Multiple choice

The criterian for data structure evolution is

  1. Space utilization

  2. Time efficiency

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Data structure evaluation considers both space utilization (memory efficiency) and time efficiency (operation speed). The best data structure balances these competing factors - using minimal memory while enabling fast operations. This tradeoff is fundamental to algorithm design and optimization.

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