λ + 9 – 4 = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ λ = 1
$\Delta $1 = $\left| {\matrix{ 6 & 1 & 1 \cr {10} & 2 & 3 \cr \mu & 2 & \lambda \cr } } \right|$ = 0
6(2λ – 6) – 1(10λ – 3μ) + 1(20 – 2μ) = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ 12λ – 36 – 10λ + 3μ + 20 – 2μ = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ 2λ + μ = 16
$ \Rightarrow $ 2 + μ = 16
$ \Rightarrow $ $\mu $ = 14
$ \therefore $ $\mu $ - $\lambda $2 = 14 - 1 = 13
$ \therefore $ $\Delta $ = $\Delta $1 = $\Delta $2 = $\Delta $3 = 0
$\Delta $ = $\left| {\matrix{ 1 & 1 & 1 \cr 1 & 2 & 3 \cr 3 & 2 & \lambda \cr } } \right|$ = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ 1(2λ – 6) – 1(λ – 9) + 1(– 4) = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ 2λ – 6 – λ + 9 – 4 = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ λ = 1
$\Delta $1 = $\left| {\matrix{ 6 & 1 & 1 \cr {10} & 2 & 3 \cr \mu & 2 & \lambda \cr } } \right|$ = 0
6(2λ – 6) – 1(10λ – 3μ) + 1(20 – 2μ) = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ 12λ – 36 – 10λ + 3μ + 20 – 2μ = 0
$ \Rightarrow $ 2λ + μ = 16
$ \Rightarrow $ 2 + μ = 16
$ \Rightarrow $ $\mu $ = 14
$ \therefore $ $\mu $ - $\lambda $2 = 14 - 1 = 13
2020
Q268
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $\theta = {\pi \over 5}$ and $A = \left[ {\matrix{
{\cos \theta } & {\sin \theta } \cr
{ - \sin \theta } & {\cos \theta } \cr
} } \right]$.
If B = A + A4 , then det (B) :
If B = A + A4 , then det (B) :
A.
lies in (1, 2)
B.
lies in (2, 3).
C.
is zero.
D.
is one.
2020
Q269
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The values of $\lambda $ and $\mu $ for which the system of linear equations
x + y + z = 2
x + 2y + 3z = 5
x + 3y + $\lambda $z = $\mu $
has infinitely many solutions are, respectively:
x + y + z = 2
x + 2y + 3z = 5
x + 3y + $\lambda $z = $\mu $
has infinitely many solutions are, respectively:
A.
6 and 8
B.
5 and 8
C.
5 and 7
D.
4 and 9
2020
Q270
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let m and M be respectively the minimum and maximum values of
$\left| {\matrix{ {{{\cos }^2}x} & {1 + {{\sin }^2}x} & {\sin 2x} \cr {1 + {{\cos }^2}x} & {{{\sin }^2}x} & {\sin 2x} \cr {{{\cos }^2}x} & {{{\sin }^2}x} & {1 + \sin 2x} \cr } } \right|$
Then the ordered pair (m, M) is equal to :
$\left| {\matrix{ {{{\cos }^2}x} & {1 + {{\sin }^2}x} & {\sin 2x} \cr {1 + {{\cos }^2}x} & {{{\sin }^2}x} & {\sin 2x} \cr {{{\cos }^2}x} & {{{\sin }^2}x} & {1 + \sin 2x} \cr } } \right|$
Then the ordered pair (m, M) is equal to :
A.
(–3, –1)
B.
(–4, –1)
C.
(1, 3)
D.
(–3, 3)
2020
Q271
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the system of linear equations
x + y + 3z = 0
x + 3y + k2z = 0
3x + y + 3z = 0
has a non-zero solution (x, y, z) for some k $ \in $ R, then x + $\left( {{y \over z}} \right)$ is equal to :
x + y + 3z = 0
x + 3y + k2z = 0
3x + y + 3z = 0
has a non-zero solution (x, y, z) for some k $ \in $ R, then x + $\left( {{y \over z}} \right)$ is equal to :
A.
9
B.
3
C.
-9
D.
-3
2020
Q272
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If a + x = b + y = c + z + 1, where a, b, c, x, y, z
are non-zero distinct real numbers, then
$\left| {\matrix{ x & {a + y} & {x + a} \cr y & {b + y} & {y + b} \cr z & {c + y} & {z + c} \cr } } \right|$ is equal to :
are non-zero distinct real numbers, then
$\left| {\matrix{ x & {a + y} & {x + a} \cr y & {b + y} & {y + b} \cr z & {c + y} & {z + c} \cr } } \right|$ is equal to :
A.
y(b – a)
B.
y(a – b)
C.
y(a – c)
D.
0
2020
Q273
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $\lambda \in $ R . The system of linear equations
2x1 - 4x2 + $\lambda $x3 = 1
x1 - 6x2 + x3 = 2
$\lambda $x1 - 10x2 + 4x3 = 3
is inconsistent for:
2x1 - 4x2 + $\lambda $x3 = 1
x1 - 6x2 + x3 = 2
$\lambda $x1 - 10x2 + 4x3 = 3
is inconsistent for:
A.
exactly one positive value of $\lambda $
B.
exactly one negative value of $\lambda $
C.
exactly two values of $\lambda $
D.
every value of $\lambda $
2020
Q274
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the minimum and the maximum values of the function $f:\left[ {{\pi \over 4},{\pi \over 2}} \right] \to R$, defined by
$f\left( \theta \right) = \left| {\matrix{ { - {{\sin }^2}\theta } & { - 1 - {{\sin }^2}\theta } & 1 \cr { - {{\cos }^2}\theta } & { - 1 - {{\cos }^2}\theta } & 1 \cr {12} & {10} & { - 2} \cr } } \right|$ are m and M respectively, then the ordered pair (m,M) is equal to :
$f\left( \theta \right) = \left| {\matrix{ { - {{\sin }^2}\theta } & { - 1 - {{\sin }^2}\theta } & 1 \cr { - {{\cos }^2}\theta } & { - 1 - {{\cos }^2}\theta } & 1 \cr {12} & {10} & { - 2} \cr } } \right|$ are m and M respectively, then the ordered pair (m,M) is equal to :
A.
$\left( {0,2\sqrt 2 } \right)$
B.
(-4, 0)
C.
(-4, 4)
D.
(0, 4)
2020
Q275
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Suppose the vectors x1, x2 and x3 are the
solutions of the system of linear equations,
Ax = b when the vector b on the right side is equal to b1, b2 and b3 respectively. if
${x_1} = \left[ {\matrix{ 1 \cr 1 \cr 1 \cr } } \right]$, ${x_2} = \left[ {\matrix{ 0 \cr 2 \cr 1 \cr } } \right]$, ${x_3} = \left[ {\matrix{ 0 \cr 0 \cr 1 \cr } } \right]$
${b_1} = \left[ {\matrix{ 1 \cr 0 \cr 0 \cr } } \right]$, ${b_2} = \left[ {\matrix{ 0 \cr 2 \cr 0 \cr } } \right]$ and ${b_3} = \left[ {\matrix{ 0 \cr 0 \cr 2 \cr } } \right]$,
then the determinant of A is equal to :
solutions of the system of linear equations,
Ax = b when the vector b on the right side is equal to b1, b2 and b3 respectively. if
${x_1} = \left[ {\matrix{ 1 \cr 1 \cr 1 \cr } } \right]$, ${x_2} = \left[ {\matrix{ 0 \cr 2 \cr 1 \cr } } \right]$, ${x_3} = \left[ {\matrix{ 0 \cr 0 \cr 1 \cr } } \right]$
${b_1} = \left[ {\matrix{ 1 \cr 0 \cr 0 \cr } } \right]$, ${b_2} = \left[ {\matrix{ 0 \cr 2 \cr 0 \cr } } \right]$ and ${b_3} = \left[ {\matrix{ 0 \cr 0 \cr 2 \cr } } \right]$,
then the determinant of A is equal to :
A.
${3 \over 2}$
B.
4
C.
2
D.
${1 \over 2}$
2020
Q276
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the system of equations
x+y+z=2
2x+4y–z=6
3x+2y+$\lambda $z=$\mu $
has infinitely many solutions, then
x+y+z=2
2x+4y–z=6
3x+2y+$\lambda $z=$\mu $
has infinitely many solutions, then
A.
2$\lambda $ - $\mu $ = 5
B.
$\lambda $ - 2$\mu $ = -5
C.
2$\lambda $ + $\mu $ = 14
D.
$\lambda $ + 2$\mu $ = 14
2020
Q277
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If $A = \left[ {\matrix{
{\cos \theta } & {i\sin \theta } \cr
{i\sin \theta } & {\cos \theta } \cr
} } \right]$, $\left( {\theta = {\pi \over {24}}} \right)$
and ${A^5} = \left[ {\matrix{ a & b \cr c & d \cr } } \right]$, where $i = \sqrt { - 1} $ then which one of the following is not true?
and ${A^5} = \left[ {\matrix{ a & b \cr c & d \cr } } \right]$, where $i = \sqrt { - 1} $ then which one of the following is not true?
A.
$a$2 - $c$2 = 1
B.
$0 \le {a^2} + {b^2} \le 1$
C.
$ a$2 - $d$2 = 0
D.
${a^2} - {b^2} = {1 \over 2}$
2020
Q278
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let A be a 3 $ \times $ 3 matrix such that
adj A = $\left[ {\matrix{ 2 & { - 1} & 1 \cr { - 1} & 0 & 2 \cr 1 & { - 2} & { - 1} \cr } } \right]$ and B = adj(adj A).
If |A| = $\lambda $ and |(B-1)T| = $\mu $ , then the ordered pair,
(|$\lambda $|, $\mu $) is equal to :
adj A = $\left[ {\matrix{ 2 & { - 1} & 1 \cr { - 1} & 0 & 2 \cr 1 & { - 2} & { - 1} \cr } } \right]$ and B = adj(adj A).
If |A| = $\lambda $ and |(B-1)T| = $\mu $ , then the ordered pair,
(|$\lambda $|, $\mu $) is equal to :
A.
(3, 81)
B.
$\left( {9,{1 \over 9}} \right)$
C.
$\left( {3,{1 \over {81}}} \right)$
D.
$\left( {9,{1 \over {81}}} \right)$
2020
Q279
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If $\Delta $ = $\left| {\matrix{
{x - 2} & {2x - 3} & {3x - 4} \cr
{2x - 3} & {3x - 4} & {4x - 5} \cr
{3x - 5} & {5x - 8} & {10x - 17} \cr
} } \right|$ =
Ax3 + Bx2 + Cx + D, then B + C is equal to :
Ax3 + Bx2 + Cx + D, then B + C is equal to :
A.
-1
B.
-3
C.
9
D.
1
2020
Q280
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let a, b, c $ \in $ R be all non-zero and satisfy
a3 + b3 + c3 = 2. If the matrix
A = $\left( {\matrix{ a & b & c \cr b & c & a \cr c & a & b \cr } } \right)$
satisfies ATA = I, then a value of abc can be :
a3 + b3 + c3 = 2. If the matrix
A = $\left( {\matrix{ a & b & c \cr b & c & a \cr c & a & b \cr } } \right)$
satisfies ATA = I, then a value of abc can be :
A.
3
B.
${1 \over 3}$
C.
-${1 \over 3}$
D.
${2 \over 3}$
2020
Q281
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let A = {X = (x, y, z)T: PX = 0 and
x2 + y2 + z2 = 1} where
$P = \left[ {\matrix{ 1 & 2 & 1 \cr { - 2} & 3 & { - 4} \cr 1 & 9 & { - 1} \cr } } \right]$,
then the set A :
x2 + y2 + z2 = 1} where
$P = \left[ {\matrix{ 1 & 2 & 1 \cr { - 2} & 3 & { - 4} \cr 1 & 9 & { - 1} \cr } } \right]$,
then the set A :
A.
is an empty set.
B.
contains more than two elements.
C.
contains exactly two elements.
D.
is a singleton.
2020
Q282
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let S be the set of all $\lambda $ $ \in $ R for which the system
of linear equations
2x – y + 2z = 2
x – 2y + $\lambda $z = –4
x + $\lambda $y + z = 4
has no solution. Then the set S :
2x – y + 2z = 2
x – 2y + $\lambda $z = –4
x + $\lambda $y + z = 4
has no solution. Then the set S :
A.
contains more than two elements.
B.
contains exactly two elements.
C.
is a singleton.
D.
is an empty set.
2020
Q283
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let A be a 2 $ \times $ 2 real matrix with entries from
{0, 1} and |A|
$ \ne $ 0. Consider the following two
statements :
(P) If A $ \ne $ I2 , then |A| = –1
(Q) If |A| = 1, then tr(A) = 2,
where I2 denotes 2 $ \times $ 2 identity matrix and tr(A) denotes the sum of the diagonal entries of A. Then :
(P) If A $ \ne $ I2 , then |A| = –1
(Q) If |A| = 1, then tr(A) = 2,
where I2 denotes 2 $ \times $ 2 identity matrix and tr(A) denotes the sum of the diagonal entries of A. Then :
A.
(P) is true and (Q) is false
B.
Both (P) and (Q) are false
C.
Both (P) and (Q) are true
D.
(P) is false and (Q) is true
2020
Q284
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The following system of linear equations
7x + 6y – 2z = 0
3x + 4y + 2z = 0
x – 2y – 6z = 0, has
7x + 6y – 2z = 0
3x + 4y + 2z = 0
x – 2y – 6z = 0, has
A.
no solution
B.
infinitely many solutions, (x, y, z) satisfying
y = 2z
C.
infinitely many solutions, (x, y, z) satisfying
x = 2z
D.
only the trivial solution
2020
Q285
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the matrices A = $\left[ {\matrix{
1 & 1 & 2 \cr
1 & 3 & 4 \cr
1 & { - 1} & 3 \cr
} } \right]$,
B = adjA and C = 3A, then ${{\left| {adjB} \right|} \over {\left| C \right|}}$ is equal to :
B = adjA and C = 3A, then ${{\left| {adjB} \right|} \over {\left| C \right|}}$ is equal to :
A.
8
B.
2
C.
72
D.
16
2020
Q286
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If for some $\alpha $ and $\beta $ in R, the intersection of the
following three places
x + 4y – 2z = 1
x + 7y – 5z = b
x + 5y + $\alpha $z = 5
is a line in R3, then $\alpha $ + $\beta $ is equal to :
x + 4y – 2z = 1
x + 7y – 5z = b
x + 5y + $\alpha $z = 5
is a line in R3, then $\alpha $ + $\beta $ is equal to :
A.
-10
B.
0
C.
10
D.
2
2020
Q287
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If $A = \left( {\matrix{
2 & 2 \cr
9 & 4 \cr
} } \right)$ and $I = \left( {\matrix{
1 & 0 \cr
0 & 1 \cr
} } \right)$ then 10A–1 is
equal to :
A.
6I – A
B.
4I – A
C.
A – 6I
D.
A – 4I
2020
Q288
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The system of linear equations
$\lambda $x + 2y + 2z = 5
2$\lambda $x + 3y + 5z = 8
4x + $\lambda $y + 6z = 10 has
$\lambda $x + 2y + 2z = 5
2$\lambda $x + 3y + 5z = 8
4x + $\lambda $y + 6z = 10 has
A.
a unique solution when $\lambda $ = –8
B.
no solution when $\lambda $ = 2
C.
infinitely many solutions when $\lambda $ = 2
D.
no solution when $\lambda $ = 8
2020
Q289
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For which of the following ordered pairs ($\mu $, $\delta $),
the system of linear equations
x + 2y + 3z = 1
3x + 4y + 5z = $\mu $
4x + 4y + 4z = $\delta $
is inconsistent ?
x + 2y + 3z = 1
3x + 4y + 5z = $\mu $
4x + 4y + 4z = $\delta $
is inconsistent ?
A.
(1, 0)
B.
(4, 3)
C.
(4, 6)
D.
(3, 4)
2020
Q290
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let A = [aij] and B = [bij] be two 3 × 3 real matrices such that bij = (3)(i+j-2)aji, where i, j = 1, 2, 3.
If the determinant of B is 81, then the determinant of A is:
A.
3
B.
${1 \over 3}$
C.
${1 \over 9}$
D.
${1 \over {81}}$
2020
Q291
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $\alpha $ be a root of the equation x2 + x + 1 = 0 and the
matrix A = ${1 \over {\sqrt 3 }}\left[ {\matrix{ 1 & 1 & 1 \cr 1 & \alpha & {{\alpha ^2}} \cr 1 & {{\alpha ^2}} & {{\alpha ^4}} \cr } } \right]$
then the matrix A31 is equal to
matrix A = ${1 \over {\sqrt 3 }}\left[ {\matrix{ 1 & 1 & 1 \cr 1 & \alpha & {{\alpha ^2}} \cr 1 & {{\alpha ^2}} & {{\alpha ^4}} \cr } } \right]$
then the matrix A31 is equal to
A.
A2
B.
A
C.
I3
D.
A3
2020
Q292
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the system of linear equations
2x + 2ay + az = 0
2x + 3by + bz = 0
2x + 4cy + cz = 0,
where a, b, c $ \in $ R are non-zero distinct; has a non-zero solution, then:
2x + 2ay + az = 0
2x + 3by + bz = 0
2x + 4cy + cz = 0,
where a, b, c $ \in $ R are non-zero distinct; has a non-zero solution, then:
A.
${1 \over a},{1 \over b},{1 \over c}$ are in A.P.
B.
a + b + c = 0
C.
a, b, c are in G.P.
D.
a,b,c are in A.P.
2019
Q293
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A value of $\theta \in \left( {0,{\pi \over 3}} \right)$, for which
$\left| {\matrix{ {1 + {{\cos }^2}\theta } & {{{\sin }^2}\theta } & {4\cos 6\theta } \cr {{{\cos }^2}\theta } & {1 + {{\sin }^2}\theta } & {4\cos 6\theta } \cr {{{\cos }^2}\theta } & {{{\sin }^2}\theta } & {1 + 4\cos 6\theta } \cr } } \right| = 0$, is :
$\left| {\matrix{ {1 + {{\cos }^2}\theta } & {{{\sin }^2}\theta } & {4\cos 6\theta } \cr {{{\cos }^2}\theta } & {1 + {{\sin }^2}\theta } & {4\cos 6\theta } \cr {{{\cos }^2}\theta } & {{{\sin }^2}\theta } & {1 + 4\cos 6\theta } \cr } } \right| = 0$, is :
A.
${\pi \over {18}}$
B.
${\pi \over {9}}$
C.
${{7\pi } \over {24}}$
D.
${{7\pi } \over {36}}$
2019
Q294
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If $B = \left[ {\matrix{
5 & {2\alpha } & 1 \cr
0 & 2 & 1 \cr
\alpha & 3 & { - 1} \cr
} } \right]$ is the inverse of a 3 × 3 matrix A, then the sum of all values of $\alpha $ for which
det(A) + 1 = 0, is :
A.
2
B.
- 1
C.
0
D.
1
2019
Q295
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If A is a symmetric matrix and B is a skew-symmetric matrix such that A + B = $\left[ {\matrix{
2 & 3 \cr
5 & { - 1} \cr
} } \right]$, then AB is equal
to :
A.
$\left[ {\matrix{
4 & { - 2} \cr
1 & { - 4} \cr
} } \right]$
B.
$\left[ {\matrix{
{ - 4} & { - 2} \cr
{ - 1} & 4 \cr
} } \right]$
C.
$\left[ {\matrix{
{ - 4} & 2 \cr
1 & 4 \cr
} } \right]$
D.
$\left[ {\matrix{
4 & { - 2} \cr
{ - 1} & { - 4} \cr
} } \right]$
2019
Q296
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $\lambda $ be a real number for which the system of linear equations x + y + z = 6, 4x + $\lambda $y – $\lambda $z = $\lambda $ – 2,
3x + 2y – 4z = – 5 has infinitely many solutions. Then $\lambda $ is a root of the quadratic equation:
A.
$\lambda $2 + $\lambda $ - 6 = 0
B.
$\lambda $2 - $\lambda $ - 6 = 0
C.
$\lambda $2 - 3$\lambda $ - 4 = 0
D.
$\lambda $2 + 3$\lambda $ - 4 = 0
2019
Q297
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The sum of the real roots of the equation
$\left| {\matrix{ x & { - 6} & { - 1} \cr 2 & { - 3x} & {x - 3} \cr { - 3} & {2x} & {x + 2} \cr } } \right| = 0$, is equal to :
$\left| {\matrix{ x & { - 6} & { - 1} \cr 2 & { - 3x} & {x - 3} \cr { - 3} & {2x} & {x + 2} \cr } } \right| = 0$, is equal to :
A.
- 4
B.
0
C.
1
D.
6
2019
Q298
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the system of linear equations
x + y + z = 5
x + 2y + 2z = 6
x + 3y + $\lambda $z = $\mu $, ($\lambda $, $\mu $ $ \in $ R), has infinitely many solutions, then the value of $\lambda $ + $\mu $ is :
x + y + z = 5
x + 2y + 2z = 6
x + 3y + $\lambda $z = $\mu $, ($\lambda $, $\mu $ $ \in $ R), has infinitely many solutions, then the value of $\lambda $ + $\mu $ is :
A.
10
B.
9
C.
7
D.
12
2019
Q299
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If ${\Delta _1} = \left| {\matrix{
x & {\sin \theta } & {\cos \theta } \cr
{ - \sin \theta } & { - x} & 1 \cr
{\cos \theta } & 1 & x \cr
} } \right|$ and
${\Delta _2} = \left| {\matrix{ x & {\sin 2\theta } & {\cos 2\theta } \cr { - \sin 2\theta } & { - x} & 1 \cr {\cos 2\theta } & 1 & x \cr } } \right|$, $x \ne 0$ ;
then for all $\theta \in \left( {0,{\pi \over 2}} \right)$ :
${\Delta _2} = \left| {\matrix{ x & {\sin 2\theta } & {\cos 2\theta } \cr { - \sin 2\theta } & { - x} & 1 \cr {\cos 2\theta } & 1 & x \cr } } \right|$, $x \ne 0$ ;
then for all $\theta \in \left( {0,{\pi \over 2}} \right)$ :
A.
${\Delta _1} - {\Delta _2}$ = x (cos 2$\theta $ – cos 4$\theta $)
B.
${\Delta _1} + {\Delta _2}$ = - 2x3
C.
${\Delta _1} + {\Delta _2}$ = – 2(x3 + x –1)
D.
${\Delta _1} - {\Delta _2}$ = - 2x3
2019
Q300
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the system of equations 2x + 3y – z = 0, x + ky
– 2z = 0 and 2x – y + z = 0 has a non-trival solution
(x, y, z), then ${x \over y} + {y \over z} + {z \over x} + k$
is equal to :-
A.
-4
B.
${3 \over 4}$
C.
${1 \over 2}$
D.
$-{1 \over 4}$