About return type in JAVA

[vinay kalal]

I am doing some problems regarding Return type in java.I am facing some problems. could any help please.


1. class Plant {
2. String getName() { return "plant"; }
3. Plant getType() { return this; } // what mean 'return this' here or return super mean
4. }
5. class Flower extends Plant {
6. ( / insert code here. I have four options A to D. A,C,D are correct here but don't know why? Anyone explain.)
A. Flower getType() { return this; }
B. String getType() { return "this"; }
C. Plant getType() { return this; }
D. Tulip getType() { return new Tulip(); }
7. }
8. class Tulip extends Flower { }

[Seetharaman Venkatasamy]

I Assume you are expecting explanation about this and super.

this - refers currently executing object, you can use with return
super - refers super class object, you cant use with return directly like return super;

hth

[Seetharaman Venkatasamy]

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