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GATE 2008
March 14, 2025
GATE 2008
March 14, 2025

GATE 2008

Question 23

Which of the following statements is true for every planar graph on n vertices?

A
The graph is connected
B
The graph is Eulerian
C
The graph has a vertex-cover of size at most 3n/4
D
The graph has an independent set of size at least n/3
Question 23 Explanation: 
Lets do with elimination method,
(A) Consider the following disconnected graph which is planar.

So false.
(B) A graph is Eulerian if all vertices have even degree but a planar graph can have vertices with odd degree.

So false.
(D) Consider K4 graph. It has independent set size 1 which is less than 4/3.

So false.
Hence, option (C) is correct.
Correct Answer: C
Question 23 Explanation: 
Lets do with elimination method,
(A) Consider the following disconnected graph which is planar.

So false.
(B) A graph is Eulerian if all vertices have even degree but a planar graph can have vertices with odd degree.

So false.
(D) Consider K4 graph. It has independent set size 1 which is less than 4/3.

So false.
Hence, option (C) is correct.
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