Functions

Q1:
What will be the output of the program?
#include<stdio.h>
int reverse(int);

int main()
{
    int no=5;
    reverse(no);
    return 0;
}
int reverse(int no)
{
    if(no == 0)
        return 0;
    else
        printf("%d,", no);
    reverse (no--);
}

A Print 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

B Print 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

C Print 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0

D Infinite loop

ANS:A - Print 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Step 1: int no=5; The variable no is declared as integer type and initialized to 5. Step 2: reverse(no); becomes reverse(5); It calls the function reverse() with '5' as parameter. The function reverse accept an integer number 5 and it returns '0'(zero) if(5 == 0) if the given number is '0'(zero) or else printf("%d,", no); it prints that number 5 and calls the function reverse(5);. The function runs infinetely because the there is a post-decrement operator is used. It will not decrease the value of 'n' before calling the reverse() function. So, it calls reverse(5) infinitely. Note: If we use pre-decrement operator like reverse(--n), then the output will be 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Because before calling the function, it decrements the value of 'n'.



img not found
img

For help Students Orientation
Mcqs Questions

One stop destination for examination, preparation, recruitment, and more. Specially designed online test to solve all your preparation worries. Go wherever you want to and practice whenever you want, using the online test platform.