Concept explainers
A function which calls itself is called as recursion.
Hence, the correct answer is option “C”.
Explanation of Solution
Recursion:
Recursion is a process where function is called again and again by itself for a specific number of times.
- There are two types of recursive functions. They are as follows:
- Direct recursion
- Indirect recursion
Direct recursion:
When a function calls the same function repeatedly until the condition becomes false, then it is called as direct recursion.
Indirect recursion:
When a function calls another function which in turn calls the same calling function, then it is called as indirect recursion.
Example:
Consider the following example; the function “Add()” can be called itself in the same function definition. Hence, it comes under direct recursion.
#Define the Add()function
def Add()
#Print the message
print('Example of recursive function!!')
#Call the Add() function recursively
Add()
Explanation for wrong options:
A recursive function cannot call the different function.
Hence, option “A” is wrong.
A recursive function cannot halt the program.
Hence, option “B” is wrong.
A recursive function can call more than once in a program.
Hence, option “D” is wrong.
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