NCERT Solutions
Class 11 Maths
Mathematical Reasoning

Ex.14.5 Q.5
Which of the following statements are true and which are false? In each case give a valid reason for saying so.
(1) p: Each radius of a circle is a chord of the circle.
(2) q: The centre of a circle bisects each chord of the circle.
(3) r: Circle is a particular case of an ellipse.
(4) s: If x and y are integers such that x > y, then –x < –y.
(5) t: √11 is a rational number.
(1) The given statement p is false.
According to the definition of chord, it should intersect the circle at two distinct points.
(2) The given statement q is false.
If the chord is not the diameter of the circle, then the centre will not bisect that chord.
In other words, the centre of a circle only bisects the diameter, which is the chord of the circle.
(3) The equation of an ellipse is, (x2 ÷ a2) + (y2 ÷ b2) = 1
If we put a = b = 1, then we obtain x2 + y2 = 1, which is an equation of a circle.
Therefore, circle is a particular case of an ellipse.
Thus, statement r is true.
(4) x > y
=> –x < –y
[By a rule of inequality]
Thus, the given statement s is true.
(5) 11 is a prime number and we know that the square root of any prime number is an irrational number.
Therefore, √11 is an irrational number.
Thus, the given statement t is false.