Let X be the set of all graduates in India. Elements x and y in X are ...
xRy ⇒ x and y are graduates of the same university.
Reflexive xRx ⇔ x and y are graduates of the same university.
So, relation is reflexive.
Symmetric xRy ⇔ x and y are graduates of the same university.
implies, yRx ⇔ y and x are graduates of the same university.
So, relation is symmetric.
Transitive xRy, yRz ⇔ xRz
It means x and y, y and z are graduates of the same university, then x and z are also graduates of the same university.
So, relation is transitive.
Hence, relation is reflexive, symmetric and transitive.
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Let X be the set of all graduates in India. Elements x and y in X are ...
Explanation:
The given relation defines a relation on the set of all graduates in India. Let's analyze each property of the relation.
Reflexivity:
A relation is reflexive if every element is related to itself. In this case, every graduate is a graduate of the same university as themselves. Therefore, the relation is reflexive.
Symmetry:
A relation is symmetric if whenever x is related to y, then y is related to x. In this case, if x and y are graduates of the same university, then y and x are also graduates of the same university. Therefore, the relation is symmetric.
Transitivity:
A relation is transitive if whenever x is related to y and y is related to z, then x is related to z. In this case, if x and y are graduates of the same university, and y and z are graduates of the same university, then x and z are also graduates of the same university. Therefore, the relation is transitive.
Since the relation satisfies all three properties (reflexivity, symmetry, and transitivity), it is a reflexive, symmetric, and transitive relation. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'd'.