The chromatic number of a graph is the minimum number of colours used in a…

GATE · 2024 · CS · Set 1 · Computer Science & IT

The chromatic number of a graph is the minimum number of colours used in a proper colouring of the graph. Let 𝐺 be any graph with 𝑛 vertices and chromatic number 𝑘. Which of the following statements is/are always TRUE?

  1. A.

    𝐺 contains a complete subgraph with 𝑘 vertices

  2. B.

    𝐺 contains an independent set of size at least 𝑛/ 𝑘

  3. C.

    𝐺 contains at least 𝑘(𝑘 − 1)/2 edges

  4. D.

    𝐺 contains a vertex of degree at least 𝑘

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