Python Coding Challenge - Question with Answer (ID -100226)

 

Step 1 — Function Definition

def clcoding():

We created a function named clcoding.

Nothing runs yet.

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Step 2 — Loop Starts

for i in range(3):

range(3) generates:

0, 1, 2

So the loop will try to run 3 times.

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Step 3 — First Iteration

First value:

i = 0

Now inside loop:

return i

return immediately:

• Stops the loop

• Exits the function

• Sends value back

So function returns:

0

Important Point

The loop does NOT continue to 1 and 2 because return stops everything.

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Step 4 — Print

print(clcoding())

Function returned:

0

So output:

0

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Final Output

0

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One Line Concept (Very Important for Exams)

return inside a loop stops the loop immediately on first iteration.

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Interview Trap Question

If we move return outside loop:

def clcoding():
    for i in range(3):
        pass 
    return i

Output becomes:

2

Because loop completes.

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