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Which statement is incorrect in relation to searching an element in a list :

Updated On: Feb 18, 2026
  • Linear search checks the elements of a list, one at a time, without skipping any element
  • Binary search divides the list into two and check the element accordingly
  • Binary search always works on sorted list either ascending or descending
  • Linear search can be performed only if the list is sorted either ascending or descending
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The Correct Option is D

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The correct option is (D) :Linear search can be performed only if the list is sorted either ascending or descending
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