Programming in C (4331105) - Summer 2025 Solution

Question 1(a) [3 marks]

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How many keywords are there in C? Write any four keywords

Answer:

Diagram:

graph LR
    A[C Keywords - 32 Total] --> B[Data Types: int, float, char, double]
    A --> C[Control: if, else, for, while]
    A --> D[Storage: static, extern, auto, register]

• 32 keywords: Total reserved words in C language
• Data type keywords: int, float, char, double for variable declaration
• Control keywords: if, else, for, while for program flow

Mnemonic: “Cats In Four Colors” (char, int, float, const)

Question 1(b) [4 marks]

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What is variable? Explain rules for naming a variable with example

Answer:

Variable Definition:

Naming Rules:

• First character: Must be letter or underscore (_)
• Subsequent characters: Letters, digits, underscore only
• Case sensitive: ‘Age’ and ‘age’ are different
• No keywords: Cannot use reserved words like ‘int’, ‘float’

Examples:

int age;        // Valid
float _salary;  // Valid
char name123;   // Valid
int 2number;    // Invalid - starts with digit
float for;      // Invalid - keyword used

Mnemonic: “Letters First, No Keywords” (LF-NK)

Question 1(c) [7 marks]

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Specify errors if any, in the following statements

Answer:

Key Points:

• Case sensitivity: Keywords must be lowercase
• Multiple declaration: Use comma separator
• Initialization syntax: Use = operator

Mnemonic: “Keywords Lower Case Always” (KLCA)

Question 1(c) OR [7 marks]

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What is algorithm? What is flowchart? Draw a flowchart to find area and perimeter of circle.

Answer:

Definitions:

Flowchart for Circle Area and Perimeter:

flowchart TD
    A[Start] --> B[Input radius r]
    B --> C[Calculate area = π × r²]
    C --> D[Calculate perimeter = 2 × π × r]
    D --> E[Display area and perimeter]
    E --> F[End]

Algorithm Steps:

• Step 1: Start
• Step 2: Input radius value
• Step 3: Calculate area using formula π×r²
• Step 4: Calculate perimeter using formula 2×π×r

Mnemonic: “Start Input Calculate Display End” (SICDE)

Question 2(a) [3 marks]

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What is operator? List all the ‘C’ operators.

Answer:

Operator Definition:

C Operators List:

Mnemonic: “Add Relate Logic Assign Increment Condition” (ARLIC)

Question 2(b) [4 marks]

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State difference between while and do while loop.

Answer:

Example:

// while loop
while(i < 5) {
    printf("%d", i);
    i++;
}

// do-while loop  
do {
    printf("%d", i);
    i++;
} while(i < 5);

Key Points:

• Pre-tested: Condition checked before execution
• Post-tested: Condition checked after execution

Mnemonic: “While Before, Do After” (WB-DA)

Question 2(c) [7 marks]

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How is scanf() function used for formatted input? Explain with example

Answer:

scanf() Function:

Format Specifiers:

Examples:

int age;
float salary;
char grade;

scanf("%d", &age);           // Read integer
scanf("%f", &salary);        // Read float
scanf("%c", &grade);         // Read character
scanf("%d %f", &age, &salary); // Multiple inputs

Important Points:

• Address operator (&): Required for variables
• Format string: Must match data types
• Buffer issues: Use fflush(stdin) if needed

Mnemonic: “Address Format Match” (AFM)

Question 2(a) OR [3 marks]

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List arithmetic and relational operators of C language

Answer:

Examples:

// Arithmetic
int a = 10 + 5;    // Addition
int b = 10 % 3;    // Modulus (remainder)

// Relational
if(a > b)          // Greater than
if(a == b)         // Equal to

Mnemonic: “Add Multiply Compare” (AMC)

Question 2(b) OR [4 marks]

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Draw flow chart of else if ladder.

Answer:

flowchart TD
    A[Start] --> B{Condition 1?}
    B -->|True| C[Statement 1]
    B -->|False| D{Condition 2?}
    D -->|True| E[Statement 2]
    D -->|False| F{Condition 3?}
    F -->|True| G[Statement 3]
    F -->|False| H[Else Statement]
    C --> I[End]
    E --> I
    G --> I
    H --> I

Structure:

• Multiple conditions: Checked sequentially
• First true: Corresponding block executes
• Default case: Else block for no match

Mnemonic: “Check First True Execute” (CFTE)

Question 2(c) OR [7 marks]

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How is printf() function used for formatted output? Explain with example

Answer:

printf() Function:

Format Specifiers:

Advanced Formatting:

int num = 123;
float pi = 3.14159;

printf("Number: %5d\n", num);      // Width specification
printf("Pi: %.2f\n", pi);          // Precision specification
printf("Hex: %x\n", num);          // Hexadecimal
printf("Left aligned: %-10d\n", num); // Left alignment

Escape Sequences:

• \n: New line
• \t: Tab space
• \: Backslash

Mnemonic: “Format Width Precision Align” (FWPA)

Question 3(a) [3 marks]

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List Logical operators and explain it

Answer:

Examples:

int a = 5, b = 10;

if(a > 0 && b > 0)    // Both conditions must be true
if(a > 15 || b > 5)   // At least one condition true  
if(!(a > 10))         // Negation of condition

Mnemonic: “And Or Not” (AON)

Question 3(b) [4 marks]

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Explain for loop with example.

Answer:

For Loop Structure:

Syntax:

for(initialization; condition; update) {
    statements;
}

Example:

// Print numbers 1 to 5
for(int i = 1; i <= 5; i++) {
    printf("%d ", i);
}
// Output: 1 2 3 4 5

Execution Flow:

• Step 1: Initialize i = 1
• Step 2: Check condition i <= 5
• Step 3: Execute statements
• Step 4: Update i++, repeat from step 2

Mnemonic: “Initialize Check Execute Update” (ICEU)

Question 3(c) [7 marks]

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Write a program to find maximum out of three integer numbers x and y.

Answer:

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    int x, y, z, max;
    
    printf("Enter three numbers: ");
    scanf("%d %d %d", &x, &y, &z);
    
    max = x;  // Assume first number is maximum
    
    if(y > max) {
        max = y;
    }
    if(z > max) {
        max = z;
    }
    
    printf("Maximum number is: %d", max);
    
    return 0;
}

Algorithm Steps:

Alternative Method:

max = (x > y) ? ((x > z) ? x : z) : ((y > z) ? y : z);

Mnemonic: “Assume Compare Update Display” (ACUD)

Question 3(a) OR [3 marks]

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Explain conditional operator with example.

Answer:

Conditional Operator (Ternary):

Examples:

int a = 10, b = 20;
int max = (a > b) ? a : b;        // max = 20

char grade = (marks >= 60) ? 'P' : 'F';
printf("Status: %s", (age >= 18) ? "Adult" : "Minor");

Equivalent if-else:

if(a > b)
    max = a;
else
    max = b;

Advantages:

• Concise: Single line expression
• Efficient: Faster execution

Mnemonic: “Question Mark Colon Choice” (QMCC)

Question 3(b) OR [4 marks]

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Explain while loop with example.

Answer:

While Loop:

Example:

int i = 1;
while(i <= 5) {
    printf("%d ", i);
    i++;
}
// Output: 1 2 3 4 5

Important Points:

• Initialization: Before loop
• Condition: Checked at beginning
• Update: Inside loop body
• Infinite loop: If condition never becomes false

Flowchart Structure:

flowchart TD
    A[Initialize] --> B{Condition?}
    B -->|True| C[Execute Statements]
    C --> D[Update Variable]
    D --> B
    B -->|False| E[Exit Loop]

Mnemonic: “Initialize Check Execute Update” (ICEU)

Question 3(c) OR [7 marks]

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WAP to read an integer from key board and print whether given number is odd or even.

Answer:

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    int number;
    
    printf("Enter an integer: ");
    scanf("%d", &number);
    
    if(number % 2 == 0) {
        printf("%d is Even number", number);
    }
    else {
        printf("%d is Odd number", number);
    }
    
    return 0;
}

Logic Explanation:

Alternative Methods:

// Method 2: Using conditional operator
printf("%d is %s", number, (number % 2 == 0) ? "Even" : "Odd");

// Method 3: Using bitwise AND
if(number & 1)
    printf("Odd");
else
    printf("Even");

Sample Output:

Enter an integer: 7
7 is Odd number

Mnemonic: “Modulus Two Zero Even” (MTZE)

Question 4(a) [3 marks]

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Evaluate following arithmetic expressions: 30/4*4 – 20%6 + 17/2

Answer:

Step-by-step Evaluation:

Operator Precedence:

Complete Calculation:

30/4*4 – 20%6 + 17/2
= 7*4 - 2 + 8      // Division and modulus first
= 28 - 2 + 8       // Multiplication
= 26 + 8           // Left to right for +,-
= 34               // Final answer

Mnemonic: “Multiply Divide Before Add Subtract” (MDBAS)

Question 4(b) [4 marks]

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WAP to find sum and average of an array of 5 integer numbers.

Answer:

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    int numbers[5];
    int sum = 0;
    float average;
    
    printf("Enter 5 integers:\n");
    for(int i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
        scanf("%d", &numbers[i]);
        sum += numbers[i];
    }
    
    average = (float)sum / 5;
    
    printf("Sum = %d\n", sum);
    printf("Average = %.2f", average);
    
    return 0;
}

Algorithm:

Key Points:

• Type casting: (float)sum for accurate division
• Loop usage: Efficient for repetitive input

Mnemonic: “Declare Input Add Calculate Display” (DIACD)

Question 4(c) [7 marks]

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Define pointer. Explain how pointers are declared and initialized with example.

Answer:

Pointer Definition:

Declaration and Initialization:

// Declaration
int *ptr;           // Pointer to integer
float *fptr;        // Pointer to float
char *cptr;         // Pointer to character

// Initialization
int num = 10;
int *ptr = #    // Initialize with address of num

// Alternative
int *ptr;
ptr = #         // Assign address later

Example Program:

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    int num = 25;
    int *ptr = &num;
    
    printf("Value of num: %d\n", num);
    printf("Address of num: %p\n", &num);
    printf("Value of ptr: %p\n", ptr);
    printf("Value pointed by ptr: %d\n", *ptr);
    
    return 0;
}

Key Operators:

• & (Address-of): Gets address of variable
• * (Dereference): Gets value at address

Memory Diagram:

num: [25] at address 1000
ptr: [1000] at address 2000

Mnemonic: “Address Star Dereference” (ASD)

Question 4(a) OR [3 marks]

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Evaluate following arithmetic expressions: 50 / 3 % 3 + 5 * 7

Answer:

Step-by-step Evaluation:

Complete Calculation:

50 / 3 % 3 + 5 * 7
= 16 % 3 + 35      // Division and multiplication first
= 1 + 35           // Modulus operation
= 36               // Final answer

Operator Precedence Applied:

• High priority: /, %, * (left to right)
• Low priority: + (left to right)

Mnemonic: “Divide Mod Multiply Add” (DMMA)

Question 4(b) OR [4 marks]

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WAP to find the largest number in an array of N integers.

Answer:

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    int n, i;
    int largest;
    
    printf("Enter number of elements: ");
    scanf("%d", &n);
    
    int arr[n];
    
    printf("Enter %d numbers:\n", n);
    for(i = 0; i < n; i++) {
        scanf("%d", &arr[i]);
    }
    
    largest = arr[0];  // Assume first element is largest
    
    for(i = 1; i < n; i++) {
        if(arr[i] > largest) {
            largest = arr[i];
        }
    }
    
    printf("Largest number is: %d", largest);
    
    return 0;
}

Algorithm:

Mnemonic: “Input Assume Compare Update Display” (IACUD)

Question 4(c) OR [7 marks]

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Define array. Explain the need for array variable. Explain 1-D array with example

Answer:

Array Definition:

Need for Arrays:

1-D Array Declaration:

datatype arrayname[size];

// Examples
int marks[5];           // Array of 5 integers
float prices[10];       // Array of 10 floats
char name[20];         // Array of 20 characters

Array Initialization:

// Method 1: At declaration
int numbers[5] = {10, 20, 30, 40, 50};

// Method 2: Individual assignment
int arr[3];
arr[0] = 5;
arr[1] = 15;
arr[2] = 25;

Example Program:

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    int marks[5] = {85, 90, 78, 92, 88};
    int i, sum = 0;
    
    printf("Student marks:\n");
    for(i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
        printf("Subject %d: %d\n", i+1, marks[i]);
        sum += marks[i];
    }
    
    printf("Total marks: %d", sum);
    return 0;
}

Memory Layout:

marks[0] marks[1] marks[2] marks[3] marks[4]
  [85]     [90]     [78]     [92]     [88]
 1000     1004     1008     1012     1016

Mnemonic: “Similar Data Consecutive Index” (SDCI)

Question 5(a) [3 marks]

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Give an example of if … else statement.

Answer:

If-else Example:

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    int age;
    
    printf("Enter your age: ");
    scanf("%d", &age);
    
    if(age >= 18) {
        printf("You are eligible to vote");
    }
    else {
        printf("You are not eligible to vote");
    }
    
    return 0;
}

Structure:

Sample Outputs:

Input: 20    Output: You are eligible to vote
Input: 16    Output: You are not eligible to vote

Mnemonic: “If True Else False” (ITEF)

Question 5(b) [4 marks]

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WAP to check the category of given character.

Answer:

#include <stdio.h>
#include <ctype.h>

int main() {
    char ch;
    
    printf("Enter a character: ");
    scanf("%c", &ch);
    
    if(isdigit(ch)) {
        printf("'%c' is a Digit", ch);
    }
    else if(isupper(ch)) {
        printf("'%c' is an Uppercase letter", ch);
    }
    else if(islower(ch)) {
        printf("'%c' is a Lowercase letter", ch);
    }
    else {
        printf("'%c' is a Special symbol", ch);
    }
    
    return 0;
}

Character Categories:

Alternative Method:

if(ch >= '0' && ch <= '9')
    printf("Digit");
else if(ch >= 'A' && ch <= 'Z')
    printf("Uppercase");
else if(ch >= 'a' && ch <= 'z')
    printf("Lowercase");
else
    printf("Special symbol");

Mnemonic: “Digit Upper Lower Special” (DULS)

Question 5(c) [7 marks]

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What is structure? Explain its syntax with suitable example

Answer:

Structure Definition:

Syntax:

struct structure_name {
    datatype member1;
    datatype member2;
    ...
};

Example - Student Structure:

#include <stdio.h>

struct Student {
    int roll_no;
    char name[50];
    float marks;
    char grade;
};

int main() {
    struct Student s1;
    
    // Input data
    printf("Enter roll number: ");
    scanf("%d", &s1.roll_no);
    
    printf("Enter name: ");
    scanf("%s", s1.name);
    
    printf("Enter marks: ");
    scanf("%f", &s1.marks);
    
    printf("Enter grade: ");
    scanf(" %c", &s1.grade);
    
    // Display data
    printf("\nStudent Details:\n");
    printf("Roll No: %d\n", s1.roll_no);
    printf("Name: %s\n", s1.name);
    printf("Marks: %.2f\n", s1.marks);
    printf("Grade: %c\n", s1.grade);
    
    return 0;
}

Structure Features:

Structure Initialization:

struct Student s1 = {101, "John", 85.5, 'A'};

Memory Layout:

s1: [roll_no][name...][marks][grade]
     4 bytes  50 bytes 4 bytes 1 byte

Mnemonic: “Group Related Data Together” (GRDT)

Question 5(a) OR [3 marks]

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WAP to Print all numbers between -5 & +5.

Answer:

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    int i;
    
    printf("Numbers between -5 and +5:\n");
    
    for(i = -5; i <= 5; i++) {
        printf("%d ", i);
    }
    
    return 0;
}

Output:

Numbers between -5 and +5:
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

Alternative Methods:

// Method 2: Using while loop
int i = -5;
while(i <= 5) {
    printf("%d ", i);
    i++;
}

// Method 3: Two separate loops
for(i = -5; i < 0; i++)
    printf("%d ", i);
printf("0 ");
for(i = 1; i <= 5; i++)
    printf("%d ", i);

Mnemonic: “Start Negative End Positive” (SNEP)

Question 5(b) OR [4 marks]

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WAP to find roots of quadratic equation.

Answer:

#include <stdio.h>
#include <math.h>

int main() {
    float a, b, c;
    float discriminant, root1, root2;
    
    printf("Enter coefficients (a, b, c): ");
    scanf("%f %f %f", &a, &b, &c);
    
    discriminant = b*b - 4*a*c;
    
    if(discriminant > 0) {
        root1 = (-b + sqrt(discriminant)) / (2*a);
        root2 = (-b - sqrt(discriminant)) / (2*a);
        printf("Roots are real and different\n");
        printf("Root1 = %.2f\n", root1);
        printf("Root2 = %.2f\n", root2);
    }
    else if(discriminant == 0) {
        root1 = -b / (2*a);
        printf("Roots are real and equal\n");
        printf("Root = %.2f\n", root1);
    }
    else {
        float realPart = -b / (2*a);
        float imagPart = sqrt(-discriminant) / (2*a);
        printf("Roots are complex\n");
        printf("Root1 = %.2f + %.2fi\n", realPart, imagPart);
        printf("Root2 = %.2f - %.2fi\n", realPart, imagPart);
    }
    
    return 0;
}

Quadratic Formula Analysis:

Formula: x = (-b ± √(b²-4ac)) / 2a

Sample Output:

Enter coefficients: 1 -7 12
Roots are real and different
Root1 = 4.00
Root2 = 3.00

Mnemonic: “Discriminant Decides Root Nature” (DDRN)

Question 5(c) OR [7 marks]

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Explain following built-in functions with examples

Answer:

Function Explanations:

Example Program:

#include <stdio.h>
#include <conio.h>
#include <math.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <ctype.h>

int main() {
    clrscr();  // Clear screen
    
    // sqrt() example
    float num = 25.0;
    printf("Square root of %.1f = %.2f\n", num, sqrt(num));
    
    // strlen() example
    char str[] = "Programming";
    printf("Length of '%s' = %d\n", str, strlen(str));
    
    // Character functions
    char ch = 'a';
    printf("'%c' is digit: %s\n", ch, isdigit(ch) ? "Yes" : "No");
    printf("'%c' is alphabet: %s\n", ch, isalpha(ch) ? "Yes" : "No");
    printf("Uppercase of '%c' = '%c'\n", ch, toupper(ch));
    
    ch = 'B';
    printf("Lowercase of '%c' = '%c'\n", ch, tolower(ch));
    
    return 0;
}

Function Categories:

graph TD
    A[Built-in Functions] --> B[Screen Control]
    A --> C[Mathematical]
    A --> D[String]
    A --> E[Character]
    
    B --> F[clrscr()]
    C --> G[sqrt()]
    D --> H[strlen()]
    E --> I[isdigit(), isalpha()]
    E --> J[toupper(), tolower()]

Key Points:

• Header files: Must include appropriate headers
• Return values: Most functions return specific types
• Parameter types: Check function parameter requirements

Mnemonic: “Clear Math String Character” (CMSC)