Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The Linux kernel is written in which of the programming language?

  1. PASCAL

  2. C

  3. C++

  4. C#

  5. LISP
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Linux kernel is primarily written in the C programming language, chosen for its efficiency, low-level access, and portability across hardware architectures. While some components may use assembly language for architecture-specific optimizations, C remains the core language. Linus Torvalds specifically selected C for its balance between high-level structure and low-level control. Option B correctly identifies C as the kernel's primary language.

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