1. What is the optional statement used in a try except statement in Python?

There are two optional clauses used in try except statements:

1. Else clause: It is useful for code that must be executed when the try block does not create any exception

2. Finally clause: It is useful for code that must be executed irrespective of whether an exception is generated or not.

2. What is used to create Unicode string in Python?

Add u before the string

>>> u 'test'

3. What are the uses of List Comprehensions feature of Python?

List comprehensions help to create and manage lists in a simpler and clearer way than using map(), filter() and lambda. Each list comprehension consists of an expression followed by a clause, then zero or more for or if clauses.

4. What is all the operating system that Python can run on?

Python can run of every operating system like UNIX/LINUX, Mac, Windows, and others.

5. What is the statement that can be used in Python if a statement is required syntactically but the program requires no action?

Pass is a no-operation/action statement in python

If we want to load a module and if it does not exist, let us not bother, let us try to do other task. The following example demonstrates that.

Try:

Import module1

Except:

Pass

6. How is the Implementation of Pythons dictionaries done?

Using curly brackets -> {}

E.g.: {'a':'123', 'b':'456'}

10. What is the language from which Python has got its features or derived its features?

Most of the object oriented programming languages to name a few are C++, CLISP and Java is the language from which Python has got its features or derived its features.

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