Which normal form enforces that no non-prime attribute depends on a subset of a candidate key? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which normal form enforces that no non-prime attribute depends on a subset of a candidate key?
A. 3NF
B. BCNF
C. 1NF
D. 2NF
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
2NF eliminates partial dependencies, i.e., non-prime attributes dependent on part of any candidate key.

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