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AI: Search Methods for Problem Solving · Quiz 1 · 19 Jul 2026 · May 2026 term

Question 24: What is the core principle used in the Savings Heuristic…

Question 24

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TSP ALGORITHMS
Answer the given subquestions.

What is the core principle used in the Savings Heuristic for TSP?

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Add the cheapest available edge to the tour.

  2. B

    Maximize the distance saved in merging two subtours.

  3. C

    Minimize the number of cities in each subtour.

  4. D

    Sort the cities by their distance from the base/fulcrum city.

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  • B

    Maximize the distance saved in merging two subtours.

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Question 24 of 25 in the IIT Madras BS AI: Search Methods for Problem Solving (AI Search Methods) Quiz 1 paper sat on 19 Jul 2026, in the May 2026 term (Ai: Search Methods For Problem Solving 16 Jul 26). It carries 1 mark.

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