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Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity and readability, making it popular for various applications including web development and data science. Key features include being easy to learn, platform independent, and having a large standard library. The document also explains concepts like tokens, errors, lists, and dictionaries, highlighting their differences and functionalities.

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Python Questions and Answers

Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity and readability, making it popular for various applications including web development and data science. Key features include being easy to learn, platform independent, and having a large standard library. The document also explains concepts like tokens, errors, lists, and dictionaries, highlighting their differences and functionalities.

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1. What is Python in 50 to 60 words?

Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language that is easy to learn and use.

It has simple and readable syntax, which makes it popular among beginners and professionals.

Python supports object-oriented programming and is used in web development, data science,

artificial intelligence, automation, and software development. It is platform independent

and has a large standard library.

2. What is the features of Python? (Five points)

1) Easy to Learn and Use

2) Interpreted Language

3) Platform Independent

4) Object-Oriented

5) Large Standard Library

3. What is a token and what are its types?

A token is the smallest individual unit of a program in Python.

Types: Keywords, Identifiers, Literals, Operators, Punctuators.

4. What is the difference between a runtime error and a syntax error?

Syntax Error: Occurs when Python grammar rules are not followed and prevents execution.

Runtime Error: Occurs during execution and stops the program while running.

5. What is the difference between an error and an exception?

Error: Serious problem in program, usually stops execution.

Exception: Runtime problem that can be handled using try and except.

6. What is list?

A list is an ordered, mutable collection of elements written inside square brackets [].
7. What is the difference between pop() and remove()?

pop(): Removes element by index and returns it.

remove(): Removes element by value.

8. What is the difference between append() and extend()?

append(): Adds one element to the end of list.

extend(): Adds multiple elements from another iterable.

9. Why are lists known as mutable data types?

Because their elements can be changed after creation without creating a new list.

10. What is dictionary?

A dictionary is a mutable collection of key-value pairs written inside {}.

11. What is the difference between list and dictionary?

List: Ordered collection accessed by index.

Dictionary: Key-value pairs accessed by keys.

12. How is clear() different from del?

clear(): Removes all elements but keeps the list.

del: Deletes element or entire variable.

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