Which of the following is a major limitation of the hierarchical database model?
Options
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A.
It does not support parent-child relationships
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B.
It does not support complex many-to-many relationships naturally
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C.
It cannot store records
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D.
More than one of the above
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
It does not support complex many-to-many relationships naturally
Detailed Explanation
- Hierarchical model limitation: It naturally supports one-to-many relationships.
- Many-to-many relationships are difficult to represent directly.
- Such relationships may require duplication or additional structures.
