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Which one of the following in place sorting algorithms needs the minimum number of swaps?

(A)

Quick sort

(B)

Insertion sort

(C)

Selection sort

(D)

Heap sort



Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Selection sort takes minimum number of swaps to sort an array. It takes maximum of O(n) comparisons to sort an array with n elements. 
Hence Selection sort is the answer.


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Last Updated : 10 May, 2018
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