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Let X be a non-empty set and let P be the collection of all subsets of X. Let R be a relation in P, defined by R={(A,B):A is subset of B}R = \{(A, B): A \text{ is subset of } B\}. Then, R is

A. Reflexive relation

B. Symmetric relation

C. Not a transitive relation

D. Transitive relation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Every set is a subset of itself, so R is reflexive. From A⊆BA\subseteq B one cannot conclude B⊆AB\subseteq A, so R is not symmetric. If A⊆BA\subseteq B and B⊆CB\subseteq C then A⊆CA\subseteq C, so R is transitive. Hence A and D hold.

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