Chapter 3
Getting Started with Python
Fill in the Blanks
Question 1
Programs are the set of instructions given to a computer to perform a particular task.
Question 2
Python was developed by Guido Van Rossum.
Question 3
Python is called a/an interpreted language.
Question 4
Python is a/an case-sensitive language in terms of its syntax.
Question 5
In Python, a syntax error is detected by the interpreter at runtime.
Question 6
Python is a/an platform independent language.
Question 7
To start Python from the command prompt, use the python command.
Question 8
Python programs are saved using the .py or .pyw extension.
Question 9
Python programming can be done in interactive and script modes.
Question 10
Interactive mode does not save the commands entered by you in the form of a program.
Question 11
The shortcut key to run Python script is F5.
State True or False
Question 1
Python is a dynamically typed language.
Answer
True
Reason — Python is a dynamically typed language because variables do not need to be declared
with a specific type. Instead, the type of a variable is determined at runtime based on the value
assigned to it.
Question 2
Alt+R is used to repeat the last typed command in Python shell.
Answer
False
Reason — For repeating or recalling the last command in the Python shell, the correct key is the
up arrow key (↑).
Question 3
Print and print are same in Python.
Answer
False
Reason — In Python, print and Print are not the same because Python is a case-sensitive
language.
Question 4
The sep argument is used with print() method.
Answer
True
Reason — The sep argument in the print() function is used to specify a string that separates
the objects being printed. The default separator is a space.
Question 5
Python is a compiled high-level language.
Answer
False
Reason — Python is an interpreted high-level language.
Question 6
Python is a cross-platform language.
Answer
True
Reason — Python is a cross-platform language because it can run on various operating systems,
such as Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.
Question 7
Python is an interpreted language, not a compiled language.
Answer
True
Reason — Python is an interpreted language, not a compiled language. This means that Python
code is executed line by line at runtime by an interpreter, without the need for a separate
compilation step to machine code.
Question 8
Python is a free, open-source and portable language.
Answer
True
Reason — Python is free and open-source, meaning anyone can freely use, distribute, and
modify it. It is also highly portable, running on various platforms such as Windows, macOS,
Linux, and others.
Question 9
Python Editor refers to Script mode in Python.
Answer
True
Reason — Python Editor refers to a mode in IDLE where we can write and run Python scripts,
also known as Script mode.
Question 10
Ctrl+Q shortcut key combination is used to exit Python.
Answer
True
Reason — Ctrl+Q shortcut key combination is used to exit Python.
Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1
Python was developed by ............... .
1. Charles Babbage
2. Guido van Rossum
3. Tim Berners Lee
4. Robert E. Kahn
Answer
Guido van Rossum
Reason — Python was developed by Guido van Rossum.
Question 2
Which of the following is syntactically correct text?
1. "This is great!"
2. 'she shouted 'HELLO' loudly'
3. "Goodbye'
4. "This "course" is good"
Answer
"This is great!"
Reason — The "This is great!" text uses double quotes (") to properly enclose the entire
string. In Python, strings enclosed in either single quotes (') or double quotes (") are valid, but the
entire string must be enclosed in the same type of quote. The other options have mismatched
quotes, which cause syntax errors in Python.
Question 3
Python language is ............... .
1. Free
2. Open Source
3. Free and Open Source
4. Proprietary
Answer
Free and Open Source
Reason — Python is a free and open-source language.
Question 4
Identify the correct print() statement:
1. print(Hello)
2. print("Hello")
3. print('Hello")
4. print("Hello')
Answer
print("Hello")
Reason — In Python, when using the print() function, strings must be enclosed in matching
pairs of either single (') or double quotes ("). Therefore, the correct statement
is print("Hello").
Question 5
Which of the following is the shortcut key combination for exiting Python shell?
1. F5
2. Alt+F1
3. Ctrl+E
4. Ctrl+Q
Answer
Ctrl+Q
Reason — The shortcut key combination for exiting Python shell is Ctrl+Q.
Question 6
The extension for a Python file is given as:
1. .pt
2. .pwy
3. .py or .pyw
4. .yppy
Answer
.py or .pyw
Reason — The extension for a Python file is .py or .pyw.
Question 7
Python is a/an ............... language.
1. Compiled
2. Interpreted
3. Compiled & Interpreted
4. None of these
Answer
Interpreted
Reason — Python is an interpreted language. This means that Python code is executed line by
line at runtime by an interpreter, without the need for a separate compilation step to machine
code.
Question 8
The interactive interpreter of Python is termed as ............... .
1. Python shell
2. Python Script mode
3. Python Editor mode
4. Python command line
Answer
Python shell
Reason — The interactive interpreter of Python is termed as Python shell.
Question 9
The three greater than signs (>>>) are called the Python ............... .
1. Cursor
2. Command prompt
3. Pointer
4. Blinking cursor
Answer
Command prompt
Reason — The three greater than signs (>>>) are called the Python command prompt or
interactive prompt.
Question 10
Single-line comments in Python begin with ............... symbol.
1. %
2. "
3. '''
4. #
Answer
Reason — The # symbol in Python indicates the start of a single-line comment, which extends
from the # to the end of the line.
Question 11
Which of the following codes is correct?
1.
print("Programming is fun")
print("Python")
print("Computer Science")
2.
print ("Programming is fun)
print("Python")
print("Computer Science)
3.
Print("Programming is fun")
print("Python")
print("Computer Science")
4.
Print("Programming is fun")
Print("Python")
Print("Computer Science")
Answer
print("Programming is fun")
print("Python")
print("Computer Science")
Reason — In Python, the print() function is written in lowercase (print) and strings must be
enclosed in matching pairs of either single (') or double quotes ("). Therefore, the correct code
would be :
print("Programming is fun")
print("Python")
print("Computer Science")
Question 12
Python is a case-sensitive language. This means ............... .
1. Capital and small letters are same for Python
2. Python doesn't care about the case of alphabets
3. Python treats capital and small letters as different
4. Python automatically capitalizes the small letters
Answer
Python treats capital and small letters as different
Reason — Python is a case-sensitive language. This means that Python differentiates between
capital and small alphabets.
Question 13
............... mode of Python gives instant result of typed statement.
1. Interactive mode
2. Script mode
3. Both Interactive and Script mode
4. None of these
Answer
Interactive mode
Reason — Interactive mode of Python gives instant result of typed statement.
Assertions and Reasons
Question 1
Assertion (A): Python is an object-oriented programming language.
Reasoning (R): Using Python, any software can be designed. Everything in Python is an object.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Python is an object-oriented programming language, which means it supports the concepts of
classes and objects. In Python, everything is treated as an object, including integers, strings,
functions, and even modules and packages. Using Python, any software can be designed.
Question 2
Assertion (A): Python uses an interpreter to convert source code to object code.
Reasoning (R): Python interpreter is a special virtual engine that converts machine code to
source code.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Answer
A is true but R is false.
Explanation
Python uses an interpreter to convert source code to object code. The Python interpreter is a
special virtual engine that converts source code (written in Python) to machine code that can be
executed by the computer.
Question 3
Assertion (A): To print the value of a variable, Python uses print() method.
Reasoning (R): print() method displays the content on the system screen or console.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
The print() function is a built-in function in Python that displays the content on the system
screen or console. To print the value of a variable, Python uses the print() function.
Question 4
Assertion (A): Python is a cross-platform language.
Reasoning (R): Python code can run on a variety of platforms such as windows, Macintosh and
Apple.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Python is a cross-platform language because it can run on various operating systems, such as
Windows, Macintosh, Apple, Linux etc.
Question 5
Assertion (A): Python is a dynamically typed language.
Reasoning (R): Python interpreter assigns variables a data type at runtime based on the
variable's value at that time.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Python is a dynamically typed language because variables do not need to be declared with a
specific type. Instead, the type of a variable is determined at runtime based on the value assigned
to it.
Question 6
Assertion (A): Python is the fastest language.
Reasoning (R): Python is an interpreted language.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Answer
A is false but R is true.
Explanation
Python is not considered the fastest programming language as it is slower than many compiled
languages such as C or C++ because it is interpreted rather than compiled. Python is an
interpreted language, which means that Python code is executed line by line at runtime by an
interpreter, without the need for a separate compilation step to machine code.
Question 7
Assertion (A): Python IDLE or Interpreter provides two modes to work with, create and run the
scripts or code.
Reasoning (R): Interactive mode comprises Python prompt '>>>' where you can simply start
typing the command and display output, and script window, where you can write Python
program in a file and execute it to display output.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Python's Integrated Development and Learning Environment (IDLE) or interpreter provides two
modes to work with: interactive mode and script mode. Interactive mode comprises the Python
prompt '>>>' where we can start typing commands and see the output immediately. In script
mode, we can write a Python program in a file and execute it to display the output.
Question 8
Assertion (A): Python is a general-purpose language, meaning it can be used to create a variety
of different programs.
Reasoning (R): Python is used to build websites and software, automate tasks and conduct data
analysis.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Python is a general-purpose language, meaning it is versatile and can be used to create a variety
of programs. Python is an object-oriented language used to build websites and software,
automate tasks, and conduct data analysis.
Solutions to Unsolved Questions
Question 1
When was Python introduced?
Answer
Python was developed in February 1991.
Question 2
Who developed Python and which two languages contributed to Python as a programming
language?
Answer
Guido Van Rossum is the developer of Python. ABC language and Modula-3 contributed to
Python as a programming language.
Question 3
Python is free and open-source. What do you understand by this feature?
Answer
Python is free and open-source means that it is available to anyone at no cost, and its source code
can be freely accessed, modified, and distributed by anyone.
Question 4
Is Python case-sensitive?
Answer
Yes, Python is a case-sensitive language. This means that Python differentiates between
uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small) letters.
Question 5
What is IDLE?
Answer
IDLE is a simple Integrated Development and Learning Environment that comes with Python.
The most important feature of IDLE is that it is a program that allows the user to edit, run,
browse and debug a Python program from a single interface.
Question 6
Differentiate between displaying and printing method in Python.
Answer
Printing in Python refers to using the print() function to output information to the console.
The print() function takes one or more arguments, converts each argument to a string (if
necessary), and displays them as text. On the other hand, displaying can be a more general term
that encompasses presenting information or output in various forms, not limited to just text
output in the console.
Question 7
Briefly explain the salient features of Python.
Answer
The salient features of Python are as follows:
1. Python is an interpreted, interactive, directly executed language with a pre-compiled
code. This means that it is processed at runtime by the interpreter and we need not
compile our program before executing it.
2. It is a loosely type object-oriented programming language with a few keywords, simple
English-like structure and is easy to learn.
3. It is a free, open-source and portable language having a large repository of libraries.
4. It takes less time to develop as Python programs are typically 3 to 5 times shorter than the
equivalent programming languages. This is because of its built-in, high-level data types
and its dynamic typing.
5. It is extensible/extendable and highly efficient as there is no wastage of time in declaring
the types of variables or arguments.
6. It supports GUI (Graphical User Interface) and garbage collection (better memory
management).
7. It is easily compatible with other languages like C, C++, Core Java etc.
8. Python is used for both scientific and non-scientific programming.
Question 8
What do you understand by cross-platform software with respect to Python?
Answer
Python is platform-independent and a cross-platform language because it can run on various
operating systems, such as Windows, macOS, Linux etc.
Question 9
What are the advantages of Python programming language?
Answer
Advantages of Python programming language are:
1. Easy to Use — Python is compact, programmer-friendly and very easy to use object
oriented language with very simple syntax rules.
2. Expressive Language — Python is an expressive language, it takes fewer lines of codes
to represent the same syntax.
3. Interpreted Language — Python is an interpreted language, not a compiled language. It
makes Python an easy-to-debug language and thus suitable for beginners to advanced
users.
4. Completeness — Python has a rich standard library that provides modules for most types
of required functionality like emails, web-pages, databases, GUI development, network
connections, etc.
5. Cross-platform Language — Python can run equally well on variety of platforms —
Windows, Linux/UNIX, Macintosh, supercomputers, smart phones, etc.
6. Free and Open Source — Python language is freely available along with its source-
code.
7. Variety of Usage/Applications — Python has evolved into a powerful, complete and
useful language over these years. These days Python is being used in many diverse
fields/applications, some of which are Scripting, Web Applications, Game development,
Database Applications, System Administrations, Rapid Prototyping, GUI Programs.
Question 10
In how many different ways can you work in Python?
Answer
We can work in Python in two ways:
1. Interactive mode (also called Immediate mode)
2. Script mode
Question 11
What are the advantages/disadvantages of working in Interactive mode in Python?
Answer
Interactive mode is useful for testing code. We can type the commands one by one and get the
result of error immediately for each command. Disadvantages of Interactive mode are that it does
not save commands in form of a program and also output is sandwiched between commands.
Question 12
Write some limitations of Python.
Answer
Some limitations of Python programming language are:
1. Not the Fastest Language — As Python is an interpreted language so its execution-times
are not that fast compared to some compiled languages.
2. Lesser Libraries than C, Java, Perl — Library collection of C, Java, Perl is better than
Python.
3. Not strong on Type-Binding — Python interpreter is not very strong on catching 'Type-
Mismatch' issues.
4. Not easily convertible — Translating Python programs to other languages is difficult due
to its lack of syntax.
Question 13
What is the difference between Script mode and Interactive mode in Python?
Answer
In script mode, we write a Python program in a file and execute it to display the output and in
interactive mode, we use the Python prompt '>>>' to start typing commands and see immediate
output.
Question 14
Write instructions to the Interactive mode for the following:
(a) To display sum of 3, 8.0, 6 * 12
(b) To print sum of 16, 5.0, 44.0
Answer
(a)
>>> 3 + 8.0 + 6 * 12
(b)
>>> print(16 + 5.0 + 44.0)
Question 15
Write the output of the following:
num1 = 4
num2 = num1 + 1
num1 = 2
print(num1, num2)
Answer
Output
2 5
Explanation
In the above code, num1 is initially assigned the value 4. Then, num2 is set to num1 + 1, resulting
in num2 being 5. Subsequently, num1 is reassigned the value 2, changing its original value from 4
to 2. When print(num1, num2) is executed, it displays the current values of num1 and num2,
which are 2 and 5, respectively.
Question 16
Consider the statements given below and write Python command to display these statements in
both Interactive and Script mode.
Python is easy to learn and write.
It allows us to work in two modes: Interactive mode and Script mode.
Interactive mode is also known as Python Shell and Script mode is also known as Python Editor.
It is a platform-independent language.
We find it interesting to work with Python.
Answer
Interactive Mode:
>>> print("Python is easy to learn and write.")
>>> print("It allows us to work in two modes: Interactive mode
and Script mode.")
>>> print("Interactive mode is also known as Python Shell and
Script mode is also known as Python Editor.")
>>> print("It is a platform-independent language.")
>>> print("We find it interesting to work with Python.")
Script Mode:
print("Python is easy to learn and write.")
print("It allows us to work in two modes: Interactive mode and
Script mode.")
print("Interactive mode is also known as Python Shell and Script
mode is also known as Python Editor.")
print("It is a platform-independent language.")
print("We find it interesting to work with Python.")
Question 17
Write a code that prints your full name and your birthday as separate strings.
Answer
full_name = "Jeevika Sharma"
birthday = "January 17, 2000"
print("Full Name:", full_name)
print("Birthday:", birthday)
Output
Full Name: Jeevika Sharma
Birthday: January 17, 2000
Question 18
Record what happens when the following statements are executed:
(a) print (n = 17)
(b) print (8+9)
(c) print (4.2, "hello", 6-2, "world", 15/2.0)
Answer
(a) It raises TypeError as 'n' is an invalid keyword argument for print() function.
(b) 17
(c) 4.2 hello 4 world 7.5
Question 19
Use IDLE to calculate:
(a) 6+4*10
(b) (6+4) *10
Answer
(a) 46
(b) 100
Question 20
Try the following code on the Python shell and evaluate the output generated:
>>> print (3.14159*7)
>>> print('I am a class XI' + 'student')
>>> print('I', 'am')
>>> print ("class XI student")
>>> print ("I'm", 16, "years old")
Answer
Output
21.99113
I am a class XIstudent
I am
class XI student
I'm 16 years old