ISRO Computer Science (CSE) 2013 - Question 12

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Which of the following sorting algorithms has the minimum running time complexity in the best and average case?

  • A. Insertion sort, Quick sort
  • B. Quick sort, Quick sort
  • C. Quick sort, Insertion sort
  • D. Insertion sort, Insertion sort

Answer: A. Insertion sort, Quick sort

Explanation: Insertion sort best case is O(n). Quick sort average is O(n log n). Quick sort best is O(n log n). Insertion sort average is O(n²). The question asks for (Best, Average). Insertion Sort (n), Quick Sort (n log n). This combination gives minimums for the respective categories among standard comparisons.

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