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Chapter 1 of Class 12 Maths, and specifically Exercise 1.1, covers the basic terminology and applications of Relations and Functions.
Ex 1.1 Class 12 maths NCERT Solutions has over all 16 Questions with 14 short answers and 2 multiple choice questions.
Relations are a collection of ordered pairs from a set A to a set B. In other words, a relation R on a set A is a subset of the Cartesian product A x A.
Class 12 Ex 1.1 likely focuses on identifying different types of relations, including:
Reflexive: Every element in the set is related to itself.
Symmetric: If (a, b) is in the relation, then (b, a) must also be in the relation.
Transitive: If (a, b) and (b, c) are in the relation, then (a, c) must also be in the relation.
Equivalence: A relation that is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.
The exercise provides various questions where you will be asked to analyze relations based on the above concepts. Such as:
Identify the Sets: Recognize the sets involved in the relation.
Examine the Relationship: Understand the rule that defines how elements are related in the given relation.
Verify Properties: Check if the relation satisfies the properties of reflexive, symmetric, or transitive based on the rule and the sets.
Topics Covered in Class 12 Maths Chapter 1 Exercise 1.1
Relation: Understanding what a relation is, its representation, and the difference between relations and functions.
Empty and Universal Relations: Identifying and working with empty relations (where no elements are related) and universal relations (where all elements are related).
Properties of Relations: These include reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.
These concepts are used in many areas of math, including algebra, calculus, and discrete mathematics.
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Exercise 1.1
1. Determine whether each of the following relations are reflexive, symmetric and transitive.
Relation $\text{R}$ in the set \[\text{A = }\left\{ \text{1, 2, 3}...\text{13, 14} \right\}\] defined as \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: 3x - y = 0} \right\}\]
Ans: The given relation is: \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{1, 3} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{2, 6} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{3, 9} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{4, 12} \right) \right\}\]
Since \[\left( \text{1, 1} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{2, 2} \right)\text{ }...\] and \[\left( \text{14, 14} \right)\notin R\].
We conclude that \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive.
Since \[\left( \text{1, 3} \right)\in \text{R}\], but \[\left( \text{3, 1} \right)\notin \text{R}\]. since \[\text{3}\left( \text{3} \right)\text{-1}\ne \text{0}\]
We conclude that \[\text{R}\] is not symmetric.
Since \[\left( \text{1, 3} \right)\] and \[\left( \text{3, 9} \right)\in \text{R}\], but\[\left( \text{1, 9} \right)\notin \text{R}\text{. }\left[ \text{3}\left( \text{1} \right)\text{-9}\ne \text{0} \right]\].
We conclude that \[\text{R}\] is not transitive.
Therefore, the relation \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive, symmetric or transitive.
Relation $\text{R}$ in the set \[\text{N}\] of natural numbers defined as \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: y = x + 5}\] and \[\text{x<4 }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
Ans: The given relation is: \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{1, 6} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{2, 7} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{3, 8} \right) \right\}\].
Since \[\left( \text{1, 1} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
We conclude that \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive.
Since \[\left( \text{1, 6} \right)\in \text{R}\] but \[\left( \text{6, 1} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
We conclude that \[\text{R}\] is not symmetric.
In the given relation \[\text{R}\] there is not any ordered pair such that \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\] and \[\left( \text{y, z} \right)\] both \[\in \text{R}\], therefore we can say that \[\left( \text{x, z} \right)\] cannot belong to \[\text{R}\].
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is not transitive.
Hence, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive, symmetric or transitive.
Relation $\text{R}$in the set \[\text{A = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\] as \[\text{R= }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: y}\]is divisible by \[\text{x }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
Ans: The given relation is \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{ : y}\] is divisible by \[\text{x }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
As we know that any number except \[\text{0}\] is divisible by itself, therefore \[\left( \text{x, x} \right)\in \text{R}\].
We conclude that \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
Since \[\left( \text{2, 4} \right)\in \text{R}\] (because 4 is divisible by 2, but \[\left( \text{4, 2} \right)\notin \text{R}\] (since 2 is not divisible by 4.
We conclude that \[\text{R}\] is not symmetric.
Assuming that \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\] and \[\left( \text{y, z} \right)\in \text{R}\], \[\text{y}\] is divisible by \[\text{x}\] and \[\text{z}\] is divisible by \[\text{y}\]. Hence \[\text{z}\] is divisible by \[\text{x}\Rightarrow \left( \text{x, z} \right)\in \text{R}\].
We conclude that \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Hence, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive and transitive but it is not symmetric.
Relation \[\text{R}\] in the set \[\text{Z}\] of all integers defined as \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: x - y }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\] is as integer
Ans: The given relation is \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: x - y}\] is an integer\[\text{ }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
If \[\text{x}\in \text{Z, }\left( \text{x, x} \right)\in \text{R}\] because \[\text{x-x = 0}\] is an integer.
Hence, we conclude that \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
For \[\text{x, y}\in \text{Z}\], if \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\in \text{R}\], then \[\text{x - y}\] is an integer and therefore \[\left( \text{y-x} \right)\] is also an integer.
Therefore, we conclude that \[\left( \text{y, x} \right)\in \text{R}\]and hence \[\text{R}\] is symmetric.
Assuming that \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\] and \[\left( \text{y, z} \right)\in \text{R}\], where \[\text{x, y, z}\in \text{Z}\].
We can say that \[\left( \text{x-y} \right)\] and \[\left( \text{y-z} \right)\] are integers.
so, \[\left( \text{x, z} \right)\in \text{R}\]
Hence, we conclude that \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore the given relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.
Relation \[\text{R}\] in the set \[\text{A}\] of human beings in a town at a particular time given by
The relation is: \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: x and y}\] work at the same place\[\}\]
Ans: The given relation is: \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: x}\] and \[\text{y}\] work at the same place\[\text{ }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
This implies that \[\left( \text{x, x} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Hence, we conclude that \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
Now, \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\in \text{R}\], then \[\text{x}\] and \[\text{y}\] work at the same place, which means \[\text{y}\] and \[\text{x}\] also work at the same place. Therefore, \[\left( \text{y, x} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Hence, we conclude that \[\text{R}\] is symmetric.
Let us assume that \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{y, z} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Then, we can say that \[\text{x}\] and \[\text{y}\] work at the same place and \[\text{y}\] and \[\text{z}\] work at the same place. Which means that \[\text{x}\] and \[\text{z}\] also work at the same place.
Therefore, \[\left( \text{x, z} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Hence, we conclude that \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive, symmetric and transitive.
The relation is: \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: x and y}\] live in the same locality\[\text{ }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
Ans: The given relation is \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: x and y}\] live in the same locality\[\text{ }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
Since, \[\left( \text{x, x} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Therefore, we conclude that \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
Since \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\in \text{R}\], \[\text{x}\] and \[\text{y}\] live in the same locality. Therefore, \[\text{y}\] and \[\text{x}\] also live in the same locality, so, \[\left( \text{y, x} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Hence, \[\text{R}\] is symmetric.
Let \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\in \text{R}\] and \[\left( \text{y, z} \right)\in \text{R}\]. Hence \[\text{x}\] and \[\text{y}\] live in the same locality and \[\text{y}\] and \[\text{z}\] also live in the same locality. Which means that \[\text{x}\] and \[\text{z}\] also live in the same locality.
Therefore, \[\left( \text{x, z} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Hence, we conclude that \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive, symmetric and transitive.
\[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: x}\] is exactly \[\text{7}\]cm taller than \[\text{y }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
Ans: The given relation is: \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: x}\] is exactly \[\text{7}\] cm taller than \[\text{y }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
Since, \[\left( \text{x, x} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Therefore, we conclude that \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive.
Let \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\in \text{R}\] , Since \[\text{x}\] is exactly \[\text{7}\] cm taller than \[\text{y}\], therefore \[\text{y}\] is obviously not taller than \[\text{x}\], so, \[\left( \text{y, x} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Hence, \[\text{R}\] is not symmetric.
Assuming that \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{y, z} \right)\in \text{R}\], we can say that \[\text{x}\] is exactly \[\text{7}\] cm taller than \[\text{y}\]and \[\text{y}\] is exactly \[\text{7}\] cm taller than \[\text{z}\]. Which means that \[\text{x}\] is exactly \[\text{14}\] cm taller than \[\text{z}\]. So, \[\left( \text{x, z} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Hence, \[\text{R}\] is not transitive.
Therefore, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive, symmetric or transitive.
\[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: x}\] is wife of \[\text{y }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
Ans: The given relation is: \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: x}\] is the wife of \[\text{y }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\].
Since, \[\left( \text{x, x} \right)\notin \text{R}\]
Therefore, we conclude that \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive.
Let \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\in \text{R}\] , Since \[\text{x}\] is the wife of \[\text{y}\], therefore \[\text{y}\] is obviously not the wife of \[\text{x}\], so, \[\left( \text{y, x} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Hence, \[\text{R}\] is not symmetric.
Assuming that \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{y, z} \right)\in \text{R}\], we can say that \[\text{x}\] is the wife of \[\text{y}\]and \[\text{y}\] is the wife of \[\text{z}\], which is not possible. So, \[\left( \text{x, z} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Hence, \[\text{R}\] is not transitive.
Therefore the given relation \[\text{R}\]is not reflexive, symmetric or transitive.
\[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: x}\] is father of \[\text{y }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
Ans: The given relation is: \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{: x}\] is the father of \[\text{y }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
Since, \[\left( \text{x, x} \right)\notin \text{R}\]
Therefore, we conclude that \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive.
Let \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\in \text{R}\] , Since \[\text{x}\] is the father of \[\text{y}\], therefore \[\text{y}\] is obviously not the father of \[\text{x}\], so, \[\left( \text{y, x} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Hence, \[\text{R}\] is not symmetric.
Assuming that \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{y, z} \right)\in \text{R}\], we can say that \[\text{x}\] is the father of \[\text{y}\]and \[\text{y}\] is the father of \[\text{z}\], then \[\text{x}\] is not the father of \[\text{z}\]. So, \[\left( \text{x, z} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Hence, \[\text{R}\] is not transitive.
Therefore the given relation \[\text{R}\]is not reflexive, symmetric or transitive.
2. Show that the relation $\text{R}$ in the set $\text{R}$ of real numbers, defined \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{: a}\le {{\text{b}}^{\text{2}}} \right\}\] is neither reflexive nor symmetric nor transitive.
Ans: The given relation is: \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{: a}\le {{\text{b}}^{\text{2}}} \right\}\]
Since \[\left( \dfrac{\text{1}}{\text{2}}\text{, }\dfrac{\text{1}}{\text{2}} \right)\notin \text{R}\]. (Since $\frac{1}{2}$ is not less than $\frac{1}{4}$)
Therefore, \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive.
Since \[\left( \text{1, 4} \right)\in \text{R}\] as \[\text{1}{{\text{4}}^{\text{2}}}\], but \[\left( \text{4, 1} \right)\notin \text{R}\] as \[{{\text{4}}^{2}}\] is not less than \[{{\text{1}}^{2}}\].
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is not symmetric.
Assuming that \[\left( \text{3, 2} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{2, 1}\text{.5} \right)\in \text{R}\], so, \[\text{3}{{\text{2}}^{\text{2}}}\text{=4}\] and \[\text{2}{{\left( \text{1}\text{.5} \right)}^{\text{2}}}\text{=2}\text{.25}\] but \[\text{3}{{\left( \text{1}\text{.5} \right)}^{\text{2}}}\text{=2}\text{.25}\].
Hence, \[\text{R}\] is not transitive.
Therefore, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is neither reflexive, nor symmetric, nor transitive.
3. Check whether the relation $\text{R}$ defined in the set \[\left\{ \text{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} \right\}\] as \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{: b=a+1} \right\}\] is reflexive, symmetric or transitive.
Ans: The given relation is \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{: b=a+1} \right\}\] defined in the set \[\text{A=}\left\{ \text{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} \right\}\].
So, \[\text{R=}\left\{ \left( \text{1, 2} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{2, 3} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{3, 4} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{4, 5} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{5, 6} \right) \right\}\]
Since, \[\left( \text{a, a} \right)\notin \text{R,a}\in \text{A}\].
\[\left( \text{1, 1} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{2, 2} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{3, 3} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{4, 4} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{5, 5} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{6, 6} \right)\notin \text{R}\]
Therefore, \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive
Since, \[\left( \text{1, 2} \right)\in \text{R}\], but \[\left( \text{2, 1} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is not symmetric.
Since \[\left( \text{1, 2} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{2, 3} \right)\in \text{R}\], but \[\left( \text{1, 3} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Hence, \[\text{R}\] is not transitive.
Therefore, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is neither reflexive, nor symmetric, nor transitive
4. Show that the relation $\text{R}$ in $\text{R}$ defined as \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{: a}\le \text{b} \right\}\] is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
Ans: The given relation is \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{: a}\le \text{b} \right\}\].
Since, \[\left( \text{a, a} \right)\in R\].
Therefore, \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
Since, \[\left( \text{2, 4} \right)\in R\] (as \[\text{2,4}\]), but \[\left( \text{4, 2} \right)\notin R\](as \[\text{4,2}\]).
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is not symmetric.
Assuming that \[\left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{b, c} \right)\in R\], \[\text{a}\le \text{b}\] and \[b\le c\], therefore, \[a\le c\].
Hence, \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
5. Check whether the relation $\text{R}$ in $\text{R}$ defined as \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{: a}\le {{\text{b}}^{\text{3}}} \right\}\] is reflexive, symmetric or transitive.
Ans: The given relation is: \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{: a}\le {{\text{b}}^{\text{3}}} \right\}\]
Since \[\left( \dfrac{\text{1}}{\text{2}}\text{, }\dfrac{\text{1}}{8} \right)\notin \text{R}\]. (Since $\frac{1}{2}$ is not less than $\frac{1}{8}$)
Therefore, \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive.
Since \[\left( \text{1, 4} \right)\in \text{R}\] as \[\text{1}{{\text{4}}^{\text{3}}}\], but \[\left( \text{4, 1} \right)\notin \text{R}\] as \[\text{4}\] is not less than \[{{\text{1}}^{\text{3}}}\].
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is not symmetric.
Assuming that \[\left( \text{3, }\dfrac{\text{3}}{\text{2}} \right)\text{, }\left( \dfrac{\text{3}}{\text{2}}\text{, }\dfrac{\text{6}}{\text{5}} \right)\in \text{R}\], so, \[\text{3}{{\left( \dfrac{\text{3}}{\text{2}} \right)}^{\text{3}}}\] and \[\dfrac{\text{3}}{\text{2}}\text{}{{\left( \dfrac{\text{6}}{\text{5}} \right)}^{\text{3}}}\] but \[\text{3}{{\left( \dfrac{\text{6}}{\text{5}} \right)}^{\text{3}}}\notin R\].
Hence, \[\text{R}\] is not transitive.
Therefore, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is neither reflexive, nor symmetric, nor transitive.
6. Show that the relation $\text{R}$ in the set \[\left\{ \text{1, 2, 3} \right\}\] given by \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{1, 2} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{2, 1} \right) \right\}\] is symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive.
Ans: The given relation is \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{1, 2} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{2, 1} \right) \right\}\] on the set \[\text{A=}\left\{ \text{1, 2, 3} \right\}\].
Since \[\left( \text{1, 1} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{2, 2} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{3, 3} \right)\notin \text{R}\]
Therefore, \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive.
Since, \[\left( \text{1, 2} \right)\in R\] and \[\left( \text{2, 1} \right)\in R\].
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is symmetric.
Since, \[\left( \text{1, 2} \right)\in R\] and \[\left( \text{2, 1} \right)\in R\], but \[\left( \text{1, 1} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Hence, \[\text{R}\] is not transitive.
Therefore, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive.
7. Show that the relation $\text{R}$ in the set \[\text{A}\] of all the books in a library of a college, given by \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x,}\,\,\text{y} \right)\text{: x}\] and \[\text{y}\] have same number of pages\[\text{ }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\] is an equivalence relation.
Ans: The given relation is: \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{x,}\,\,\text{y} \right)\text{: x}\] and \[\text{y}\] have the same number of pages\[\text{ }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
Since \[\left( \text{x, x} \right)\in \text{R}\] as \[\text{x}\] and \[\text{x}\] have the same number of pages.
Therefore, \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
Let \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\in R\], so \[\text{x}\] and \[\text{y}\] have the same number of pages, \[\left( \text{y, x} \right)\in \text{R}\] therefore \[\text{y}\] and \[\text{x}\] will also have the same number of pages.
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is symmetric.
Assuming \[\left( \text{x, y} \right)\in R\] and \[\left( \text{y, z} \right)\in R\]. \[\text{x}\] and \[\text{y}\] have the same number of pages and \[\text{y}\] and \[\text{z}\] also have the same number of pages. Therefore, \[\text{x}\] and \[\text{z}\] will also have the same number of pages. So, \[\left( \text{x, z} \right)\in R\].
Hence, \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is an equivalence relation.
8. Show that the relation $\text{R}$ in the set \[\text{A=}\left\{ \text{1, 2, }\!\!~\!\!\text{ 3, 4, 5} \right\}\] given by \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{: }\left| \text{a-b} \right|\] is even\[\text{ }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\], is an equivalence relation. Show that all the elements of \[\left\{ \text{1, }\!\!~\!\!\text{ 3, 5} \right\}\] are related to each other and all the elements of \[\left\{ \text{2, 4} \right\}\] are related to each other. But no element of \[\left\{ \text{1, }\!\!~\!\!\text{ 3, 5} \right\}\] is related to any element of \[\left\{ \text{2, 4} \right\}\].
Ans: Let \[\text{a}\in \text{A}\],
So, \[\left| \text{a-a} \right|\text{ = 0}\] (which is an even number).
Therefore, \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
Let \[\left( \text{a, b} \right)\in \text{R}\],
Now, \[\left| \text{a-b} \right|\] is even,
Hence \[\left| \text{a-b} \right|\] and \[\left| \text{b-a} \right|\] are both even
Therefore, \[\left( \text{b, a} \right)\in \text{R}\]
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is symmetric
Let \[\left( \text{a, b} \right)\in \text{R}\]and \[\left( \text{b, c} \right)\in \text{R}\],
\[\Rightarrow \left| \text{a-b} \right|\] is even and \[\left| \text{b-c} \right|\] is even
\[\Rightarrow \left| \text{a-c} \right|\] is even.
\[\Rightarrow \left( \text{a, c} \right)\in \text{R}\]
Therefore, \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is an equivalence relation.
All the elements of the set \[\left\{ \text{1, }\!\!~\!\!\text{ 3, 5} \right\}\] are all odd. Hence, the modulus of the difference of any two elements will be an even number. So, all the elements of this set are related to each other.
All elements of \[\left\{ \text{2, 4} \right\}\] are even while all the elements of \[\left\{ \text{1, }\!\!~\!\!\text{ 3, 5} \right\}\] are odd so no element of \[\left\{ \text{1, }\!\!~\!\!\text{ 3, 5} \right\}\] can be related to any element of\[\left\{ 2,\text{ }4 \right\}\].
Therefore, the absolute value of the difference between the two elements (from each of these two subsets) will not be an even value.
9. Show that each of the relation $\text{R}$ in the set \[\text{A = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ x}\in \text{Z: 0}\le \text{x}\le \text{12 }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\] , is an equivalence relation. Find the set of all elements related to 1 in each case.
\[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{ : }\left| \text{a -- b} \right|\] is a multiple of \[\text{4 }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]
Ans: The given set \[\text{A = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ x}\in \text{Z: 0}\le \text{x}\le \text{12 }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ = }\left\{ \text{0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12} \right\}\]
The given relation is: \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{ : }\left| \text{a -- b} \right|\] is a multiple of \[\text{4 }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\].
Let \[a\in A\],
\[\left( \text{a, a} \right)\in R\] as \[\left| \text{a-a} \right|\text{=0}\] is a multiple of \[\text{4}\].
Therefore, \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
Let, \[\left( \text{a, b} \right)\in \text{R}\Rightarrow \left| \text{a-b} \right|\] is a multiple of \[\text{4}\].
\[\Rightarrow \left| \text{-}\left( \text{a-b} \right) \right|\text{=}\left| \text{b-a} \right|\] is a multiple of \[\text{4}\].
\[\Rightarrow \left( \text{b, a} \right)\in \text{R}\]
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is symmetric.
\[\left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{b, c} \right)\in R\].
\[\Rightarrow \left| \text{a-b} \right|\] is a multiple of \[\text{4}\] and \[\left| \text{b-c} \right|\] is a multiple of \[\text{4}\].
\[\Rightarrow \left( \text{a-b} \right)\] is a multiple of \[\text{4}\] and \[\left( \text{b-c} \right)\] is a multiple of \[\text{4}\].
\[\Rightarrow \left( \text{a-c} \right)\text{=}\left( \text{a-b} \right)\text{+}\left( \text{b-c} \right)\] is a multiple of \[\text{4}\].
\[\Rightarrow \left| \text{a-c} \right|\] is a multiple of \[\text{4}\].
\[\Rightarrow \left( \text{a, c} \right)\in \text{R}\]
Therefore, \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is an equivalence relation.
The set of elements related to 1 is \[\left\{ \text{1, }\!\!~\!\!\text{ 5, 9} \right\}\]
\[\text{ }\!\!~\!\!\text{ R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{ : a = b} \right\}\]
Ans: The given relation is: \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{ : a = b} \right\}\].
\[a\in A,\left( \text{a, a} \right)\in R\], since \[\text{a = a}\].
Therefore, \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
Let \[\left( \text{a, b} \right)\in \text{R}\Rightarrow \text{a=b}\].
\[\Rightarrow b\text{=a}\Rightarrow \left( \text{b, a} \right)\in R\]
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is symmetric.
\[\left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{b, c} \right)\in R\]
\[\Rightarrow a\text{=b}\] and \[b\text{=c}\]
\[\Rightarrow a\text{=c}\]
\[\Rightarrow \left( \text{a, c} \right)\in R\]
Therefore, \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is an equivalence relation.
The set of elements related to \[\text{1}\] is \[\left\{ \text{1} \right\}\].
10. Give an example of a relation. Which is
Symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive.
Ans: Let us assume the relation \[\text{R= }\left\{ \left( \text{5, 6} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{6, 5} \right) \right\}\] in set \[\text{A= }\left\{ \text{5, 6, 7} \right\}\].
So, the relation \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive as \[\left( \text{5, 5} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{6, 6} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{7, 7} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
The relation \[\text{R}\] is symmetric as \[\left( \text{5, 6} \right)\in R\] and \[\left( \text{6, 5} \right)\in R\].
The relation \[\text{R}\] is not transitive as \[\left( \text{5, 6} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{6, 5} \right)\in R\] , but \[\left( \text{5, 5} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Therefore, the given relation \[\text{R}\] is symmetric but not reflexive or transitive.
Transitive but neither reflexive nor symmetric.
Ans: Let us assume the relation \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{ : a b} \right\}\]
So, the relation \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive because for \[a\in R\], \[\left( \text{a, a} \right)\notin \text{R}\] since a cannot be strictly less than itself.
Let \[\left( {1,2} \right) \in R\left( {as1 < 2} \right)\]
Since \[\text{2}\] is not less than \[\text{1}\], \[\left( \text{2, 1} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is not symmetric.
Let \[\left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{b, c} \right)\in R\].
\[\Rightarrow \left( \text{a, c} \right)\in R\]
Therefore, \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
So, the relation \[\text{R}\] is transitive but not reflexive and symmetric.
Reflexive and symmetric but not transitive.
Ans: Let us assume the relation \[R=\left\{ \left( \text{4, 4} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{6, 6} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{8, 8} \right),\text{ }\left( \text{4, 6} \right),\text{ }\left( \text{6, 4} \right),\text{ }\left( \text{6, 8} \right),\text{ }\left( \text{8, 6} \right) \right\}\] in set \[\text{A= }\left\{ \text{4, 6, 8} \right\}\].
The relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive since for \[a\in R\], \[\left( \text{a, a} \right)\in R\].
The relation \[\text{R}\] is symmetric since \[\left( \text{a, b} \right)\in R\Rightarrow \left( \text{b, a} \right)\in R\] for \[a,b\in R\].
The relation \[\text{R}\] is not transitive since \[\left( \text{4, 6} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{6, 8} \right)\in R\], but \[\left( \text{4, 8} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Therefore the relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive and symmetric but not transitive.
Reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
Ans: Let us take the relation \[\text{ }\!\!~\!\!\text{ R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{ : }{{\text{a}}^{\text{3}}}\ge {{\text{b}}^{\text{3}}} \right\}\].
Since \[\left( \text{a, b} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
Since \[\left( \text{2, 1} \right)\in \text{R}\], but \[\left( \text{1, 2} \right)\notin \text{R}\],
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is not symmetric.
Let \[\left( {a,b} \right),\left( {b,c} \right) \in R\]
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{a}}^{\text{3}}}\ge {{\text{b}}^{\text{3}}}\] and \[{{\text{b}}^{\text{3}}}\ge {{\text{c}}^{\text{3}}}\]
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{a}}^{\text{3}}}\ge {{\text{c}}^{\text{3}}}\]
\[\Rightarrow \left( \text{a, c} \right)\in \text{R}\]
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore the relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
Symmetric and transitive but not reflexive.
Ans: Let us take a relation \[\text{R=}\left\{ \left( \text{-5, -6} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{-6, -5} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{-5, -5} \right) \right\}\] in set \[\text{A=}\left\{ \text{-5, -6} \right\}\].
The relation \[\text{R}\] is not reflexive as \[\left( \text{-6, -6} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Since \[\left( \text{-5, -6} \right)\in \text{R}\] and \[\left( \text{-6, -5} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is symmetric.
Since \[\left( \text{-5, -6} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{-6, -5} \right)\in \text{R}\] and \[\left( \text{-5, -5} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore the relation \[\text{R}\] is symmetric and transitive but not reflexive.
11. Show that the relation $\text{R}$ in the set \[\text{A}\] of points in a plane given by \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{P, Q} \right)\text{ :}\] Distance of the point \[\text{P}\] from the origin is same as the distance of the point \[\text{Q}\] from the origin}, is an equivalence relation. Further, show that the set of all points related to a point \[\text{P}\ne \left( \text{0, 0} \right)\] is the circle passing through \[\text{P}\] with origin as centre.
Ans: The given relation is \[\text{ }\!\!~\!\!\text{ R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{P, Q} \right)\text{ :}\] Distance of \[\text{P}\] from the origin is the same as the distance of \[\text{Q}\] from the origin}
Since, \[\left( \text{P, P} \right)\in \text{R}\].
The relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
Let \[\left( \text{P, Q} \right)\in \text{R}\], distance of \[\text{P}\] from the origin is the same as the distance of \[\text{Q}\] from the origin similarly distance of \[\text{Q}\] from the origin will be the same as the distance of \[\text{P}\] from the origin. So, \[\left( \text{Q, P} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is symmetric.
Let \[\left( \text{P, Q} \right),\left( \text{Q, S} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Distance of \[\text{P}\] from the origin is the same as the distance of \[\text{Q}\] from the origin and distance of \[\text{Q}\] from the origin is the same as the distance of \[\text{S}\] from the origin. So, the distance of \[\text{S}\] from the origin will be the same as the distance of \[\text{P}\] from the origin. So, \[\left( \text{P, S} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore the relation \[\text{R}\] is an equivalence relation.
The set of points related to \[\text{P}\ne \left( \text{0, 0} \right)\] will be those points whose distance from origin is same as distance of \[\text{P}\] from the origin and will form a circle with the centre as origin and this circle passes through \[\text{P}\].
12. Show that the relation $\text{R}$ is defined in the set \[\text{A}\] of all triangles as \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( {{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}} \right)\text{ : }{{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\] is similar to \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}}\text{ }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\], is equivalence relation. Consider three right angle triangles \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\] with sides \[\text{3, 4, 5}\] and \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}}\] with sides \[\text{5, 12, 13}\] and \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{3}}}\] with sides \[\text{6, 8, 10}\]. Which triangles among \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}}\] and \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{3}}}\] are related?
Ans: The given relation is \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( {{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}} \right)\text{ : }{{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\] is similar to \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}}\text{ }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\] since, every triangle is similar to itself.
The relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
If \[\left( {{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}} \right)\in \text{R}\], then \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\] is similar to \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}}\].
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}}\] is similar to \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\].
\[\Rightarrow \left( {{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}}\text{, }{{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}} \right)\in \text{R}\]
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is symmetric.
Let \[\left( {{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}} \right)\text{,}\left( {{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}}\text{, }{{\text{T}}_{\text{3}}} \right)\in \text{R}\].
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\] is similar to \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}}\] and \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{2}}}\] is similar to \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{3}}}\].
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\] is similar to \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{3}}}\].
\[\Rightarrow \left( {{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{T}}_{\text{3}}} \right)\in \text{R}\]
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore the relation \[\text{R}\] is an equivalence relation.
\[\dfrac{\text{3}}{\text{6}}\text{=}\dfrac{\text{4}}{\text{8}}\text{=}\dfrac{\text{5}}{\text{10}}\left( \text{=}\dfrac{\text{1}}{\text{2}} \right)\]
Since, the corresponding sides of triangles \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\] and \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{3}}}\] are in the same ratio, therefore triangle \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\] is similar to triangle \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{3}}}\].
Hence, \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{1}}}\] is related to \[{{\text{T}}_{\text{3}}}\].
13. Show that the relation \[\text{R}\] defined in the set \[\text{A}\] of all polygons as \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( {{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}} \right)\text{: }{{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}}\] and \[{{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}}\] have same number of sides\[\text{ }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\], is an equivalence relation. What is the set of all elements in \[\text{A}\] related to the right angle triangle \[\text{T}\] with sides \[\text{3, 4}\] and \[\text{5}\]?
Ans: \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( {{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}} \right)\text{: }{{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}}\] and \[{{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}}\] have same number of sides\[\text{ }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\].
Since \[\left( {{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}} \right)\in \text{R}\] , as same polygon has same number of sides.
The relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
Let \[\left( {{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}} \right)\in \text{R}\] .
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}}\] and \[{{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}}\] have same number of sides.
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}}\] and \[{{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}}\] have same number of sides.
\[\Rightarrow \left( {{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}}\text{, }{{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}} \right)\in \text{R}\]
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is symmetric.
Let \[\left( {{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}} \right)\text{,}\left( {{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}}\text{, }{{\text{P}}_{\text{3}}} \right)\in \text{R}\].
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}}\] and \[{{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}}\] have same number of sides.
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}}\] and \[{{\text{P}}_{\text{3}}}\] have same number of sides.
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}}\] and \[{{\text{P}}_{\text{3}}}\] have same number of sides.
\[\Rightarrow \left( {{\text{P}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{P}}_{\text{3}}} \right)\in \text{R}\]
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore the relation \[\text{R}\] is an equivalence relation.
The elements in $A$ related to right-angled triangle \[\left( \text{T} \right)\] with sides \[\text{3, 4}\] and \[\text{5}\] are the polygons having \[\text{3}\] sides.
14. Let \[\text{L}\] be the set of all lines in \[\text{XY}\] plane and \[\text{R}\] be the relation in \[\text{L}\] defined as \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( {{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{L}}_{\text{2}}} \right)\text{: }{{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}}\] is parallel to \[{{\text{L}}_{\text{2}}}\]\[\text{ }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]. Show that \[\text{R}\] is an equivalence relation. Find the set of all lines related to the line \[\text{y=2x+4}\].
Ans: \[\text{R = }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( {{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{L}}_{\text{2}}} \right)\text{: }{{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}}\] is parallel to \[{{\text{L}}_{\text{2}}}\text{ }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\].
The relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive as any line \[{{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}}\] is parallel to itself, so, \[\left( {{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Let \[\left( {{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{L}}_{\text{2}}} \right)\in \text{R}\].
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}}\] is parallel to \[{{\text{L}}_{\text{2}}}\], therefore \[{{\text{L}}_{\text{2}}}\] is parallel to \[{{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}}\].
\[\Rightarrow \left( {{\text{L}}_{\text{2}}}\text{, }{{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}} \right)\in \text{R}\]
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is symmetric.
Let \[\left( {{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{L}}_{\text{2}}} \right)\text{,}\left( {{\text{L}}_{\text{2}}}\text{, }{{\text{L}}_{\text{3}}} \right)\in \text{R}\].
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}}\] is parallel to \[{{\text{L}}_{\text{2}}}\]
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{L}}_{\text{2}}}\] is parallel to \[{{\text{L}}_{\text{3}}}\]
\[\Rightarrow {{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}}\] is parallel to \[{{\text{L}}_{\text{3}}}\]
\[\Rightarrow \left( {{\text{L}}_{\text{1}}}\text{, }{{\text{L}}_{\text{3}}} \right)\in \text{R}\]
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore the relation \[\text{R}\] is an equivalence relation.
Set of all lines related to the line \[\text{y=2x+4}\] is the set of all lines that are parallel to the line \[\text{y=2x+4}\].
Slope of line \[\text{y=2x+4}\] is \[\text{m = 2}\]. Therefore, lines parallel to the given line are of the form \[\text{y=2x+c}\], where \[\text{c}\in \text{R}\].
15. Let \[\text{R}\] be the relation in the set \[\left\{ \text{1, 2, 3, 4} \right\}\] given by \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{1, 2} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{2, 2} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{1, 1} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{4, 4} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{1, 3} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{3, 3} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{3, 2} \right) \right\}\]. Choose the correct answer.
\[\text{R}\] is reflexive and symmetric but not transitive.
\[\text{R}\] is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
\[\text{R}\] is symmetric and transitive but not reflexive.
\[\text{R}\] is an equivalence relation
Ans: \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{1, 2} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{2, 2} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{1, 1} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{4, 4} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{1, 3} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{3, 3} \right)\text{, }\left( \text{3, 2} \right) \right\}\].
Since \[\left( \text{a, a} \right)\in \text{R}\], for every \[\text{a}\in \left\{ \text{1, 2, 3, 4} \right\}\]
The relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive.
Since \[\left( \text{1, 2} \right)\in \text{R}\] , but \[\left( \text{2, 1} \right)\notin \text{R}\] .
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is not symmetric.
\[\left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{,}\left( \text{b, c} \right)\in \text{R}\Rightarrow \left( \text{a, c} \right)\in \text{R}\] for all \[\text{a, b, c}\in \left\{ \text{1, 2, 3, 4} \right\}\].
Therefore \[\text{R}\] is transitive.
Therefore the relation \[\text{R}\] is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
The correct answer is (\[B\]) \[\text{R}\] is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
16. Let \[\text{R}\] be the relation in the set N given by \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{: a = b - 2, b > 6} \right\}\] Choose the correct answer.
\[\left( \text{2, 4} \right)\in \text{R}\]
\[\left( \text{3, 8} \right)\in \text{R}\]
\[\left( \text{6, 8} \right)\in \text{R}\]
\[\left( \text{8, 7} \right)\in \text{R}\]
Ans: The given relation is \[\text{R = }\left\{ \left( \text{a, b} \right)\text{: a = b - 2, b > 6} \right\}\]
Now,
Considering \[\left( \text{2, 4} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Since, \[\text{b 6}\], so, \[\left( \text{2, 4} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Considering \[\left( \text{3, 8} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Since \[\text{3 }\ne \text{ 8 - 2}\], so \[\left( \text{3, 8} \right)\notin \text{R}\].
Considering \[\left( \text{6, 8} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Since \[\text{86}\] and \[\text{6=8-2}\], so \[\left( \text{6, 8} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Therefore, the correct answer is ($C$)\[\left( \text{6, 8} \right)\in \text{R}\].
Conclusion
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FAQs on CBSE Class 12 Maths Chapter 1 Relations and Functions – NCERT Solutions 2025–26
1. What is the best approach for solving NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 1 Relations and Functions according to the latest CBSE 2025–26 guidelines?
Follow the step-wise CBSE method:
- Understand the definition of relations and functions using set notation and ordered pairs.
- Apply properties such as reflexive, symmetric, and transitive to given relations.
- Justify each property with logical examples, as required by the problem.
- Practice with a clear focus on methodical working and structured presentation, as expected in board exams.
2. How do you determine whether a relation is reflexive, symmetric, or transitive in NCERT Class 12 Maths Chapter 1 exercises?
For any relation on a set, use these criteria:
- Reflexive: Every element relates to itself; check if (a, a) belongs to the relation for all a in the set.
- Symmetric: If (a, b) belongs to the relation, so must (b, a).
- Transitive: If (a, b) and (b, c) belong, then (a, c) should also belong to the relation.
3. What are common mistakes students make when writing step-by-step solutions for Chapter 1 Relations and Functions?
- Not explicitly stating the property being checked, leading to unclear steps.
- Missing out on considering all elements of the set while proving properties.
- Jumping to conclusions without proper justification or counter-example.
- Mixing up the definitions of relations and functions—ensure you clearly distinguish between them.
4. Why is it essential to differentiate between a relation and a function in CBSE Class 12 Maths Chapter 1 solutions?
It's crucial because all functions are relations, but not all relations are functions. A function requires each input from the domain to have exactly one output, while a relation may associate an input with multiple outputs. Clearly identifying this distinction helps avoid errors in both explanation and final answer.
5. In CBSE board exams, how should you represent your answers while solving NCERT Solutions for Relations and Functions?
Structure your answers with clear step-by-step logic, including:
- Exact property being verified (state, then prove or disprove).
- Set notation and proper mathematical symbols.
- Brief conclusion at the end of each property check, referencing the result (e.g., "Hence, the relation is not reflexive").
6. How can practising NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 1 help in building concepts for higher mathematics?
Practising step-wise solutions strengthens the understanding of fundamental set theory, binary relations, and function properties. These are applied in advanced topics like calculus, abstract algebra, and computer science, making mastery here crucial for further studies.
7. What is the CBSE-recommended way to justify that a relation is an equivalence relation in the NCERT Class 12 Maths curriculum?
To show a relation is an equivalence relation, rigorously prove all three properties: reflexivity, symmetry, and transitivity—each with a labelled statement and a concrete example or argument based on the definition provided in the textbook.
8. How should you handle relations represented by specific conditions or set-builder notation in step-by-step solutions?
First, translate the set-builder notation into a list of ordered pairs (if feasible), then systematically apply the definitions for reflexive, symmetric, and transitive properties across these elements. Always incorporate a justification for each property with reference to the condition provided.
9. What strategy should be followed when a question asks if a given relation on a set is not reflexive, symmetric, or transitive?
Carefully test each property independently:
- Provide counter-examples if the property fails.
- For properties that hold, give logical proof with examples.
10. How does solving stepwise NCERT Solutions for Relations and Functions prepare students for difficult application-based or HOTS questions in later chapters?
This methodical approach helps develop logical reasoning and structured problem-solving habits, which are essential in tackling higher-order and application-based questions in algebra, calculus, and probability. Mastery here ensures a smooth transition to these advanced topics and boosts overall exam performance.

















