Why are local variable names beginning with an underscore discouraged?

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Q. Why are local variable names beginning with an underscore discouraged?

(A) they are used to indicate a private variables of a class
(B) they confuse the interpreter
(C) they are used to indicate global variables
(D) they slow down execution

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✅ Correct Answer: (A) they are used to indicate a private variables of a class

Explanation: as python has no concept of private variables, leading underscores are used to indicate variables that must not be accessed from outside the class.

Explanation by: Mr. Dubey

as python has no concept of private variables, leading underscores are used to indicate variables that must not be accessed from outside the class.

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