Question

Consider the following statements:
(i) Every reflexive relation is anti-symmetric.
(ii) Every symmetric relation is anti-symmetric. Which among (i) and (ii) is true?

• A. (i) alone is true
• B. (ii) alone is true
• C. Both (i) and (ii) are true
• D. Neither (i) nor (ii) is true

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Recall the definitions of reflexive, symmetric, antisymmetric, transitive relations.