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Maths Functions, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Let X be the set of all persons living in a state. Elements x, y in X are said to be related if ‘x < y’, whenever y is 5 years older than x. Which one of the following is correct?

A
The relation is an equivalence relation
B
The relation is transitive only
C
The relation is transitive and symmetric, but not reflexive
D
The relation is neither reflexive, nor symmetric, nor transitive

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D

(x, y) ∈ X ⇔ x < y and y = x + 5 ⇒ (x, x) ∉ X, Hence not reflective

If (x, y) ∈ X ⇒ x < y and y = x + 5

(y, x) ∈ X ⇒ X is not symmetric

Let (x, y) ∈ X and (y, z) ∈ X ⇒ x < y; y = x + 5 and y < z; z = y + 5

⇒ x < z and z = x +10 ⇒ (x, z) ∉ X

Not transitive

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