For two different persons π‘₯ and 𝑦, the predicate 𝑀(π‘₯, 𝑦) denotes that x…

GATE Β· 2026 Β· CS Β· Set 2 Β· Computer Science & IT

For two different persons π‘₯ and 𝑦, the predicate 𝑀(π‘₯, 𝑦) denotes that x knows y. Consider the following statement.
There is a person who does not know anyone else, but that person is known by everyone else.
Which one of the following expressions represents the above statement?

  1. A.

    (βˆƒy)(βˆ€x) ((x β‰  y) β†’ (M(x,y) ∧ Β¬M(y,x)))

  2. B.

    (βˆ€y)(βˆƒx) ((x β‰  y) β†’ (M(x,y) ∧ Β¬M(y,x)))

  3. C.

    (βˆƒy)(βˆƒx) ((x β‰  y) β†’ (M(x,y) ∧ Β¬M(y,x)))

  4. D.

    (βˆ€y)(βˆ€x) ((x β‰  y) β†’ (M(x,y) ∧ Β¬M(y,x)))

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