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Let S={1,2,3,4,5,6}S = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6\}. Let NN be the number of relations RR on SS satisfying the following conditions: (i) RR is a bijective function from SS to SS. (ii) R∩R−1=∅R \cap R^{-1} = \emptyset, where R−1={(y,x)∣(x,y)∈R}R^{-1} = \{(y, x) \mid (x, y) \in R\}. Find the value of NN.

Options

  • A.

    160

  • B.

    265

  • C.

    130

  • D.

    120

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Targeted practice for niche, high-difficulty concepts that frequently appear in JEE Advanced exams.

Concepts Behind This Question

Relation as Subset|Derangements (Inclusion-Exclusion)|Complementary Counting

Why This Question Is Tricky

Common Mistakes

This question tests the translation of set-theoretic relation properties into permutation cycle-structure constraints, specifically targeting the inclusion-exclusion overshoot trap.

Students often correctly identify that R∩R−1=∅R \cap R^{-1} = \emptyset implies the permutation has no fixed points (derangements) and no 2-cycles.

However, when subtracting the 2-cycle cases from the total derangements (D6=265D_6 = 265), they frequently calculate only (62)D4=135\binom{6}{2}D_4 = 135, forgetting that permutations with multiple 2-cycles are overcounted.

This complementary counting error leads directly to the trap answer 130.

The correct approach requires either full Inclusion-Exclusion or directly counting valid cycle types (6-cycles and 3+3-cycles).

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SubjectMathematics
ChapterRelations and Functions - Class 11
ConceptRelation as Subset
Difficulty8
Cognitive Load7
Target Solve Time160 sec
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