C#.NET string interning and object references: consider the code String s1, s2; s1 = 'Hi'; s2 = 'Hi'; Which statements about object creation and references are true?

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Introduction / Context:This item tests understanding of string interning and reference behavior in C#.NET. String literals are interned, which can cause multiple variables initialized with the same literal to point to the same object instance. Given Data / Assumptions: Two string variables s1 and s2. Both assigned the same literal 'Hi'. Statements to evaluate include whether objects are created with or without new, and whether references point to the same instance. Concept / Approach:In .NET, string literals are interned. Assigning the same literal to two variables does not create two different heap objects; both references point to the interned single instance. Creating strings without new is perfectly legal through literals. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) 'String objects cannot be created without using new.' → False: literals create interned strings.2) 'Only one object will get created.' → True due to interning.3) 's1 and s2 both will refer to the same object.' → True: both refer to interned 'Hi'.4) 'Two objects will get created…' → False.5) 's1 and s2 are references to the same object.' → True (same as 3). Verification / Alternative check:Use Object.ReferenceEquals(s1, s2) → returns true. Using new string('H',1) etc. would bypass interning unless explicitly interned. Why Other Options Are Wrong:Any option including 1 or 4 is incorrect because they contradict interning and literal semantics. Common Pitfalls:Confusing content equality with reference equality; assuming every assignment creates a new object on the heap. Final Answer:2, 3, 5

C#.NET string interning and object references: consider the code String s1, s2; s1 = 'Hi'; s2 = 'Hi'; Which statements about object creation and references are true?

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