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Programming in C · End Term · 31 Aug 2025 · May 2025 term · Set QDB1

Programming in C End Term 31 Aug 2025 — Question 16

Question 16

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What is the primary purpose of the C preprocessor?

  1. A

    To execute the program's logic before the main function.

  2. B

    To convert the source code into machine language.

  3. C

    To process directives and modify the source code before compilation.

  4. D

    To manage dynamic memory allocation during runtime.

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Correct answer

  • C

    To process directives and modify the source code before compilation.

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Question 16 of 24 in the IIT Madras BS Programming in C (Programming in C) End Term paper sat on 31 Aug 2025, in the May 2025 term (IIT M DEGREE AN EXAM QDB3 31 Aug 2025). It carries 4 marks.

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