Step 1: is Eulerian if all vertices have even degree. In , degree of each vertex = .} Step 2: is even when is odd. So is Eulerian for odd . Option (A) is correct.}
02
PYQ 2017
medium
mathematicsID: met-2017
In a tree on a vertices there is exactly one vertex with degree 2 and remaining vertices are of degree either 1 or 3. Then the number of pendant vertices is
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
Step 1: Let = number of degree 1 vertices, = number of degree 3 vertices. Then total vertices .} Step 2: Sum of degrees = . Also . Solve: . So . For tree, need integer solution. gives . So pendant vertices = .}
03
PYQ 2017
medium
mathematicsID: met-2017
Is it possible for wheel ( ) to be bipartite?
1
No
2
Yes
3
Do not say
4
None of these
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
Step 1: Wheel has a central vertex connected to all vertices of a cycle .} Step 2: For , the cycle is odd when is odd, i.e., even. But the central vertex creates odd cycles. So is not bipartite for any .}
04
PYQ 2019
medium
mathematicsID: met-2019
The adjoining graph
1
connected
2
disconnected
3
Neither connected nor disconnected
4
None of the above
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
A graph is connected if there is a path between any two vertices. Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The graph shown has all vertices connected to each other through some path. There is no isolated vertex or separate component. Step 3: Final Answer:
Connected.
05
PYQ 2019
medium
mathematicsID: met-2019
The vertex connectivity of any tree is
1
one
2
two
3
three
4
None of these
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Vertex connectivity is the minimum number of vertices whose removal disconnects the graph. Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
A tree has at least one leaf (vertex of degree 1). Removing a leaf does not disconnect the tree. However, removing a cut vertex (articulation point) disconnects it. The vertex connectivity of any tree is 1. Step 3: Final Answer:
One.
06
PYQ 2021
medium
mathematicsID: met-2021
In a simple regular graph, total degree is 28. If the graph has more than one cycle in it, then the degree of each vertex is
1
2
2
4
3
7
4
14
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
Concept: Step 1: Possible values.
Step 2: Check condition.
Graph with more than one cycle degree Valid case:
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