In Excel, a circular reference occurs when: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In Excel, a circular reference occurs when:
A. A cell reference uses both relative and absolute components
B. A cell is formatted as a circle
C. A formula references a cell from a different worksheet
D. A formula refers to its own cell either directly or indirectly
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Circular reference means the formula depends on itself, creating an infinite loop.

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