Every Book Back multiple-choice question from Python functions (12th Standard Computer Science, Samacheer Kalvi) — each with the correct option highlighted and a clear, worked explanation. Free to read in English and Tamil.
Q1
A named blocks of code that are designed to do one specific job is called as
- A. Loop
- B. Branching
- C. FunctionCorrect
- D. Block
Explanation. A function is a subprogram or named block of code written to perform a specific task, which can be called whenever needed in a program.
Q2
A Function which calls itself is called as
- A. Built-in
- B. RecursionCorrect
- C. Lambda
- D. return
Explanation. When a function contains a call to itself within its body, the process is known as recursion.
Q3
Which function is called anonymous un-named function
- A. LambdaCorrect
- B. Recursion
- C. Function
- D. define
Explanation. In Python, anonymous functions defined without a name using the lambda keyword are called lambda functions.
Q4
Which of the following keyword is used to begin the function block?
- A. define
- B. for
- C. finally
- D. defCorrect
Explanation. Python function blocks are introduced using the keyword def followed by the function name and parentheses.
Q5
Which of the following keyword is used to exit a function block?
- A. define
- B. returnCorrect
- C. finally
- D. def
Explanation. The return statement is used to exit a function and optionally pass an expression or value back to the caller.
Q6
While defining a function which of the following symbol is used.
- A. ; (semicolon)
- B. . (dot)
- C. : (colon)Correct
- D. \$ (dollar)
Explanation. A colon symbol must follow the function header in Python to indicate the start of the indented block of statements.
Q7
In which arguments the correct positional order is passed to a function?
- A. RequiredCorrect
- B. Keyword
- C. Default
- D. Variable-length
Explanation. Required arguments are arguments passed to a function in the correct positional order and their count must match the definition.
Q8
Read the following statement and choose the correct statement(s).
(I) In Python, you don't have to mention the specific data types while defining function.
(II) Python keywords can be used as function name.
- A. I is correct and II is wrongCorrect
- B. Both are correct
- C. I is wrong and II is correct
- D. Both are wrong
Explanation. In Python, specific data types are inferred automatically and do not need to be declared, but keywords cannot be used as function names.
Q9
Pick the correct one to execute the given statement successfully.
if ____ : print(x, " is a leap year")
- A. x%2=0
- B. x%4==0Correct
- C. x/4=0
- D. x%4=0
Explanation. To check if a year x is a leap year, it must be divisible by 4, which is expressed using the modulo operator and equality check as x%4==0.
Q10
Which of the following keyword is used to define the function testpython(): ?
- A. define
- B. pass
- C. defCorrect
- D. while
Explanation. The def keyword is used to define functions in Python, followed by the function name and its parameter list.
About these Python functions questions
These are the Book Back multiple-choice questions for Python functions from the Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) 12th Standard Computer Science syllabus. Each question shows the correct option and an original, step-by-step explanation so you understand the method, not just the answer. Use the answer key above to jump to any question, then take the practice test to check yourself under exam-like conditions.
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