A Linear Programming Problem (LPP) consists of three main components: the objective function, the constraints, and the non-negativity restrictions.
The linear function $Z = ax + by$, which is to be maximized or minimized subject to certain constraints, is formally defined in the CBSE Class 12 curriculum as the objective function.
Option (A) 'feasible function' is not a standard term in LPP. Option (C) 'optimal function' is incorrect as 'optimal' refers to the solution, not the function itself. Option (D) 'constraint' refers to the linear inequalities that restrict the variables.
Final Answer: Option (B)
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