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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & Answers on “Group Theory” (UNIT I)

11). How many properties can be held by an abelian group?

a) 2
b) 3
c) 5
d) 4
Answer: c
Explanation: An abelian group holds FIVE properties simultaneously – a) Closure b)
associative c) Identity element d) Inverse element. e) Commutative

12). {1, i, -i, -1} is _____

A. a semigroup
B. not a group
C. a cyclic group
D. a non-abelian group
Answer: c
Explanation: The set of complex numbers {1, i, -i, -1} under multiplication operation is a cyclic
group. Two generators i and -i will covers all the elements of this group. Hence, it is a cyclic
group.

13). Let G denoted the set of all n x n non-singular matrices with rational numbers as entries.
Then under multiplication G is a/an
A subgroup
B finite abelian group
C infinite, non abelian group
D ininite, abelian
Answer: infinite, non abelian group

14). What is the inverse of – 1 if G = { 1, -1, i, – i} is group under multiplication?

A. −1
B. i
C. 1
D. None of Above
Answer A

15). (ba)-1 =_____ if a, b are elements of a group G?

A. b-1 a
B. a-1 b
C. b-1 a-1
D. a-1 b-1
Answer : D
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