🧠 QUESTION BANK FOR THEORY + PRACTICAL EXAM
1️⃣ NumPy Questions
Theory
• Q1. What is NumPy? Why is it faster than Python lists?
➔ NumPy (Numerical Python) is a library for fast, memory-efficient, large numerical
computations. It supports vectorized operations (no loops needed).
• Q2. How do you create arrays in NumPy?
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import numpy as np
arr = np.array([1, 2, 3, 4])
print(arr)
• Q3. Differentiate between zeros(), ones(), full(), eye() in NumPy.
• Q4. Write a program to create a 2D array and reshape it into 3x3.
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arr = np.arange(1, 10)
new_arr = arr.reshape(3, 3)
print(new_arr)
• Q5. What are slicing and indexing? Give examples.
• Q6. Explain np.save(), np.load(), np.savetxt(), np.loadtxt() with syntax.
2️⃣ Pandas Questions
Theory
• Q1. What is Pandas? What are Series and DataFrame?
➔ Pandas is a Python library for data analysis; Series is 1D, DataFrame is 2D.
• Q2. Write a program to create a DataFrame from a dictionary.
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import pandas as pd
data = {'Name': ['A', 'B'], 'Age': [20, 25]}
df = pd.DataFrame(data)
print(df)
• Q3. What is pivot_table()? Why is it used?
• Q4. Explain how to handle missing values using dropna(), fillna(), interpolate().
• Q5. Write code to merge two DataFrames based on a common column.
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df1 = pd.DataFrame({'ID': [1, 2], 'Name': ['John', 'Jane']})
df2 = pd.DataFrame({'ID': [2, 3], 'Marks': [90, 80]})
df_merged = pd.merge(df1, df2, on="ID", how="inner")
print(df_merged)
3️⃣ Matplotlib Questions
Theory
• Q1. What is Matplotlib? Why is it used?
• Q2. Explain different types of plots supported by Matplotlib.
• Q3. Program to create a simple line plot.
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import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
x = [1, 2, 3, 4]
y = [10, 20, 30, 40]
plt.plot(x, y)
plt.title("Simple Line Plot")
plt.xlabel("x-axis")
plt.ylabel("y-axis")
plt.show()
• Q4. Write a program to plot a bar chart.
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x = ['A', 'B', 'C']
y = [30, 50, 70]
plt.bar(x, y)
plt.title('Bar Chart')
plt.show()
4️⃣ File Handling Questions
Theory
• Q1. What is file handling? Why is it necessary?
• Q2. Explain different file modes in Python (r, w, a, x, b, t).
• Q3. Write a program to write and read a file.
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# Writing
with open("testfile.txt", "w") as f:
f.write("Hello World")
# Reading
with open("testfile.txt", "r") as f:
content = f.read()
print(content)
• Q4. Explain seek() and tell() functions with examples.
• Q5. How to delete a file? Write the program.
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import os
if os.path.exists("testfile.txt"):
os.remove("testfile.txt")
5️⃣ Exception Handling Questions
Theory
• Q1. What are exceptions? How are they different from syntax errors?
• Q2. Explain try-except-finally with example.
• Q3. Program to handle ZeroDivisionError and ValueError.
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try:
a = int(input("Enter a number: "))
b = int(input("Enter another number: "))
print(a / b)
except ZeroDivisionError:
print("Cannot divide by zero!")
except ValueError:
print("Invalid input! Enter integers only.")
• Q4. Write a custom exception in Python.
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class NegativeError(Exception):
pass
def check_number(x):
if x < 0:
raise NegativeError("Negative not allowed")
else:
print("Positive number:", x)
check_number(5)
• Q5. What is an assert statement? Give an example.
6️⃣ Tkinter (GUI Programming) Questions
Theory
• Q1. What is Tkinter? Why is it used?
• Q2. What are widgets in Tkinter? Name any 5 widgets.
• Q3. Program to create a simple Tkinter window with a button and label.
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import tkinter as tk
def clicked():
lbl.config(text="Button was clicked!")
root = tk.Tk()
root.title("Simple Window")
lbl = tk.Label(root, text="Hello")
lbl.pack()
btn = tk.Button(root, text="Click Me", command=clicked)
btn.pack()
root.mainloop()
• **Q4. Differentiate between pack(), grid(), and place().
• Q5. Write a program to create a login form with two Entry fields (username & password).
7️⃣ Python Libraries Overview (Theory Only)
• Q1. List libraries used for Data Science in Python. ➔ NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit-
learn, TensorFlow, Keras, Seaborn.
• Q2. Match the library to its use:
o NumPy ➔ Numerical computation
o Pandas ➔ Data analysis
o Matplotlib ➔ Plotting graphs
o Scikit-learn ➔ Machine learning
o TensorFlow ➔ Deep learning
o NLTK ➔ Natural language processing
Answers
✅ 1️⃣ NumPy (Numerical Python)
Q1. What is NumPy? Why is it faster than lists?
• Answer:
o NumPy is a Python library for fast numerical computation.
o It is faster than lists because:
▪ It uses vectorized operations (no for loops).
▪ It stores data in contiguous memory blocks (C language level speed).
▪ It supports broadcasting, multi-dimensional arrays, and mathematical
functions.
Q2. How to create arrays?
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import numpy as np
arr = np.array([1, 2, 3, 4, 5])
print(arr)
• Output:
[1 2 3 4 5]
Q3. Differences: zeros(), ones(), full(), eye()
Function Description Example
np.zeros((2,3)) Array of zeros [[0. 0. 0.], [0. 0. 0.]]
np.ones((2,2)) Array of ones [[1. 1.], [1. 1.]]
np.full((2,2), 7) Filled with specific value [[7 7], [7 7]]
np.eye(3) Identity matrix [[1 0 0], [0 1 0], [0 0 1]]
Q4. Program to reshape 1D to 3x3
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import numpy as np
arr = np.arange(1, 10)
arr = arr.reshape(3, 3)
print(arr)
• Output:
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[[1 2 3]
[4 5 6]
[7 8 9]]
Q5. Indexing and slicing
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arr = np.array([10, 20, 30, 40, 50])
print(arr[2]) # Output: 30
print(arr[1:4]) # Output: [20 30 40]
print(arr[::-1]) # Output: [50 40 30 20 10]
Q6. File Operations in NumPy
Function Purpose
np.save('file.npy', arr) Save array in binary file
np.load('file.npy') Load array from binary
np.savetxt('file.csv', arr, delimiter=',') Save array in text/csv
np.loadtxt('file.csv', delimiter=',') Load text/csv file
✅ 2️⃣ Pandas (Data Handling)
Q1. What is Pandas? What are Series and DataFrame?
• Answer:
o Pandas is used for data manipulation and analysis.
o Series: 1D labeled array.
o DataFrame: 2D table (rows and columns).
Q2. Program to create a DataFrame
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import pandas as pd
data = {'Name': ['A', 'B'], 'Age': [20, 25]}
df = pd.DataFrame(data)
print(df)
Q3. What is pivot_table()?
• Answer:
o It reshapes the table by summarizing data.
o Example:
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df.pivot_table(values='Sales', index='Date', columns='Product',
fill_value=0)
Q4. Handling Missing Data
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df.dropna() # Remove missing rows
df.fillna(0) # Fill missing values with 0
df.interpolate() # Fill missing values using interpolation
Q5. Merge two DataFrames
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import pandas as pd
df1 = pd.DataFrame({'ID': [1,2], 'Name': ['John','Jane']})
df2 = pd.DataFrame({'ID': [2,3], 'Marks': [90,80]})
df = pd.merge(df1, df2, on="ID", how="inner")
print(df)
• Output:
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ID Name Marks
0 2 Jane 90
✅ 3️⃣ Matplotlib (Plotting)
Q1. What is Matplotlib?
• Answer:
o A library used for creating graphs (line, bar, scatter, pie).
o Helps in data visualization.
Q2. Different plot types
Function Plot Type
plot() Line chart
bar() Bar graph
scatter() Scatter plot
Function Plot Type
pie() Pie chart
Q3. Simple line plot
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import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
x = [1, 2, 3]
y = [4, 5, 6]
plt.plot(x, y)
plt.show()
Q4. Bar Chart
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import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
x = ['A', 'B', 'C']
y = [10, 20, 30]
plt.bar(x, y)
plt.show()
✅ 4️⃣ File Handling
Q1. What is file handling?
• Answer:
o Managing files: open, read, write, close files permanently stored on disk.
Q2. File modes
Mode Meaning
r Read
w Write
a Append
x Create
Q3. Write and read file
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# Write
with open("file.txt", "w") as f:
f.write("Hello!")
# Read
with open("file.txt", "r") as f:
print(f.read())
Q4. seek() and tell()
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with open("file.txt", "r") as f:
print(f.tell()) # Position in file
f.seek(2) # Move to 2nd character
print(f.read()) # Read from there
Q5. Delete file
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import os
if os.path.exists("file.txt"):
os.remove("file.txt")
✅ 5️⃣ Exception Handling
Q1. What are exceptions?
• Answer:
o Exceptions occur during program execution (e.g., divide by zero).
Q2. try-except-finally Example
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try:
x = 10 / 0
except ZeroDivisionError:
print("Cannot divide by zero!")
finally:
print("Always runs!")
Q3. Handle ZeroDivisionError and ValueError
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try:
a = int(input())
b = int(input())
print(a / b)
except ZeroDivisionError:
print("Can't divide by zero!")
except ValueError:
print("Invalid input!")
Q4. Custom Exception
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class NegativeError(Exception):
pass
def check(x):
if x < 0:
raise NegativeError("Negative numbers not allowed")
check(5)
Q5. assert statement
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def avg(marks):
assert len(marks) != 0, "Marks cannot be empty"
return sum(marks)/len(marks)
print(avg([80, 90]))
✅ 6️⃣ Tkinter (GUI)
Q1. What is Tkinter?
• Answer:
o Tkinter is Python's standard library for creating GUI windows and buttons.
Q2. Name 5 widgets
• Answer: Label, Button, Entry, Checkbutton, Frame.
Q3. Program for Window with Button & Label
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import tkinter as tk
def clicked():
lbl.config(text="Clicked!")
root = tk.Tk()
lbl = tk.Label(root, text="Hello")
lbl.pack()
btn = tk.Button(root, text="Click me", command=clicked)
btn.pack()
root.mainloop()
Q4. pack() vs grid() vs place()
Method Description
pack() Stack widgets vertically/horizontally
grid() Place widgets in a table-like structure (rows & columns)
place() Place widgets at exact coordinates
Q5. Login form program
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import tkinter as tk
root = tk.Tk()
tk.Label(root, text="Username").pack()
username = tk.Entry(root)
username.pack()
tk.Label(root, text="Password").pack()
password = tk.Entry(root, show="*")
password.pack()
tk.Button(root, text="Login").pack()
root.mainloop()
✅ 7️⃣ Python Libraries Overview
Q1. Libraries for Data Science
• NumPy: Numerical operations
• Pandas: Data manipulation
• Matplotlib: Visualization
• Seaborn: Statistical plots
• Scikit-learn: Machine learning
• TensorFlow: Deep learning
• NLTK: Text processing
Q2. Matching
Library Usage
NumPy Fast arrays
Pandas DataFrames
Matplotlib Graphs
Scikit-learn ML algorithms
TensorFlow Neural networks
NLTK NLP tasks
📚 DONE!
