Consider the ring \(\rm R=\left\{\Sigma_{n \in Z} a_n X^n \left|a_n \in Z; \ and \ a_n \ne 0\ only\ for\ finitely\ many \ n \in Z\right.\right\}\) where addition and multiplication are given by \(\rm \Sigma_{n \in Z}a_n X^n+\rm \Sigma_{n \in Z}b_n X^n=\rm \Sigma_{n \in Z}(a_n+b_n)X^n\)

\(\rm \left(\rm \Sigma_{n \in Z}a_n X^n\right)\rm (\Sigma_{n \in Z}b_m X^m)=\rm \Sigma_{k \in Z}(\Sigma_{n+m=k}a_nb_m) X^k\)

Which of the following statements is true? 

This question was previously asked in
CSIR-UGC (NET) Mathematical Science: Held on (2024 June)
View all CSIR NET Papers >
  1. R is not commutative 
  2. The ideal (X - 1) is a maximal ideal in R 
  3. The ideal (X - 1, 2) is a prime ideal in R 
  4. The ideal (X, 5) is a maximal ideal in R 

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : The ideal (X - 1, 2) is a prime ideal in R 
Free
Seating Arrangement
3.3 K Users
10 Questions 20 Marks 15 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Concept:  

Maximal Ideal: A maximal ideal I in a ring R is an ideal such that the quotient ring R/I is a field. 
 

Prime Ideal: A prime ideal P in a ring R is an ideal such that if the product of two elements is in P ,

then at least one of the elements must be in P .

Explanation:


\(R = \left\{ \sum_{n \in \mathbb{Z}} a_n X^n \mid a_n \in \mathbb{Z}, \text{ and } a_n \neq 0 \text{ for finitely many } n \in \mathbb{Z} \right\}\)

The addition and multiplication in the ring are defined as

\(\left( \sum_{n \in \mathbb{Z}} a_n X^n \right) + \left( \sum_{n \in \mathbb{Z}} b_n X^n \right) = \sum_{n \in \mathbb{Z}} (a_n + b_n) X^n \)


\(\left( \sum_{n \in \mathbb{Z}} a_n X^n \right) \left( \sum_{n \in \mathbb{Z}} b_m X^m \right) = \sum_{k \in \mathbb{Z}} \left( \sum_{n+m=k} a_n b_m \right) X^k\)

Option 1:

The addition in this ring is clearly commutative since the sum of polynomials in any ring is commutative.

Now consider the multiplication. In standard polynomial rings, multiplication is commutative as long as the

coefficients come from a commutative ring (in this case, integers \( \mathbb{Z} \) ).

Since \( \mathbb{Z} \) is commutative under multiplication, and the exponents \(X^n\) follow commutative multiplication rules

(i.e., \(X^n X^m = X^{n+m} \)), the ring R is also commutative under multiplication.

Therefore, the statement R is not commutative is false.

Option 2:

 The ideal \(X-1 \) would be maximal if R/\(X-1 \)  is a field.

However, this is not necessarily true in the ring R as described, since R/\(X-1 \) is unlikely

to be a field (it may reduce to a simpler ring, but not a field).
 

Option 3:

(X - 1, 2) is a standard type of ideal in certain polynomial rings, particularly over integers. For a prime ideal,

the condition that multiplication of elements should remain within the ideal must hold. 

Option 4:

\( (X, 5)\) as a Maximal Ideal: If \( (X, 5)\) is maximal, the quotient R/\( (X, 5)\) should be a field.

While in certain rings this could lead to a field, this needs further validation.


Therefore, option 3) is correct.

Latest CSIR NET Updates

Last updated on Jun 5, 2025

-> The NTA has released the CSIR NET 2025 Notification for the June session.

-> The CSIR NET Application Form 2025 can be submitted online by 23rd June 2025

-> The CSIR UGC NET is conducted in five subjects -Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. 

-> Postgraduates in the relevant streams can apply for this exam.

-> Candidates must download and practice questions from the CSIR NET Previous year papers. Attempting the CSIR NET mock tests are also very helpful in preparation.

More Algebra Questions

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti apk download teen patti rummy 51 bonus teen patti master list teen patti master official teen patti star apk