In SQL, what does the 'IS NULL' operator check? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In SQL, what does the 'IS NULL' operator check?
A. Whether a value is missing (null)
B. Whether a value is empty string
C. Whether a value is zero
D. Whether a value equals NULL
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
IS NULL is used to test for NULL values, because NULL is not equal to anything.

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