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What is the output of the following code:
What is the output of the following code:
my_dict = {'a': 1, 'b': 2}
my_dict.popitem()
print(my_dict)
my_dict.popitem()
print(my_dict)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer:
Option
C
Code Analysis:
1. popitem() Method: The popitem() method removes and returns the last inserted key-value pair. In this case, the last inserted pair is
2. Updated Dictionary: After removing
Output: The dictionary now contains
Incorrect Options:
A) {'a': 1, 'b': 2}: This would be the original dictionary, but popitem() modifies it.
B) {}: This would be true if both key-value pairs were removed, but only one is removed.
D) {1: 'a', 2: 'b'}: This is incorrect as keys and values are not swapped.
Thus, the correct answer is Option C: {'a': 1}.
my_dict = {'a': 1, 'b': 2}1. popitem() Method: The popitem() method removes and returns the last inserted key-value pair. In this case, the last inserted pair is
'b': 2.2. Updated Dictionary: After removing
'b': 2, the dictionary will contain only 'a': 1.print(my_dict)Output: The dictionary now contains
{'a': 1}.Incorrect Options:
A) {'a': 1, 'b': 2}: This would be the original dictionary, but popitem() modifies it.
B) {}: This would be true if both key-value pairs were removed, but only one is removed.
D) {1: 'a', 2: 'b'}: This is incorrect as keys and values are not swapped.
Thus, the correct answer is Option C: {'a': 1}.
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