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Programming in C · End Term · 13 Sept 2026 · May 2026 term

Question 25: Which of the following statements about pointers are cor…

Question 25

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Which of the following statements about pointers are correct?

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    A pointer variable stores the address of another variable.

  2. B

    Pointer arithmetic depends on the data type of the pointer.

  3. C

    Dereferencing a NULL pointer is safe.

  4. D

    Two pointers can point to the same memory location.

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Correct answers

  • A

    A pointer variable stores the address of another variable.

  • B

    Pointer arithmetic depends on the data type of the pointer.

  • D

    Two pointers can point to the same memory location.

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Question 25 of 25 in the IIT Madras BS Programming in C (Programming in C) End Term paper sat on 13 Sept 2026, in the May 2026 term (Programming in C 13 Sep 26). It carries 5 marks.

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