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In order that a relation R defined on a non-empty set A is an equivalence relation, it is sufficient, if R

A

is reflexive

B

is symmetric

C

is transitive

D

possesses all the above three properties

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D
By definition for equivalent relation. R should be reflexive, symmetric, transitive.
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