Question

In which of the following way(s) can the object be returned from a function?

(a) Can only be returned by value

(b) Can only be returned by reference

(c) Can be returned either by value or reference

(d) Can neither be returned by value nor by reference

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The question is from Returning Objects topic in division Assigning Object, Pointer to Objects, Passing and Returning Object of Object Oriented Programming

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) Can be returned either by value or reference

The best explanation: The objects can be returned either by value or reference. There is no mandatory condition for the way it should be used. The way of returning object can be decided based on the requirement.