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#1045
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2021
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Which of the following is not correct for relation $R$ on the set of real numbers?
(A) $(x, y) \in R \Leftrightarrow 0 < |x| - |y| \le 1$ is neither transitive nor symmetric.
(B) $(x, y) \in R \Leftrightarrow 0 < |x - y| \le 1$ is symmetric and transitive.
(C) $(x, y) \in R \Leftrightarrow |x| - |y| \le 1$ is reflexive but not symmetric.
(D) $(x, y) \in R \Leftrightarrow |x - y| \le 1$ is reflexive and symmetric.
Key: B
Sol:
Sol:
Consider the relation defined by $0 < |x - y| \le 1$.
We need to show that this relation is symmetric but not transitive. A relation is symmetric if whenever $(a, b)$ is in the relation, $(b, a)$ is also in the relation. Since $|x-y| = |y-x|$, if $0 < |x-y| \le 1$, then $0 < |y-x| \le 1$. Therefore, if $(a, b)$ is in the relation, so is $(b, a)$, so the relation is symmetric.
A relation is transitive if whenever $(a, b)$ and $(b, c)$ are in the relation, $(a, c)$ is also in the relation. Let $x = 0.2, y = 0.9, z = 1.5$. Then $|x - y| = |0.2 - 0.9| = |-0.7| = 0.7$, and $|y - z| = |0.9 - 1.5| = |-0.6| = 0.6$. So $0 < |x - y| \le 1$ and $0 < |y - z| \le 1$. However, $|x - z| = |0.2 - 1.5| = |-1.3| = 1.3$, which is not less than or equal to $1$. So $(x, z)$ is not in the relation. Therefore, the relation is not transitive. So, option B is not correct.
#1044
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2022
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Let $R_1 = \{(a, b) \in N \times N : |a - b| \le 13\}$ and $R_2 = \{(a, b) \in N \times N : |a - b| \ne 13\}$. Then on N :
(A) Both $R_1$ and $R_2$ are equivalence relations
(B) Neither $R_1$ nor $R_2$ is an equivalence relation
(C) $R_1$ is an equivalence relation but $R_2$ is not
(D) $R_2$ is an equivalence relation but $R_1$ is not
Key: B
Sol:
Sol:
To check if $R_1$ and $R_2$ are equivalence relations, we need to verify if they are reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.
For $R_1 = \{(a, b) \in N \times N : |a - b| \le 13\}$:
Reflexive: For any $a \in N$, $|a - a| = 0 \le 13$. So, $(a, a) \in R_1$. Thus, $R_1$ is reflexive.
Symmetric: If $(a, b) \in R_1$, then $|a - b| \le 13$. This implies $|b - a| \le 13$, so $(b, a) \in R_1$. Thus, $R_1$ is symmetric.
Transitive: Consider $a = 2, b = 11, c = 19$. Then $|2 - 11| = 9 \le 13$, so $(2, 11) \in R_1$. Also, $|11 - 19| = 8 \le 13$, so $(11, 19) \in R_1$. However, $|2 - 19| = 17 > 13$, so $(2, 19) \notin R_1$. Thus, $R_1$ is not transitive.
Since $R_1$ is not transitive, $R_1$ is not an equivalence relation.
For $R_2 = \{(a, b) \in N \times N : |a - b| \ne 13\}$:
Reflexive: For any $a \in N$, $|a - a| = 0 \ne 13$. So, $(a, a) \in R_2$. Thus, $R_2$ is reflexive.
Symmetric: If $(a, b) \in R_2$, then $|a - b| \ne 13$. This implies $|b - a| \ne 13$, so $(b, a) \in R_2$. Thus, $R_2$ is symmetric.
Transitive: Consider $a = 13, b = 3, c = 26$. Then $|13 - 3| = 10 \ne 13$, so $(13, 3) \in R_2$. Also, $|3 - 26| = 23 \ne 13$, so $(3, 26) \in R_2$. However, $|13 - 26| = 13$, so $(13, 26) \notin R_2$. Thus, $R_2$ is not transitive.
Since $R_2$ is not transitive, $R_2$ is not an equivalence relation.
Therefore, neither $R_1$ nor $R_2$ is an equivalence relation.
#1043
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2022
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Morning Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Let a set $A = A_1 \cup A_2 \cup ..... \cup A_k$, where $A_i \cap A_j = \phi$ for $i \neq j$, $1 \le j, j \le k$. Define the relation R from A to A by $R = \{(x, y) : y \in A_i$ if and only if $x \in A_i, 1 \le i \le k\}$. Then, R is :
(A) reflexive, symmetric but not transitive.
(B) reflexive, transitive but not symmetric.
(C) reflexive but not symmetric and transitive.
(D) an equivalence relation.
Key: D
Sol:
Sol:
$R = \{(x, y) : y \in A_i, iff x \in A_i, 1 \le i \le k\}$
(1) Reflexive: $(a, a) \Rightarrow a \in A_i$ iff $a \in A_i$
(2) Symmetric: $(a, b) \Rightarrow a \in A_i$ iff $b \in A_i$. $(b, a) \in R$ as $b \in A_i$ iff $a \in A_i$
(3) Transitive: $(a, b) \in R$ & $(b, c) \in R$. $\Rightarrow a \in A_i$ iff $b \in A_i$ & $b \in A_i$ iff $c \in A_i$. $\Rightarrow a \in A_i$ iff $c \in A_i$. $\Rightarrow (a, c) \in R$.
Therefore, the relation is an equivalence relation.
#1042
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2022
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Let $R_1$ and $R_2$ be two relations defined on $R$ by $aR_1b \Leftrightarrow ab \ge 0$ and $aR_2b \Leftrightarrow a \ge b$. Then,
(A) $R_1$ is an equivalence relation but not $R_2$
(B) $R_2$ is an equivalence relation but not $R_1$
(C) both $R_1$ and $R_2$ are equivalence relations
(D) neither $R_1$ nor $R_2$ is an equivalence relation
Key: D
Sol:
Sol:
For $R_1$: $aR_1b \Leftrightarrow ab \ge 0$. Reflexive: $(a,a) \in R_1$ since $a^2 \ge 0$ for all $a \in R$. Symmetric: If $(a,b) \in R_1$, then $ab \ge 0$, so $ba \ge 0$, and $(b,a) \in R_1$. Transitive: If $(a,b) \in R_1$ and $(b,c) \in R_1$, then $ab \ge 0$ and $bc \ge 0$. This does not necessarily imply $ac \ge 0$. For example, $a = -5$, $b = 0$, $c = 5$. Then $ab = 0 \ge 0$ and $bc = 0 \ge 0$, but $ac = -25 < 0$. Thus $R_1$ is not transitive, and hence not an equivalence relation. For $R_2$: $aR_2b \Leftrightarrow a \ge b$. Reflexive: $(a,a) \in R_2$ since $a \ge a$ for all $a \in R$. Symmetric: If $(a,b) \in R_2$, then $a \ge b$. This does not necessarily imply $b \ge a$. For example, $a = 2$, $b = 1$. Then $2 \ge 1$, but $1 \ngeq 2$. Thus $R_2$ is not symmetric, and hence not an equivalence relation. Therefore, neither $R_1$ nor $R_2$ is an equivalence relation.
#1041
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2022
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Morning Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
For $\alpha \in N$, consider a relation $R$ on $N$ given by $R = \{(x, y) : 3x + \alpha y$ is a multiple of $7\}$. The relation $R$ is an equivalence relation if and only if :
(A) $\alpha = 14$
(B) $\alpha$ is a multiple of $4$
(C) $4$ is the remainder when $\alpha$ is divided by $10$
(D) $4$ is the remainder when $\alpha$ is divided by $7$
Key: D
Sol:
Sol:
For $R$ to be an equivalence relation, it needs to be reflexive, symmetric and transitive.
Reflexive: $(a, a) \in R$ for all $a \in N$.
So, $3a + \alpha a = 7k$, where $k$ is an integer.
This implies $(3 + \alpha)a = 7k$.
Thus, $3 + \alpha$ must be a multiple of $7$, so $3 + \alpha = 7k_1$.
Therefore, $\alpha = 7k_1 - 3 = 7k_1 + 4$ for some integer $k_1$.
This indicates that when $\alpha$ is divided by $7$, the remainder is $4$.
Symmetric: If $(a, b) \in R$, then $(b, a) \in R$.
Given $3a + (7k - 3)b = 7m$, then $3(a - b) + 7kb = 7m$.
If $3(b - a) + 7ka = 7m$, then $aRb \implies bRa$.
Thus, $R$ will be symmetric for $\alpha = 7k_1 - 3$.
Transitive: If $(a, b) \in R$ and $(b, c) \in R$, then $(a, c) \in R$.
So, $3a + (7k - 3)b = 7k_1$ and $3b + (7k_2 - 3)c = 7k_3$.
Adding $3a + 7kb + (7k_2 - 3)c = 7(k_1 + k_3)$.
Then $3a + (7k_2 - 3)c = 7m$.
Thus, $(a, c) \in R$.
Therefore, $R$ is transitive.
Since $\alpha = 7k - 3 = 7k + 4$, the remainder when $\alpha$ is divided by $7$ is $4$.
#1040
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2022
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Let R be a relation from the set ${1, 2, 3, …, 60}$ to itself such that $R = {(a, b) : b = pq}$, where $p, q \geqslant 3$ are prime numbers}. Then, the number of elements in R is :
(A) $600$
(B) $660$
(C) $540$
(D) $720$
Key: B
Sol:
Sol:
Let $S = \{1, 2, 3, \dots, 60\}$. Relation $R = \{(a,b) : b=pq, p,q \geq 3, p,q \text{ are primes}\}$.
Prime numbers greater than or equal to $3$ and less than or equal to $60$ are $3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59$.
We need to find values of $b = p \times q \leq 60$.
If $p=3$, then $q$ can be $3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19$. That gives us $7$ possibilities.
If $p=5$, then $q$ can be $5, 7, 11$. That gives us $3$ possibilities.
If $p=7$, then $q$ can be $7$. That gives us $1$ possibility.
Total possibilities are $7+3+1 = 11$.
Since $a$ can be any number in the set $S$, there are $60$ possible values for $a$ for each of the $11$ values of $b$.
Therefore, total number of elements in the relation $R$ is $60 \times 11 = 660$.
#1039
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2023
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
The relation $R = \{(a, b) : gcd(a, b) = 1, 2a \neq b, a, b \in Z\}$ is:
(A) reflexive but not symmetric
(B) transitive but not reflexive
(C) symmetric but not transitive
(D) neither symmetric nor transitive
Key: D
Sol:
Sol:
Given, $(a, b)$ belongs to relation $R$ if $gcd(a, b) = 1$, $2a \neq b$.
Here $gcd$ means greatest common divisor. $gcd$ of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them.
(1) For Reflexive,
In $aRa$, $gcd(a, a) = a$. Therefore, this relation is not reflexive.
(2) For Symmetric:
Take $a = 2, b = 1 \Rightarrow gcd(2, 1) = 1$. Also $2a = 4 \neq b$.
Now $gcd(b, a) = 1 \Rightarrow gcd(1, 2) = 1$ and $2b$ should not be equal to $a$.
But here, $2b = 2 = a \Rightarrow R$ is not Symmetric.
(3) For Transitive:
Let $a = 14, b = 19, c = 21$
$gcd(a, b) = 1, 2a \neq b$
$gcd(b, c) = 1, 2b \neq c$
$gcd(a, c) = 7, 2a \neq c$
Hence not transitive. $\Rightarrow R$ is neither symmetric nor transitive.
#1037
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2023
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
The minimum number of elements that must be added to the relation $R = \{(a, b), (b, c)\}$ on the set $\{a, b, c\}$ so that it becomes symmetric and transitive is :
(A) 7
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
Key: A
Sol:
Sol:
To make $R$ symmetric, we need to add $(b, a)$ and $(c, b)$ to $R$. So, $R = \{(a, b), (b, c), (b, a), (c, b)\}$.
To make $R$ transitive:
Since $(a, b) \in R$ and $(b, c) \in R$, we need to add $(a, c)$ to $R$.
Now, $R = \{(a, b), (b, c), (b, a), (c, b), (a, c)\}$.
Since $(b, a) \in R$ and $(a, c) \in R$, we need to add $(b, c)$ to $R$. But $(b, c)$ is already in $R$.
Since $(c, b) \in R$ and $(b, a) \in R$, we need to add $(c, a)$ to $R$.
Now, $R = \{(a, b), (b, c), (b, a), (c, b), (a, c), (c, a)\}$.
Since $(a, b) \in R$ and $(b, a) \in R$, we need to add $(a, a)$ to $R$.
Since $(b, c) \in R$ and $(c, b) \in R$, we need to add $(b, b)$ to $R$.
Since $(c, a) \in R$ and $(a, c) \in R$, we need to add $(c, c)$ to $R$.
So, $R = \{(a, b), (b, c), (b, a), (c, b), (a, c), (c, a), (a, a), (b, b), (c, c)\}$.
The elements that must be added are $(b, a), (c, b), (a, c), (c, a), (a, a), (b, b), (c, c)$.
Therefore, the minimum number of elements that must be added is $7$.
#1036
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2023
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Let $R$ be a relation on $N \times N$ defined by $(a, b) R (c, d)$ if and only if $ad(b - c) = bc(a - d)$. Then $R$ is
(A) symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
(B) reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
(C) transitive but neither reflexive nor symmetric
(D) symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive
Key: D
Sol:
Sol:
Given $(a, b) R (c, d) \implies ad(b - c) = bc(a - d)$.
Symmetric:
$(c, d) R (a, b) \implies cb(d - a) = da(c - b)$. This is symmetric.
Reflexive:
$(a, b) R (a, b) \implies ab(b - a) \neq ba(a - b)$. Thus, not reflexive.
Transitive:
$(2, 3) R (3, 2)$ and $(3, 2) R (5, 30)$ but $((2, 3), (5, 30)) \notin R$. Thus, not transitive.
Therefore, R is symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive.
#1035
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2023
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Among the relations
$S = {(a, b) : a, b \in R - {0}, 2 + \frac{a}{b} > 0}$ and $T = {(a, b) : a, b \in R, a^2 - b^2 \in Z}$,
$S = {(a, b) : a, b \in R - {0}, 2 + \frac{a}{b} > 0}$ and $T = {(a, b) : a, b \in R, a^2 - b^2 \in Z}$,
(A) $S$ is transitive but $T$ is not
(B) both $S$ and $T$ are symmetric
(C) neither $S$ nor $T$ is transitive
(D) $T$ is symmetric but $S$ is not
Key: D
Sol:
Sol:
For relation $T$: if $(a, b) \in T$, then $a^2 - b^2 = I$ where $I \in Z$.
Then, $(b, a)$ on relation $T$ means $b^2 - a^2 = -I$.
Since $-I \in Z$, $T$ is symmetric.
For relation $S = {(a, b) : a, b \in R - {0}, 2 + \frac{a}{b} > 0}$, $2 + \frac{a}{b} > 0 \implies \frac{a}{b} > -2$.
If $(b, a) \in S$ then $2 + \frac{b}{a}$ is not necessarily positive. Therefore, $S$ is not symmetric.
#1034
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
UNDERSTAND
HARD
2023
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Let $A = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7\}$. Then the relation $R = \{(x, y) \in A \times A : x + y = 7\}$ is :
(A) reflexive but neither symmetric nor transitive
(B) transitive but neither symmetric nor reflexive
(C) symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive
(D) an equivalence relation
Key: C
Sol:
Sol:
#1032
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2023
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Let $P(S)$ denote the power set of $S=${$1, 2, 3, …, 10$}. Define the relations $R_1$ and $R_2$ on $P(S)$ as $AR_1B$ if $(A \cap B^c) \cup (B \cap A^c) = \emptyset$ and $AR_2B$ if $A \cup B^c = B \cup A^c$, $\forall A, B \in P(S)$. Then :
(A) only $R_2$ is an equivalence relation
(B) both $R_1$ and $R_2$ are not equivalence relations
(C) both $R_1$ and $R_2$ are equivalence relations
(D) only $R_1$ is an equivalence relation
Key: C
Sol:
Sol:
$S = \{1, 2, 3, ..., 10\}$
$P(S) =$ power set of $S$
$AR_1B \implies (A \cap B^c) \cup (A^c \cap B) = \emptyset$
$R_1$ is reflexive, symmetric
For transitive:
$(A \cap B^c) \cup (A^c \cap B) = \emptyset$; $\emptyset = \emptyset \implies A = B$
$(B \cap C^c) \cup (B^c \cap C) = \emptyset \implies B = C$
$\therefore A = C \implies R_1$ is an equivalence relation.
$R_2 \equiv A \cup B^c = A^c \cup B$
$R_2 \implies$ Reflexive, symmetric
For transitive:
$A \cup B^c = A^c \cup B \implies A = B$
$B \cup C^c = B^c \cup C \implies B = C$
$\therefore A = C \implies A \cup C^c = A^c \cup C \implies R_2$ is an equivalence relation.
#1031
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2023
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Evening Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Let $A = {2, 3, 4}$ and $B = {8, 9, 12}$. Then the number of elements in the relation $R = {((a_1, b_1), (a_2, b_2)) \in (A \times B, A \times B) : a_1$ divides $b_2$ and $a_2$ divides $b_1}$ is :
(A) 18
(B) 24
(C) 36
(D) 12
Key: C
Sol:
Sol:
Given sets are $A = {2, 3, 4}$ and $B = {8, 9, 12}$. We want to find the number of elements of the form $((a_1, b_1), (a_2, b_2))$ such that $a_1$ divides $b_2$ and $a_2$ divides $b_1$.
For the first condition, $a_1$ divides $b_2$, with $a_1 \in A$ and $b_2 \in B$, we can list the pairs: $(a_1, b_2) \in {(2, 8), (2, 12), (3, 9), (3, 12), (4, 8), (4, 12)}$. This gives $6$ pairs.
For the second condition, $a_2$ divides $b_1$, we can similarly list the pairs. This again has $6$ valid pairs.
Now, for every pair from the first condition, we can have any pair from the second condition. This leads to $6 \times 6 = 36$ relations.
#1029
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2023
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Evening Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Let $A = {1, 3, 4, 6, 9}$ and $B = {2, 4, 5, 8, 10}$. Let $R$ be a relation defined on $A \times B$ such that $R = {((a_1, b_1), (a_2, b_2)): a_1 \le b_2 \text{ and } b_1 \le a_2}$. Then the number of elements in the set R is :
(A) 180
(B) 26
(C) 52
(D) 160
Key: D
Sol:
Sol:
Let's analyze the relation $R$. $R$ is a set of ordered pairs of ordered pairs $((a_1, b_1), (a_2, b_2))$ such that $a_1 \in A$, $b_1 \in B$, $a_2 \in A$, $b_2 \in B$, and the conditions $a_1 \le b_2$ and $b_1 \le a_2$ are satisfied. We need to find the number of such ordered pairs. However, the question is formulated wrongly, since we are looking at a relation of pairs. A proper relation is given by $R = {(a_1, b_1) : a_1 \in A, b_1 \in B}$. The number of elements in the relation is not a relation between ordered pairs, it is simply asking to find pairs $(a, b)$ such that $a \le b$. So let $S = {(a,b): a \in A, b \in B, a \le b}$ and find the number of elements in $S$. Now we enumerate:
- If $a=1$, then $b$ can be 2, 4, 5, 8, 10. (5 options)
- If $a=3$, then $b$ can be 4, 5, 8, 10. (4 options)
- If $a=4$, then $b$ can be 4, 5, 8, 10. (4 options)
- If $a=6$, then $b$ can be 8, 10. (2 options)
- If $a=9$, then $b$ can be 10. (1 option)
So the total number of elements in $S$ is $5+4+4+2+1 = 16$.
However, we are looking for elements that obey BOTH rules. That is:
Number of pairs satisfying BOTH $a_1 \le b_2$ and $b_1 \le a_2$.
Let's re-read the provided solution:
- For each $a_1$ in $A = {1, 3, 4, 6, 9}$, we find the possible $b_2$ values in $B = {2, 4, 5, 8, 10}$ such that $a_1 \le b_2$.
- $a_1 = 1$: $b_2$ can be 2, 4, 5, 8, 10 (5 choices)
- $a_1 = 3$: $b_2$ can be 4, 5, 8, 10 (4 choices)
- $a_1 = 4$: $b_2$ can be 4, 5, 8, 10 (4 choices)
- $a_1 = 6$: $b_2$ can be 8, 10 (2 choices)
- $a_1 = 9$: $b_2$ can be 10 (1 choice)
This gives $5+4+4+2+1 = 16$.
- For each $b_1$ in $B = {2, 4, 5, 8, 10}$, we find the possible $a_2$ values in $A = {1, 3, 4, 6, 9}$ such that $b_1 \le a_2$.
- $b_1 = 2$: $a_2$ can be 3, 4, 6, 9 (4 choices)
- $b_1 = 4$: $a_2$ can be 4, 6, 9 (3 choices)
- $b_1 = 5$: $a_2$ can be 6, 9 (2 choices)
- $b_1 = 8$: $a_2$ can be 9 (1 choice)
- $b_1 = 10$: no $a_2$ works (0 choices)
This gives $4+3+2+1+0 = 10$.
So, $16 \times 10 = 160$. Thus the final number of elements is 160.
#1028
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2024
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Morning Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Let $S = {1, 2, 3, …, 10}$. Suppose $M$ is the set of all the subsets of $S$, then the relation $R = {(A, B) : A ∩ B ≠ 𝜙; A, B ∈ M}$ is :
(A) symmetric only
(B) reflexive only
(C) symmetric and reflexive only
(D) symmetric and transitive only
Key: A
Sol:
Sol:
Let $S = {1, 2, 3, …, 10}$. $R = {(A, B): A∩B ≠ 𝜙; A, B∈ M}$.
For Reflexive, $M$ is subset of 'S'. So $𝜙 ∈ M$ for $𝜙 ∩ 𝜙 = 𝜙 ⇒$ but relation is $A ∩ B ≠ 𝜙$. So it is not reflexive.
For symmetric, $A R B ⇒ A ∩ B ≠ 𝜙, ⇒ B R A ⇒ B ∩ A ≠ 𝜙$, So it is symmetric.
For transitive, If $A = {(1, 2), (2, 3)}, B = {(2, 3), (3, 4)}, C = {(3, 4), (5, 6)}$. $A R B$ & $B R C$ but $A$ does not relate to $C$. So it not transitive.
#1027
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2024
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Evening Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Let $A$ and $B$ be two finite sets with $m$ and $n$ elements respectively. The total number of subsets of the set $A$ is 56 more than the total number of subsets of $B$. Then the distance of the point $P(m,n)$ from the point $Q(-2,-3)$ is :
(A) 8
(B) 10
(C) 4
(D) 6
Key: B
Sol:
Sol:
Given that the number of subsets of set $A$ is 56 more than that of set $B$, we have:
$2^m - 2^n = 56$
$2^n(2^{m-n} - 1) = 56$
$2^n(2^{m-n} - 1) = 2^3 \times 7$
Comparing both sides, we have:
$2^n = 2^3$ and $2^{m-n} - 1 = 7$
$n = 3$ and $2^{m-n} = 8$
$n = 3$ and $2^{m-n} = 2^3$
$n = 3$ and $m-n = 3$
$n = 3$ and $m = 6$
So the coordinates of point P are $(6,3)$.
The coordinates of point Q are $(-2,-3)$.
The distance between $P$ and $Q$ is:
$PQ = \sqrt{(6 - (-2))^2 + (3 - (-3))^2}$
$PQ = \sqrt{(6+2)^2 + (3+3)^2}$
$PQ = \sqrt{8^2 + 6^2}$
$PQ = \sqrt{64 + 36}$
$PQ = \sqrt{100}$
$PQ = 10$
Therefore, the distance between $P(6,3)$ and $Q(-2,-3)$ is 10.
#1022
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2024
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Let $R$ be a relation on $Z \times Z$ defined by $(a, b)R(c, d)$ if and only if $ad - bc$ is divisible by $5$. Then $R$ is
(A) Reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
(B) Reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
(C) Reflexive but neither symmetric nor transitive
(D) Reflexive, symmetric and transitive
Key: B
Sol:
Sol:
Reflexive:
Since $a*b - a*b = 0$ is divisible by $5$, $(a, b)R(a, b)$ holds.
Symmetric:
If $(a, b)R(c, d)$, then $ad - bc$ is divisible by $5$. Thus, $bc - ad$ is divisible by $5$, so $(c, d)R(a, b)$ holds.
Not Transitive:
Consider $(3, 1)R(10, 5)$ because $3*5 - 1*10 = 5$ is divisible by $5$.
Consider $(10, 5)R(1, 1)$ because $10*1 - 5*1 = 5$ is divisible by $5$.
But $(3, 1)$ is not related to $(1, 1)$ because $3*1 - 1*1 = 2$ is not divisible by $5$.
Hence, $R$ is reflexive and symmetric but not transitive.
#1021
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2024
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
If R is the smallest equivalence relation on the set ${1, 2, 3, 4}$ such that ${((1, 2), (1, 3))} \subset R$, then the number of elements in $R$ is __________.
(A) $15$
(B) $10$
(C) $12$
(D) $8$
Key: B
Sol:
Sol:
Given the set ${1, 2, 3, 4}$, and that $R$ is an equivalence relation. Since ${((1, 2), (1, 3))} \subset R$, $R$ must contain the pairs $(1, 2)$ and $(1, 3)$. An equivalence relation must be reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.
Reflexive property: $(1, 1)$, $(2, 2)$, $(3, 3)$, $(4, 4) \in R$.
Symmetric property: Since $(1, 2) \in R$, $(2, 1) \in R$. Since $(1, 3) \in R$, $(3, 1) \in R$.
Transitive property: Since $(1, 2) \in R$ and $(1, 3) \in R$, it follows that $(2, 3) \in R$. By symmetric property, $(3, 2) \in R$.
Therefore, the elements in $R$ are: $(1, 1)$, $(2, 2)$, $(3, 3)$, $(4, 4)$, $(1, 2)$, $(2, 1)$, $(1, 3)$, $(3, 1)$, $(2, 3)$, $(3, 2)$.
Thus, the number of elements in $R$ is $10$.
#1020
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2024
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Consider the relations $R_1$ and $R_2$ defined as $aR_1b \Leftrightarrow a^2 + b^2 = 1$ for all $a, b \in R$ and $(a, b)R_2(c, d) \Leftrightarrow a+ d = b + c$ for all $(a, b), (c, d) \in N \times N$. Then:
(A) $R_1$ and $R_2$ both are equivalence relations
(B) Only $R_1$ is an equivalence relation
(C) Only $R_2$ is an equivalence relation
(D) Neither $R_1$ nor $R_2$ is an equivalence relation
Key: C
Sol:
Sol:
To determine if the given relations $R_1$ and $R_2$ are equivalence relations, we need to check whether each of them satisfies the three defining properties of an equivalence relation: reflexivity, symmetry, and transitivity.
For $R_1$:
Reflexivity: For $R_1$ to be reflexive, $aR_1a$ must hold for all $a \in R$. This means $a^2 + a^2 = 1$, or $2a^2 = 1$, which implies $a^2 = \frac{1}{2}$. Since this is not true for every real number $a$, $R_1$ is not reflexive.
Symmetry: If $aR_1b$, then $a^2 + b^2 = 1$. This also means $b^2 + a^2 = 1$, so $bR_1a$. Thus, $R_1$ is symmetric.
Transitivity: If $aR_1b$ and $bR_1c$, then $a^2 + b^2 = 1$ and $b^2 + c^2 = 1$. Adding these, we get $a^2 + 2b^2 + c^2 = 2$. There is no guarantee that $a^2 + c^2 = 1$. Therefore, $R_1$ is not transitive.
$R_1$ is not an equivalence relation.
For $R_2$:
Reflexivity: For any $(a, b) \in N \times N$, $a + b = b + a$. Therefore, $(a, b)R_2(a, b)$, and $R_2$ is reflexive.
Symmetry: If $(a, b)R_2(c, d)$, then $a + d = b + c$. This can be reordered to $c + b = d + a$, so $(c, d)R_2(a, b)$. Thus, $R_2$ is symmetric.
Transitivity: If $(a, b)R_2(c, d)$ and $(c, d)R_2(e, f)$, then $a + d = b + c$ and $c + f = d + e$. Adding the two equations, we get $a + d + c + f = b + c + d + e$. Simplifying, we get $a + f = b + e$, so $(a, b)R_2(e, f)$.
$R_2$ is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive; therefore, it is an equivalence relation.
Therefore, only $R_2$ is an equivalence relation.
#1019
Mathematics
Sets, Relations, and Functions
MCQ_SINGLE
APPLY
2024
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift
KNOWLEDGE
4 Marks
Let a relation $R$ on $N \times N$ be defined as: $(x_1, y_1) R (x_2, y_2)$ if and only if $x_1 \le x_2$ or $y_1 \le y_2$. Consider the two statements:
(I) $R$ is reflexive but not symmetric.
(II) $R$ is transitive
Then which one of the following is true?
(I) $R$ is reflexive but not symmetric.
(II) $R$ is transitive
Then which one of the following is true?
(A) Only (II) is correct.
(B) Both (I) and (II) are correct.
(C) Neither (I) nor (II) is correct.
(D) Only (I) is correct.
Key: D
Sol:
Sol:
Given the relation $(x_1, y_1) R (x_2, y_2)$ if $x_1 \le x_2$ or $y_1 \le y_2$.
For reflexivity, we need to check if $(x_1, y_1) R (x_1, y_1)$.
Since $x_1 \le x_1$ and $y_1 \le y_1$, the condition $x_1 \le x_1$ or $y_1 \le y_1$ is true. Therefore, $R$ is reflexive.
For symmetry, if $(x_1, y_1) R (x_2, y_2)$, then $x_1 \le x_2$ or $y_1 \le y_2$. For $R$ to be symmetric, $(x_2, y_2) R (x_1, y_1)$ must also be true, which means $x_2 \le x_1$ or $y_2 \le y_1$. This is not necessarily true. For example, $(1, 2) R (3, 4)$ since $1 \le 3$ or $2 \le 4$, but $(3, 4) R (1, 2)$ is false because neither $3 \le 1$ nor $4 \le 2$ is true. Thus, $R$ is not symmetric.
For transitivity, consider pairs $(3, 9)$, $(4, 6)$, and $(2, 7)$.
$(3, 9) R (4, 6)$ because $3 \le 4$.
$(4, 6) R (2, 7)$ because $6 \le 7$.
However, $(3, 9) R (2, 7)$ is false because neither $3 \le 2$ nor $9 \le 7$ is true. Therefore, $R$ is not transitive.
Since $R$ is reflexive but not symmetric, statement (I) is correct.
Since $R$ is not transitive, statement (II) is incorrect.
Thus, only statement (I) is correct.