What is the purpose of the 'Cache-Control' HTTP header? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the purpose of the 'Cache-Control' HTTP header?
A. To set the language of the content
B. To specify caching policies for the resource
C. To control the format of the response
D. To authenticate the user
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Cache-Control header is used to define caching directives such as max-age, no-cache, and private, controlling how and for how long the resource can be cached.

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