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NDA Mathematics 13 April 2025
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+2.5
-0.833
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If $A=\begin{bmatrix}x&y&z\\y&z&x\\z&x&y\end{bmatrix}$

where x,y,z are integers, is an orthogonal matrix, then what is A2 equal to?

A
Null matrix 
B
Identity matrix
C
A
D
-A
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NDA Mathematics 1st September 2024
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2.5
-0.833
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Let X be a matrix of order 3 x 3, Y be a matrix of order 2 x 3 and Z be a matrix of order 3 × 2. Which of the following statements are correct?

I. (ZY)X is defined and is a square matrix of order 3.

II. Y(XZ) is defined and is a square matrix of order 2.

III. X(YZ) is not defined.

Select the answer using the code given below.

1
I and II only
2
II and III only
3
I and III only
4
I, II and III
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NDA Mathematics 1st September 2024
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2.5
-0.833
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Let A and B be two square matrices of same order. If AB is a null matrix, then which one of the following is correct? 
1
Both A and B are null matrices 
2
Either A or B is a null matrix 
3
B is a null matrix if A is a nonsingular matrix 
4
Both A and B are singular matrices 
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NDA Mathematics 1st September 2024
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2.5
-0.833
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Consider the following in respect of the matrices  $\rm P=\begin{bmatrix}0&c&-b\\\ -c&0&a\\\ b&-a&0\end{bmatrix}\ and\ \rm Q=\begin{bmatrix}a^2&ab&ac\\\ ab&b^2&bc\\\ ac&bc&c^2\end{bmatrix}$

I. PQ is a null matrix. 

II. QP is an identity matrix of order 3. 

III. PQ = QP

Which of the above is/are correct? 

1
I only 
2
II only
3
I and III
4
II and III
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