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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2025

Let A = {1, 2, 3}. The number of equivalence relations containing (1, 3) is

  1. A 1
  2. B 2
  3. C 3
  4. D 5
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(B) 2

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Let A = {1, 2, 3}. The equivalence relation must contain (1, 3). 1. Start with minimum requirements: Reflexivity: \(\{(1,1), (2,2), (3,3)\}\). Given: \((1,3)\). Symmetry: If \((1,3)\) is present, then \((3,1)\) must be present. Transitivity: With…