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Encapsulation and Inheritance — Question 10

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When many sub classes are inherited from a single base class, it is known as ............... .

  1. Hierarchical inheritance
  2. Multiple inheritance
  3. Single inheritance
  4. Multilevel inheritance
Answer

Hierarchical inheritance

Reason — When many sub classes are inherited from a single base class, it is known as Hierarchical inheritance.


Source: This question is from Encapsulation and Inheritance, Computer Applications — Class 10, ICSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Encapsulation and Inheritance: Question, Sub, Classes, Inherited, Single, Base. These are fundamental topics in Computer Applications that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 10 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Computer Applications papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

How to Approach MCQs

Multiple choice questions test your ability to quickly recall facts and apply concepts. Read all options carefully before selecting your answer. Use the process of elimination to rule out clearly incorrect options first. If two options seem similar, look for the subtle difference that makes one more accurate. For numerical MCQs, verify your answer by substituting it back into the problem.

Key Points to Remember

  • Write programs with proper indentation and comments.
  • Trace through your code with sample inputs to verify correctness.
  • Explain the logic behind each step of your solution.
  • Familiarise yourself with common library functions and methods.

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