Question
Is it true that every relation which is symmetric and transitive is also reflexive? Give reasons.

Answer

No, it is not necessary that a relation which is symmetric and transitive is reflexive as well.
For Example,
Let A = {a, b, c} be a set and
R2 = {(a, a)} is a relation defined on A.
Clearly,
R2 is symmetric and transitive but not reflexive.

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