Practice Base Case (Termination Condition) - 11.3.1 | Chapter 11: Recursion | ICSE Class 12 Computer Science
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Question 1

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What is the base case for a recursive function calculating factorial?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the input is zero.

Question 2

Easy

Define recursion in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider how a problem could be divided into simpler parts.

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Question 1

What is a base case in recursion?

  • It causes recursion to continue
  • It defines when recursion stops
  • It doesn't affect recursion

💡 Hint: Recall what happens if there’s no base case.

Question 2

True or False: Every recursive function must have a base case.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about examples of recursive functions.

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Question 1

Design a recursive algorithm to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers. Identify and explain the base case.

💡 Hint: Consider properties of division regarding GCD.

Question 2

Write a recursive function that counts down from a given number to zero. What is the base case and what happens if it's not defined?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you reach the smallest number.

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