What is the function of the 'canonical' link tag in SEO? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the function of the 'canonical' link tag in SEO?
A. To indicate the preferred URL when multiple URLs point to the same content
B. To set the language
C. To specify the character encoding
D. To define the site's sitemap
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The canonical tag helps search engines know which URL is the master copy of a page, preventing duplicate content issues.

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