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

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

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