Which of the following is the correct way to create a comment in Python?

• A. # This is a comment
• B. // This is a comment
• C. /* This is a comment */
• D. -- This is a comment

Answer: (A)

In Python, comments are created using the hash symbol (#). Any text following this symbol on the same line will be treated as a comment and ignored by the Python interpreter. This is useful for adding notes or explanations in your code to enhance readability or to mark sections that require attention without affecting the execution of the code.

The other formats listed are common in different programming languages but do not apply to Python. For example, the double forward slashes (//) and the slash-asterisk combination (/* ... */) are used for comments in languages like Java, C, and C++. The double hyphen (--) is used in SQL to indicate comments. Therefore, only the option utilizing the hash symbol is valid for creating comments in Python.