What is the text within the /* and */ called in C programming?
Correct answer: B. Multiline comments
- A. Single line comments
- B. Multiline comments
- C. Single line sentence
- D. Multiline commands
Explanation
In C programming, text enclosed between /* and */ represents multiline comments. These comments are ignored by the compiler and do not affect the program's execution. They are used to enhance code readability by providing explanations, annotations, or descriptions of code sections. Multiline comments can span across multiple lines, providing more space for detailed explanations compared to single-line comments
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