Which of the following genetic algorithm operations is computationally most expensive?

1. AConvergence testing
2. BInitial population creation
3. CSelection of sub-population for mating
4. DReproduction to produce next generation Directions (91-95) Read the following passage and answer the given questions. Answer the following 5 questions based on the passage, (141-145) A firm can produce two types of cloth say A and B. Three kinds of wool are required for it, say red wool, green wool, and blue wool. One unit length of type A cloth needs 2 yards of red and 3 yards of green wool. One unit length of type B cloth needs 3 yards of red wool, 2 yards of green wool and 2 yards of blue wool. The firm has only a stock of 8 yards of red wool, 10 yards of green wool, and 15 yards of blue wool. It is assumed that the income obtained from one unit length of type A and type B clothes are ₹ 30 and ₹ 50, respectively.

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Correct answer: D. Reproduction to produce next generation Directions (91-95) Read the following passage and answer the given questions. Answer the following 5 questions based on the passage, (141-145) A firm can produce two types of cloth say A and B. Three kinds of wool are required for it, say red wool, green wool, and blue wool. One unit length of type A cloth needs 2 yards of red and 3 yards of green wool. One unit length of type B cloth needs 3 yards of red wool, 2 yards of green wool and 2 yards of blue wool. The firm has only a stock of 8 yards of red wool, 10 yards of green wool, and 15 yards of blue wool. It is assumed that the income obtained from one unit length of type A and type B clothes are ₹ 30 and ₹ 50, respectively.

Explanation

Following the official key, producing the next generation (reproduction, including evaluating the new offspring) is the most expensive step of a GA.