Question 53
Write a program that inputs a 2D array and displays how the array elements will look in row major form and column major form.
import java.util.Scanner;
public class KboatDDARowColMajor
{
public static void main(String args[]) {
Scanner in = new Scanner(System.in);
System.out.print("Enter number of rows: ");
int rows = in.nextInt();
System.out.print("Enter number of columns: ");
int cols = in.nextInt();
int arr[][] = new int[rows][cols];
System.out.println("Enter the 2D array:");
for (int i = 0; i < rows; i++) {
System.out.println("Enter elements of row " + (i + 1));
for (int j = 0; j < cols; j++) {
arr[i][j] = in.nextInt();
}
}
System.out.println("Input array :");
for (int i = 0; i < rows; i++) {
for (int j = 0; j < cols; j++) {
System.out.print(arr[i][j] + "\t");
}
System.out.println();
}
System.out.println("Array in row major form:");
for (int i = 0; i < rows; i++) {
for (int j = 0; j < cols; j++) {
System.out.print(arr[i][j] + " ");
}
}
System.out.println();
System.out.println("Array in column major form:");
for (int i = 0; i < cols; i++) {
for (int j = 0; j < rows; j++) {
System.out.print(arr[j][i] + " ");
}
}
}
}Output

Key Concepts Covered
This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Arrays: Question, Program, Inputs, Array, Displays, Elements. These are fundamental topics in Computer Applications that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 10 curriculum.
A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Computer Applications papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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Key Points to Remember
- Write programs with proper indentation and comments.
- Trace through your code with sample inputs to verify correctness.
- Explain the logic behind each step of your solution.
- Familiarise yourself with common library functions and methods.
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