[Solved] What will this Bash for loop output?for animal in cat dog bird; do echo "$animal"; done - Ans: cat\ndog\nbird (each on a new line) | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Loops

What will this Bash for loop output?

for animal in cat dog bird; do echo "$animal"; done

Acat dog bird

Bcatdogbird

Ccat\ndog\nbird (each on a new line)

DError: syntax incorrect

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the loop
The loop iterates over the list: cat, dog, bird.
Step 2: Echo command
Each iteration prints the current animal followed by a newline.
Final Answer:
cat\ndog\nbird (each on a new line) -> Option C
Quick Check:
Each item is printed on its own line [OK]

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