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A relation $R$ on the set $\{1, 2, 3\}$ defined as $R = \{(1, 1), (1, 2), (2, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3)\}$ is given. Two statements are provided: an Assertion (A) and a Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes (A), (B), (C), and (D) given below: Assertion (A): A relation $R$ on the set $\{1, 2, 3\}$ defined as $R = \{(1, 1), (1, 2), (2, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3)\}$ is an equivalence relation.
Reason (R): A relation that is reflexive, symmetric and transitive is an equivalence relation.

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To test equivalence relations efficiently on a small finite set: - First, check if all identity components $(x,x)$ are fully present for the set elements. - Second, ignore identity pairs while checking for symmetry and transitivity to save computation time, as identity pairs $(x,x)$ always satisfy symmetry and transitivity automatically.
  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  • Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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The Correct Option is A

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