Question

Distinguish between regular inheritance, multiple inheritance, and selective inheritance.

Answer 1

Single inheritance is one derived class having a single base class whereas, inmultiple inheritance, has two or more than two base classes, but single derived class. Multiple inheritance is quite confusing as here a single derived class inherit two or more base class.

Answer 2

Inheritance is characterized as single or multiple depending on the number of classes a class can inherit from. Single inheritance is simple but restrictive. Multiple inheritance on the other hand is complex but allows a more natural definition of relationships between classes.