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What is the output of following C code?
main()
{
static int var = 5;
printf("%d ",var--);
if(var)
main();
}

A.	5 4 3 2 1	B.	4 3 2 1
C.	3 2 1	D.	5 4 3 2
E.	5 4 3 2 1 0

Answer and Explanation

Answer:5 4 3 2 1

Explanation:
When static storage class is given, it is initialized once. The change in the value of a static variable is retained even between the function calls. Main is also treated like any other ordinary function, which can be called recursively.

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