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Very Short Question and Answers - Linking Web Pages

Q 1.
What HTML tag is used to create a hyperlink?

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The <a> (anchor) tag is used to create a hyperlink in HTML.

Q 2.
What does the 'href' attribute in the <a> tag specify?

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The 'href' attribute specifies the URL or location where the link points to.

Q 3.
What is meant by 'anchor text' in a hyperlink?

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The anchor text is the clickable part of the hyperlink, which is the text between the opening and closing <a> tags.

Q 4.
Give an example of an external link in HTML.

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Example:

<a href="https://www.cbse.gov.in">Visit CBSE Website</a>
Q 5.
What type of link would you use to connect to another page within the same website?

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An internal link is used to connect to another page within the same website.

Q 6.
How would you link to 'about.html' page from your main web page?

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<a href="about.html">About Us</a>
Q 7.
What is anchor or bookmark linking used for?

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Anchor or bookmark linking is used to jump to a specific section within the same web page.

Q 8.
How do you mark a spot on a web page for bookmark linking?

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You add an id attribute to the element you want to jump to, for example:

<h2 id="top">Top of Page</h2>
Q 9.
Write HTML code to create a link that jumps to an element with id 'bottom'.

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<a href="#bottom">Go to Bottom</a>
Q 10.
Name the three main types of linking in HTML.

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The three types are: External Linking, Internal Linking, and Anchor/Bookmark Linking.

Q 11.
Why are links important for navigation on a website?

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Links help users move easily between different pages and sections, improving navigation.

Q 12.
How do links improve user experience on a website?

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Links allow users to quickly find the information they need, making the website easier to use.

Q 13.
Give one reason why links are important for website structure.

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Links organize the website similar to a table of contents, connecting related content.

Q 14.
How do links help with Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?

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Links show search engines how pages are related, which can improve a website’s ranking.

Q 15.
What attribute must match between an anchor’s href and a target element’s id for bookmark linking to work?

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The value after '#' in href must match the value of the target element's id attribute.

Q 16.
If you want to create a link that opens 'contact.html' from your home page, what is the correct code?

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<a href="contact.html">Contact Us</a>
Q 17.
Explain why the Internet is called a 'web'.

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Because links connect countless pages, creating a network similar to a web.

Q 18.
What happens if you omit the href attribute in an <a> tag?

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The text will still be styled as a link but won't go anywhere when clicked.

Q 19.
Write HTML code to link to the CBSE website and to go to a section with id 'info' in your page.

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<a href="https://www.cbse.gov.in">Visit CBSE Website</a> 
<a href="#info">Go to Info Section</a>
Q 20.
Why are links compared to bridges in the context of the web?

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Links connect different pages and websites, just like bridges connect different places.

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