In nested loops, if an inner loop contains a break statement, what happens?

The correct answer is A: Only the inner loop terminates; the outer loop continues. The break statement only exits the innermost loop that contains it. It does not affect the outer loop's execution. The outer loop will continue its iterations normally.

What is the output of this complex nested control flow? int x = 1, y = 2; if (x < y) { x++; y--; if (x == y) printf("Equal"); else printf("NotEqual"); }

The correct answer is A: Equal. x=1, y=2. Since 1 < 2, x becomes 2 and y becomes 1. Now x != y, but after operations x=2, y=1. Wait: x++ makes x=2, y-- makes y=1. So x==y is false, printing 'NotEqual'. Rechecking: 1 < 2 is true, so enter if. x becomes 2, y becomes 1. 2 == 1 is false, so else executes, printing 'NotEqual'.

Which header file contains the definition of NULL macro?

The correct answer is C: Both A and B. NULL is defined in multiple headers including , , , and others. Any of these can be included to use NULL.

What will be the output if you read a union member that was not last written to?

The correct answer is A: Garbage value or previous data. Reading a union member that wasn't last written gives unpredictable results (garbage value or leftover bits from previous member).

What is the purpose of realloc() function?

The correct answer is B: To resize previously allocated memory block. realloc() resizes a previously allocated memory block. It can increase or decrease the size and preserves existing data.

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Q.121 Hard Arrays & Strings

What is the main difference between char arr[] = "Test" and char *ptr = "Test"?

A arr is a modifiable array; ptr points to read-only string literal

B Both allocate same memory

C ptr uses more memory than arr

D No difference - both are equivalent

Correct Answer: A. arr is a modifiable array; ptr points to read-only string literal

EXPLANATION

arr creates a modifiable array copy of the string. ptr points to a string literal (read-only in memory). Modifying *ptr leads to undefined behavior.

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Q.122 Hard Arrays & Strings

Which of the following is true about strcpy(dest, src)?

A It checks buffer overflow and is safe to use

B It copies src to dest without checking dest buffer size - potential buffer overflow

C It returns the length of copied string

D It requires both strings to be NULL-terminated

Correct Answer: B. It copies src to dest without checking dest buffer size - potential buffer overflow

EXPLANATION

strcpy() doesn't check dest buffer size, making it unsafe. It can cause buffer overflow if src is larger than dest. Modern compilers recommend strncpy() or strlcpy().

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Q.123 Hard Arrays & Strings

Consider: int arr[3][4][5]. What is the size of arr[0][0]?

A 20 bytes (5 integers)

B 4 bytes (1 integer)

C 80 bytes (20 integers)

D 60 bytes (15 integers)

Correct Answer: A. 20 bytes (5 integers)

EXPLANATION

arr[0][0] is a 1D array of 5 integers. Each int is 4 bytes, so total is 5×4=20 bytes.

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Q.124 Hard Arrays & Strings

What will be output of the following code?
char str[] = "GATE2025";
for(int i=0; str[i]!='\0'; i++)
if(i%2==0) printf("%c", str[i]);

A GATE

B G2

C GAE2

D GT05

Correct Answer: C. GAE2

EXPLANATION

Indices: 0(G), 2(T), 4(E), 6(2). Even indices are printed: G, T, E, 2 -> "GTE2". Wait, let me recount: G(0), A(1), T(2), E(3), 2(4), 0(5), 2(6), 5(7). Even: G, T, 2, 2. Actually "GAE2" matches indices 0,2,4 which is GTE2. Let me verify: index 0=G, 2=T, 4=2, 6=5. So GTE2. But option shows GAE2. Rechecking: str="GATE2025": G(0)A(1)T(2)E(3)2(4)0(5)2(6)5(7). Even indices: 0,2,4,6 = G,T,2,2. Hmm, this should be GT22 but that's not an option. Let me reconsider the string. Actually "GATE2025" = G-A-T-E-2-0-2-5. Indices 0,2,4,6 = G,T,2,2. Since this doesn't match, the closest is checking if question meant something else. Looking at option C "GAE2", this would be indices 0,1,2,4 which isn't all even. There might be a typo in the original. The answer should logically be "GT22" for even indices.

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Q.125 Hard Arrays & Strings

Consider a 2D array int matrix[3][3]. If we access matrix as a 1D array, how many total elements can we access?

A 3

B 6

C 9

D 27

Correct Answer: C. 9

EXPLANATION

2D array is stored contiguously in memory. 3x3 array has 9 elements total, accessible as a 1D array of 9 elements.

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Q.126 Hard Functions

In a recursive function implementing factorial calculation, the base case is missing. What is the most likely consequence during execution?

A The program will run infinitely without crashing

B Stack overflow due to infinite recursive calls until memory is exhausted

C The function will automatically return 1 when n becomes 0

D A compile-time error will be generated

Correct Answer: B. Stack overflow due to infinite recursive calls until memory is exhausted

EXPLANATION

Without a base case, recursion never terminates. Each function call pushes data onto the stack. Eventually, the stack memory is exhausted, causing a stack overflow error. This is a runtime error, not a compile-time error.

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Q.127 Hard Functions

In C, what is the relationship between array parameters and pointers in functions?

A Arrays and pointers are identical in function parameters

B Array parameters are automatically converted to pointers to the first element

C Pointers cannot be used where arrays are expected

D Arrays maintain their size information when passed to functions

Correct Answer: B. Array parameters are automatically converted to pointers to the first element

EXPLANATION

When an array is used as a function parameter, it undergoes array-to-pointer decay, converting to a pointer to the first element. This is why size information is lost.

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Q.128 Hard Functions

What is a callback function in C?

A A function that returns to the caller immediately

B A function pointer passed as an argument to be invoked later

C A function that calls itself recursively

D A function declared with the callback keyword

Correct Answer: B. A function pointer passed as an argument to be invoked later

EXPLANATION

A callback is a function pointer passed to another function, which then invokes it at some point. Callbacks are essential for event-driven programming and implementing custom behavior.

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Q.129 Hard Functions

Which of the following about variadic functions is true?

A They must have at least one fixed parameter before the ellipsis

B They can have only variadic parameters

C Type checking is enforced by the compiler for variadic arguments

D The va_list macro automatically handles type conversion

Correct Answer: A. They must have at least one fixed parameter before the ellipsis

EXPLANATION

Variadic functions must have at least one fixed parameter before the ellipsis (...). This allows the function to know where variadic arguments begin. Type checking is NOT enforced for variadic arguments.

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Q.130 Hard Functions

In the context of function pointers, what does the restrict keyword do?

A Restricts the pointer from pointing to different functions

B Tells the compiler that the pointer is the only way to access the data

C Makes the function inaccessible from other files

D Prevents pointer arithmetic

Correct Answer: B. Tells the compiler that the pointer is the only way to access the data

EXPLANATION

The restrict keyword informs the compiler that the pointer is the sole means of accessing the data it points to, allowing for optimization. It's a hint for compiler optimization.

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