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NCERT Solutions For Class 11 Maths Chapter 1 Sets Exercise 1.4 - 2025-26

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In NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths Ch 1 Sets Exercise 1.4, you’ll learn all about set operations like union, intersection, and difference. These basic concepts help you understand how different groups of numbers or objects interact with each other, and are easy to practice with step-by-step explanations. If you find set notations or Venn diagrams confusing, this exercise will clear up your doubts in a simple way.


This chapter is an important starting point for advanced maths in Class 11 and 12. The solutions are designed following the latest CBSE syllabus, and Vedantu offers downloadable PDFs so you can study offline, anytime you want. If you want to see how set topics fit into your studies, you can also check the Class 11 Maths syllabus for details. Struggling to solve set problems? Don’t worry—our easy NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths will help you build confidence and accuracy.


You will use these set skills not just for classwork and homework, but also for board exams. This chapter carries 23 marks in your CBSE exam, so understanding it well is definitely worth your time!


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Access NCERT Solutions for Mathematics Chapter 1 – Sets

Exercise 1.4

1. Find the union of each of the following pairs of sets.

(i)\[{\mathbf{x}} = \{ {\mathbf{1}},{\mathbf{3}},{\mathbf{5}}\} {\text{ }}{\mathbf{Y}} = \{ {\mathbf{1}},{\mathbf{2}},{\mathbf{3}}\} \]

Ans: $X = \{ 1,3,5\} Y = \{ 1,2,3\} $

$X \cup Y = \{ 1,2,3,5\} $

(ii) \[{\mathbf{A}} = {\text{ }}\left\{ {{\mathbf{a}},{\text{ }}{\mathbf{e}},{\text{ }}{\mathbf{i}},{\text{ }}{\mathbf{o}},{\text{ }}{\mathbf{u}}} \right\}{\text{ }}{\mathbf{B}} = {\text{ }}\left\{ {{\mathbf{a}},{\text{ }}{\mathbf{b}},{\text{ }}{\mathbf{c}}} \right\}\]

Ans: $A = \{ a,e,i,o,u\} B = \{ a,b,c\} $

$A \cup B = \{ a,b,c,e,i,o,u\} $

(iii) A= {x. x is a natural number and multiple of 3$\} $

Ans: $A = \{ x:x$ is a natural number and multiple of 3$\}  = \{ 3,6,9 \ldots \} $

As $B = \{ x:x$ is a natural number less than 6$\}  = \{ 1,2,3,4,5,6\} $

$A \cup B = \{ 1,2,4,5,3,6,9,12 \ldots \} $

$\therefore A \cup B = \{ x:x = 1,2,4,5$ or a multiple of 3$\} $

(iv) A= {x : x is a natural number and $1 < x \leqslant 6\}  = \{ 2,3,4,5,6\} $

$B = \{ x:x$ is a natural number and $6 < x < 10\}  = \{ 7,8,9\} $

Ans: $A \cup B = \{ 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9\} $

$\therefore A \cup B = \{ x:x \in N$ and $1 < x < 10\} $

(v) $A = \{ 1,2,3\} ,B = \phi $

Ans: $A = \{ 1,2,3\} ,B = \phi $

$A \cup B = \{ 1,2,3\} $

 

2. Let $A = \{ a,b\} ,B = \{ a,b,c\} .$ Is $A \subset B?$ What is $A \cup B$ ?

Ans: Here, $A = \{ a,b\} $ and $B = \{ a,b,c\} $

Yes, $A \subset B$

$A \cup B = \{ a,b,c\}  = B$

 

3. If A and B are two sets such that $A \subset B$, then what is $A \cup B$?

Ans: If ${\text{A}}$ and ${\text{B}}$ are two sets such that $A \subset B$, then $A \cup B = B$.

 

4. If $A = \{ 1,2,3,4\} ,B = \{ 3,4,5,6\} ,C = \{ 5,6,7,8\} $ and $D = \{ 7,8,9,10\} ;$ find

(i) $A \cup B$

Ans: $A \cup B = \{ 1,2,3,4,5,6\} $

(ii) $A \cup C$

Ans: $A \cup C = \{ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8\} $

(iii) $B \cup C$

Ans: $B \cup C = \{ 3,4,5,6,7,8\} $

(iv) $B \cup D$

Ans: $B \cup D = \{ 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10\} $

(v) \[A \cup B \cup C\]

Ans: $A \cup B \cup C = \{ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8\} $

(vi) \[A \cup B \cup D\]

Ans: $A \cup B \cup D = \{ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10\} $

(vii) $B \cup C \cup D$

Ans: $B \cup C \cup D = \{ 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10\} $

 

5. Find the intersection of each pair of sets.

(i) $X = \{ 1,3,5\} Y = \{ 1,2,3\} $

Ans: $X \cap Y = \{ 1,3\} $

(ii) $A = \{ a,e,i,o,u\} B = \{ a,b,c\} $

Ans: $A \cap B = \{ a\} $

(iii) $A = \{ x:x$ is a natural number and multiple of \[3\} \]

$B = \{ x:x$ is a natural number less than \[{\mathbf{6}}\]$\} $

Ans: $\therefore A \cap B = \{ 3\} $

(iv) $A = \{ x:x$ is a natural number and $1 < x \leqslant 6\} $

$B = \{ x:x$ is a natural number and $6 < x < 10\} $

Ans: $A = \{ x:x$ is a natural number and $1 < x \leqslant 6\}  = \{ 2,3,4,5,6\} $

$B = \{ x:x$ is a natural number and $6 < x < 10\}  = \{ 7,8,9\} $

$A \cap B = \emptyset $

(v) $A = \{ 1,2,3\} ,B = \emptyset $

Ans: $A \cap B = \emptyset $

 

6. If $A = \{ 3,5,7,9,11\} ,B = \{ 7,9,11,13\} ,C = \{ 11,13,15\} $ and $D = \{ 15,17\} ;$ find

(i) $A \cap B$

Ans: $A \cap B = \{ 7,9,11\} $

(ii) $B \cap C$

Ans: $B \cap C = \{ 11,13\} $

(iii) $A \cap C \cap D$

Ans: $A \cap C \cap D = \{ A \cap C\}  \cap D = \{ 11\}  \cap \{ 15,17\}  = \emptyset $

(iv) $A \cap C$

Ans: $A \cap C\{ 11\} $

(v) $B \cap D$

Ans: $B \cap D = \emptyset $

(vi) $A \cap (B \cup C)$

Ans: $A \cap (B \cup C) = (A \cap B) \cup (A \cap C)$

$ = \{ 7,9,11\}  \cup \{ 11\}  = \{ 7,9,11\} $

(vii) $A \cap D$

Ans: $A \cap D = \emptyset $

(viii) $A \cap (B \cup D)$

Ans: $A \cap (B \cup D) = (A \cap B) \cup (A \cap D)$

$ = \{ 7,9,11\}  \cup \emptyset  = \{ 7,9,11\} $

(ix) $(A \cap B) \cap (B \cup C)$

Ans: $(A \cap B) \cap (B \cup C) = \{ 7,9,11\}  \cap \{ 7,9,11,13,15\}  = \{ 7,9,11\} $

(x) $(A \cup D) \cap (B \cup C)$

Ans: $(A \cup D) \cap (B \cup C) = \{ 3,5,7,9,11,15,17\}  \cap \{ 7,9,11,13,15\} $

$ = \{ 7,9,11,15\} $


7. If $A = \{ x:x$ is a natural number $\} ,B = \{ x:x$ is an even natural number}

$C = \{ x:x$ is an odd natural number} and $D = \{ x:x$ is a prime number}, find

$A = \{ x:x$ is a natural number $\}  = \{ 1,2,3,4,5 \ldots \} $

$B = \{ x:x$ is an even natural number $\}  = \{ 2,4,6,8 \ldots \} $

$C = \{ x:x$ is an odd natural number $\}  = \{ 1,3,5,7,9 \ldots \} $

$D = \{ x:x$ is a prime number $\}  = \{ 2,3,5,7 \ldots \} $

(i) $A \cap B$

Ans: $A \cap B = \{ x:x$ is an even natural number $\}  = B$

(ii) $A \cap C$

Ans: $A \cap C = \{ x:x$ is an odd natural number $\}  = C$

(iii) $A \cap D$

Ans: $A \cap D = \{ x:x$ is a prime number $\}  = D$

(iv) $B \cap C$

Ans: $B \cap C = \emptyset $

(v) $B \cap D$

Ans: $B \cap D = \{ 2\} $

(vi) $C \cap D$

Ans: $C \cap D = \{ x:x$ is odd prime number $\} $

 

8. Which of the following pairs of sets are disjoint

(i) $\{ 1,2,3,4\} $ and $\{ x:x$ is a natural number and \[4 \leqslant x \leqslant 6\} \]

Ans: $\{ 1,2,3,4\} $

$\{ x:x$ is a natural number and $4 \leqslant x \leqslant 6\}  = \{ 4,5,6\} $

Now, $\{ 1,2,3,4\}  \cap \{ 4,5,6\}  = \{ 4\} $

Therefore, this pair of sets is not disjoint.

(ii) {a,e,I,o,u} and {c,d,e,f}

Ans: $\{ a,e,i,o,u\}  \cap \{ c,d,e,f\}  = \{ e\} $

Therefore, $\{ a,e,i,o,u\} $ and $\{ c,d,e,f\} $ are not disjoint.

(iii) $\{ x:x$ is an even integer} and $\{ x:x$ is an odd integer}

Ans: $\{ x:x$ is an even integer $\}  \cap \{ x:x$ is an odd integer $\}  = \emptyset $

Therefore, this pair of sets is disjoint.

 

9. If $A = \{ 3,6,9,12,15,18,21\} ,B = \{ 4,8,12,16,20\} $,

$C = \{ 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16\} ,D = \{ 5,10,15,20\} ;$ find

(i) A-B

Ans: $A - B = \{ 3,6,9,15,18,21\} $

(ii) A-C

Ans: $A - C = \{ 3,9,15,18,21\} $

(iii) A-D

Ans: $A - D = \{ 3,6,9,12,18,21\} $

(iv) B-A

Ans: $B - A = \{ 4,8,16,20\} $

(v) C-A

Ans: $C - A = \{ 2,4,8,10,14,16\} $

(vi) D-A

Ans:$D - A = \{ 5,10,20\} $

(viii) B-C

Ans: $B - C = \{ 20\} $

(viii) B-D

Ans: $B - D = \{ 4,8,12,16\} $

(ix) C-B

Ans: $C - B = \{ 2,6,10,14\} $

(x) D-B

Ans: $D - B = \{ 5,10,15\} $

(xi) C-D

Ans:  $C - D = \{ 2,4,6,8,12,14,16\} $

(xii) D-C

Ans: $D - C = \{ 5,15,20\} $

 

10. If $X = \{ a,b,c,d\} $ and $Y = \{ f,b,d,g\} $, find

(i) X-Y

Ans: $X - Y = \{ a,c\} $

(ii) Y-X

Ans: $Y - X = \{ f,g\} $

(iii) $X \cap Y$

Ans:$X \cap Y = \{ b,d\} $

 

11. If R is the set real numbers and Q is the set of rational numbers, then what is R-Q?

Ans: R. Set of real numbers

Q. Set of rational numbers

Therefore, ${\text{R}} - {\text{Q}}$ is a set of irrational number.

 

12. State whether each of the following statement is true or false. Justify you Ans:

(i) {2, 3, 4, 5} and {3, 6} are disjoint sets.

Ans: False

As $3 \in \{ 2,3,4,5\} ,3 \in \{ 3,6\} $

$ \Rightarrow \{ 2,3,4,5\}  \cap \{ 3,6\}  = \{ 3\} $

(ii) {a, e, i, o, u} and {a, b, c, d} are disjoint sets.

Ans: False

As $a \in \{ a,e,i,o,u\} ,a \in \{ a,b,c,d\} $

$ \Rightarrow \{ a,e,i,o,u\}  \cap \{ a,b,c,d\}  = \{ a\} $

(iii) {2, 6, 10, 14} and {3, 7, 11, 15} are disjoint sets.

Ans: True

As $\{ 2,6,10,14\}  \cap \{ 3,7,11,15\}  = \emptyset $.

(iv) {2, 6, 10} and {3, 7, 11} are disjoint sets.

Ans:  True

As $\{ 2,6,10\}  \cap \{ 3,7,11\}  = \emptyset $


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FAQs on NCERT Solutions For Class 11 Maths Chapter 1 Sets Exercise 1.4 - 2025-26

1. What is the correct step-by-step method to solve questions on set operations in Class 11 Maths Chapter 1?

To solve problems on set operations, follow this method:

  • Identify the Sets: Clearly list the elements of each set involved (A, B, etc.).

  • Determine the Operation: Understand whether the question asks for Union (∪), Intersection (∩), Difference (-), or Complement (').

  • Apply the Definition: For A ∪ B, combine all elements. For A ∩ B, find only the common elements. For A - B, take elements of A that are not in B.

  • Use Venn Diagrams: For complex problems, draw a Venn diagram to visualise the relationship and shade the required region.

  • Write the Final Set: Present the answer in proper roster or set-builder form.

2. How should I represent sets correctly in my answers as per the NCERT pattern?

As per the CBSE and NCERT guidelines for Chapter 1, Sets can be represented in two primary ways:

  • Roster or Tabular Form: All elements of the set are listed, separated by commas, and enclosed in curly braces { }. For example, the set of even numbers less than 10 is {2, 4, 6, 8}.

  • Set-Builder Form: All elements are described by a common property. For example, {x : x is an even natural number and x < 10}. Using the correct form as asked in the question is crucial for full marks.

3. How do you use Venn diagrams to solve problems on the union and intersection of sets?

Venn diagrams are essential for solving set problems visually. Here’s the method:

  • Draw overlapping circles inside a rectangle (representing the universal set), with each circle representing a set (e.g., A and B).

  • For A ∪ B (Union), shade the entire area covered by both circles.

  • For A ∩ B (Intersection), shade only the overlapping region common to both circles.

  • This visual method helps verify results from formulas and is a required skill for solving practical problems.

4. What is the correct method for finding all subsets and the power set of a given set?

To find the power set of a set A, follow these steps:

  • Start with the empty set: The empty set, { } or Ø, is a subset of every set.

  • List subsets with single elements: Write down all subsets containing one element each.

  • List subsets with two elements, then three, and so on: Continue creating subsets with increasing numbers of elements until you include the set itself.

  • Include the set itself: The original set is always a subset of itself.

  • Create the Power Set: The power set, P(A), is the set containing all these subsets. If a set has 'n' elements, its power set will have 2ⁿ subsets.

5. Why is using correct set notation so important when solving NCERT questions for Chapter 1?

Using correct set notation is critical because it forms the language of set theory. In exams, marks are often deducted for incorrect notation. For instance:

  • Confusing ∈ (belongs to) with ⊂ (is a subset of) can change the entire meaning of a solution.

  • Incorrectly using brackets, such as ( ) instead of { }, will make the answer invalid.

  • Symbols like ∪, ∩, and ' must be written clearly to represent the correct operation. Precision in notation demonstrates a clear understanding of the concepts.

6. What are the most common mistakes to avoid while solving problems on the difference (A - B) and complement (A') of sets?

Common errors in solving problems on difference and complement include:

  • For Difference (A - B): Students often mistakenly include elements of B. The correct method is to take only the elements that are in set A but not in set B.

  • For Complement (A'): A frequent mistake is forgetting the universal set (U). The complement A' includes all elements of the universal set U that are not in set A. Without defining U, the complement cannot be found.

  • Notation Error: Writing A - B as B - A, as they are not equal.

7. How do you apply the formula n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A ∩ B) to solve practical word problems in the NCERT exercises?

To apply the cardinality formula to solve word problems, follow these steps:

  • Translate the problem into sets: Identify the groups mentioned in the problem and represent them as sets (e.g., Set A for students who play Cricket, Set B for students who play Football).

  • Extract the given values: Determine the values for n(A), n(B), and n(A ∩ B) (the number of elements in each set) from the problem statement.

  • Identify the unknown: Figure out what the question is asking for, which is usually n(A ∪ B) (total number in either group).

  • Substitute and solve: Place the known values into the formula n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A ∩ B) and solve for the unknown.

8. Where can I get reliable NCERT Solutions for all exercises of Class 11 Maths Chapter 1 for the 2025-26 session?

For the 2025-26 academic session, reliable and step-by-step NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths Chapter 1 (Sets) are available on educational platforms like Vedantu. These solutions cover all exercises, including the miscellaneous exercise, and are prepared by subject matter experts to align perfectly with the latest CBSE syllabus and guidelines. You can access these solutions online or download the free PDF for offline practice.