2022 question paper

FORMAL LANGUAGE & AUTOMATA THEORY

29 questions

1. Q1a. The minimum number of states required to recognize an octal number divisible by 3 is: (i) 1 (ii) 3 (iii) 5 (iv) 720222m

   Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

   The minimum number of states required to recognize an octal number divisible by 3 is:

   (i) 1
   (ii) 3
   (iii) 5
   (iv) 7

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   Correct Option: (ii) 3

   Explanation

   To check divisibility by $3$, we only need the remainder modulo 3 of the number. Whether the input is binary, decimal, or octal does not change the number of remainders.

   For modulus $3$, there are exactly $3$ possible remainders:

   • $r = 0$ → number divisible by 3 (accepting state)
   • $r = 1$ → remainder 1
   • $r = 2$ → remainder 2

   DFA Construction for Octal Alphabet

   • Alphabet: $\Sigma = \{0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7\}$
   • States: $q_0, q_1, q_2$ representing remainder $0,1,2$
   • Start state: $q_0$ (value 0)
   • Accepting state: $q_0$
   • Transition: On reading octal digit $d$ from state $q_r$,
     $$\delta(q_r, d) = q_{(r \times 8 + d) \bmod 3}$$
     Since $8 \equiv 2 \pmod 3$, this simplifies to $q_{(2r + d) \bmod 3}$.

   This DFA is complete and minimal – each remainder is distinguishable (Myhill-Nerode equivalence).

   Why other options are wrong

   • (i) 1 state: would accept all or no strings, cannot distinguish remainders.
   • (iii) 5 and (iv) 7: unnecessary extra states; $\lceil \log_2 3 \rceil$ is not relevant.

   Final Answer

   Minimum number of states = 3 (one per residue class mod 3).

2. Q1b. For a given Moore machine, given input = 101010, the output would be of length: (i) |Input| + 1 (ii) |Input| (iii) |Input| − 1 (iv) Cannot be predicted20222m

   Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

   For a given Moore machine, given input = 101010, the output would be of length:

   (i) |Input| + 1
   (ii) |Input|
   (iii) |Input| − 1
   (iv) Cannot be predicted

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   Correct Option: (i) $|Input|+1$

   Explanation

   Moore Machine: Output depends only on present state, and output is associated with state entry, including the initial state before any input is consumed.

   • For input length $n$, the machine visits $n+1$ states: $q_0$ (initial, no input) $\xrightarrow{a_1} q_1 \xrightarrow{a_2} \dots \xrightarrow{a_n} q_n$.
   • Each state produces one output symbol $\lambda(q_i)$.
   • Hence output string length = $n+1$.

   Mealy Machine contrast: Output depends on transition (state + input), so output length = $|Input|$ = $n$ (one per input symbol).

   Given input 101010, $|Input|=6$ → Moore output length = $7$.

   Final Answer

   Moore machine output length is $|Input|+1$ → Option (i).

3. Q1c. The total number of states and transitions required to form a Moore machine that produces residue mod 3 are: (i) 3 and 6 (ii) 3 and 5 (iii) 2 and 4 (iv) 2 and 520222m

   Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

   The total number of states and transitions required to form a Moore machine that produces residue mod 3 are:

   (i) 3 and 6
   (ii) 3 and 5
   (iii) 2 and 4
   (iv) 2 and 5

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   Correct Option: (i) 3 states and 6 transitions (for residue mod 3 Moore machine)

   Explanation

   To produce residue mod 3, need 3 states corresponding to remainders $0,1,2$.

   • Alphabet: e.g., binary or unary? For general input, Moore machine that outputs residue after each symbol needs 3 states.
   • Transitions: For binary alphabet $\{0,1\}$, from each of 3 states there are 2 outgoing transitions ($0$ and $1$): $3 \times 2 =6$ transitions. Formula: new remainder $r' = (r \times base + digit) \bmod 3$.

   If alphabet were $\{0\}$ unary, transitions =3; but typical exam assumes binary/decimal digit input, hence 6.

   Other options (3,5), (2,4) insufficient to represent 3 residues.

   Final Answer

   3 states, 6 transitions → Option (i). If input alphabet size $|\Sigma|=k$, transitions $=3k$.

4. Q1d. Which of the following is a correct statement? (i) Moore machine has no accepting states. (ii) Mealy machine has accepting states. (iii) We can convert Mealy to Moore but not vice versa. (iv) All of the above20222m

   Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

   Which of the following is a correct statement?

   (i) Moore machine has no accepting states.
   (ii) Mealy machine has accepting states.
   (iii) We can convert Mealy to Moore but not vice versa.
   (iv) All of the above

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   Correct Option: (i) Moore machine has no accepting states (in transducer sense; strictly all (i)-(iii) as stated are inaccurate, so if “None of the above” were an option it would be correct — see note)

   Explanation

   Moore vs Mealy as Transducers

   • Moore: Output $\lambda: Q \rightarrow \Gamma$ (state output). Mealy: $\lambda: Q \times \Sigma \rightarrow \Gamma$ (transition output).
   • In classical transducer definition (Hopcroft-Ullman), they are not acceptors — they have no $F$ set. They translate every input to an output, not accept/reject. In that sense (i) “Moore has no accepting states” is true for the pure transducer, and similarly Mealy also has none, making (ii) false.

   Convertibility

   • Mealy ↔ Moore are interconvertible:
     • Mealy → Moore: expand states (at most $|Q|\cdot|\Gamma|$), output delayed by one symbol.
     • Moore → Mealy: keep same states, shift output to transitions.
     • So (iii) “Mealy to Moore but not vice versa” is false. Both directions possible.

   Evaluation

   Statement	Truth
   (i) Moore has no accepting states (pure transducer)	True
   (ii) Mealy has accepting states	False (pure Mealy also has none)
   (iii) Mealy→Moore only one way	False
   (iv) All of above	False

   If the question is asked in the acceptor + transducer mixed sense where Moore/Mealy can be defined with $F$, then (i) and (ii) are both false and no option is strictly correct; the intended exam key is usually (i).

   Final Answer

   Per standard syllabus, (i) is the expected correct choice. Rigorously, pure Moore/Mealy are transducers without $F$, and they are mutually convertible.

5. Q1e. The minimum number of transitions to reach the final state as per the regular expression: \{a, b\}^* baaa is: (i) 4 (ii) 5 (iii) 6 (iv) 320222m

   Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

   The minimum number of transitions to reach the final state as per the regular expression:

   $$\{a, b\}^* baaa$$

   is:

   (i) 4
   (ii) 5
   (iii) 6
   (iv) 3

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   Correct Option: (i) 4

   Explanation

   Regular expression: $\{a,b\}^* baaa$ — language is all strings over $\{a,b\}$ ending with suffix baaa.

   To accept, a DFA must detect suffix b a a a (length 4).

   Minimal DFA (suffix automaton)

   States represent longest suffix of processed prefix that is prefix of baaa:

   • $q_0$: no part matched (or last $b$ irrelevant)
   • $q_1$: suffix b
   • $q_2$: suffix ba
   • $q_3$: suffix baa
   • $q_4$: suffix baaa (accepting)

   Transitions: each new character extends/collapses the match. From $q_0$, on b → $q_1$, on a → $q_0$; etc.

   Number of transitions on the shortest path from start $q_0$ to final $q_4$ is 4 (b→a→a→a).

   Number of states =5, transitions to reach final =4. Some keys count states=5 as “transitions”, but minimum edge traversals is 4.

   Final Answer

   4 transitions (5 states) to reach final — Option (i) 4. If counting states, answer is 5.

6. Q1f. Let w = xyz, y is the middle portion and |y| > 0. Repeating y zero or more times before checking membership in L is known as: (i) Generating (ii) Pumping (iii) Producing (iv) None of the above20222m

   Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

   Let $w = xyz$, $y$ is the middle portion and $|y| > 0$. Repeating $y$ zero or more times before checking membership in $L$ is known as:

   (i) Generating
   (ii) Pumping
   (iii) Producing
   (iv) None of the above

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   Correct Option: (ii) Pumping

   Explanation

   Pumping Lemma concept: For regular/CFL languages, any long string $w = xyz$ (with $|y|>0$, $|xy|\le p$) can be pumped: $xy^i z \in L$ for all $i \ge 0$ (repeating $y$ zero, one, or more times).

   • Pumping = repeating the middle portion $y$ zero or more times and checking membership.
   • Generating is general derivation.
   • Producing is vague.

   The lemma is used to prove non-regularity/non-CFL by contradiction.

   Final Answer

   Repeating $y$ is Pumping → Option (ii).

7. Q1g. A Turing machine that is able to simulate other Turing machines is called: (i) nested Turing machine (ii) universal Turing machine (iii) counter machine (iv) None of the above20222m

   Module 4: Turing Machines (TM)

   A Turing machine that is able to simulate other Turing machines is called:

   (i) nested Turing machine
   (ii) universal Turing machine
   (iii) counter machine
   (iv) None of the above

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   Correct Option: (ii) universal Turing machine

   Explanation

   Universal Turing Machine $U$: A TM that takes as input encoding of any TM $M$ and input $w$: $U(\langle M, w\rangle) = M(w)$.

   • Can simulate any other TM (stored-program concept).
   • Basis for von Neumann architecture, stored-program computers.
   • Exists by Church-Turing thesis; constructed by Turing (1936).
   • Leads to undecidability of halting problem.

   Other options:

   • Nested TM — not standard.
   • Counter machine — weaker (but Turing-equivalent with 2 counters).

   Final Answer

   Universal TM → Option (ii).

8. Q1h. A recursively enumerable language L is recursive if: (i) L' is recursively enumerable (ii) every sequence of moves of T halts (iii) Both (i) and (ii) (iv) None of the above20222m

   Module 5: Undecidability

   A recursively enumerable language $L$ is recursive if:

   (i) $L'$ is recursively enumerable
   (ii) every sequence of moves of $T$ halts
   (iii) Both (i) and (ii)
   (iv) None of the above

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   Correct Option: (i) $L'$ is recursively enumerable (equivalently (iii) Both if $T$ is decider)

   Explanation

   Theorem (Sipser): RE language $L$ is recursive (decidable) iff both $L$ and $\overline{L}$ are RE.

   • If $L$ is RE and $\overline{L}$ is RE, then dovetail enumerators for $L$ and $\overline{L}$; whichever enumerates $w$ first decides.
   • Formal: $L$ recursive ⇔ $L$ RE and $L'$ RE.

   Option (ii) “every sequence of moves halts” is characterization of decider (always halts), also true for recursive $L$ but not the standard RE condition. Option (i) is the textbook criterion.

   If exam lists (iii) Both (i) and (ii), that is also correct for decider TM. Most keys mark (i) or (iii).

   Final Answer

   $L$ recursive iff $L'$ is RE → Option (i) (and (iii) Both if inclusive).

9. Q1i. RASP stands for: (i) Random Access Storage Program (ii) Random Access Stored Program (iii) Randomly Accessed Stored Program (iv) Random Access Storage Programming20222m

   Module 4: Turing Machines (TM)

   RASP stands for:

   (i) Random Access Storage Program
   (ii) Random Access Stored Program
   (iii) Randomly Accessed Stored Program
   (iv) Random Access Storage Programming

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   Correct Option: (ii) Random Access Stored Program

   Explanation

   RASP = Random Access Stored Program machine.

   • Model by Elgot–Robinson, Hartmanis.
   • Like RAM but program stored in memory like data (von Neumann).
   • Has registers and memory with random access, program counter.
   • Turing-equivalent, but more realistic cost model.

   Other expansions are incorrect variations.

   Final Answer

   Random Access Stored Program → Option (ii).

10. Q1j. A language L is Turing decidable if: (i) recursive (ii) TM recognizes L (iii) TM accepts L (iv) None of the above20222m

    Module 4: Turing Machines (TM)

    A language $L$ is Turing decidable if:

    (i) recursive
    (ii) TM recognizes $L$
    (iii) TM accepts $L$
    (iv) None of the above

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    Correct Option: (i) recursive (Turing decidable = recursive)

    Explanation

    Turing decidable ≡ Recursive language ≡ Decided by a TM that always halts (decider).

    Definitions:

    • Recursively Enumerable (RE): TM recognizes $L$ (accepts if $w\in L$, may loop if $w
      otin L$). Options (ii) “TM recognizes” and (iii) “TM accepts” describe RE, not decidable.
    • Recursive: TM decides $L$ : for every $w$, TM halts and says accept/reject.

    So $L$ is Turing decidable iff $L$ is recursive.

    Decider vs Recognizer distinction is key: recognizer may not halt on rejection.

    Final Answer

    Decidable = recursive → Option (i).

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12. Q2a. Design a DFA for strings over \{a, b\} containing at least three occurrences of bbb (overlapping allowed). Example: bbbbbb is accepted.20227m

    Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

    Design a DFA for strings over $\{a, b\}$ containing at least three occurrences of bbb (overlapping allowed). Example: bbbbbb is accepted.

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    Design a DFA for at least three occurrences of substring bbb (overlapping allowed). Example bbbbbb accepted.

    1. Language

    $L = \{ w \in \{a,b\}^* \mid w \text{ contains } bbb \text{ at least 3 times, overlapping counts} \}$.

    Occurrences are counted with overlap: bbbb contains 2 occurrences (bbb at positions 1-3 and 2-4), bbbbbb contains 4 occurrences.

    We need to count up to 3 and stay in accepting state after.

    2. Construction Idea

    Track:

    • suffix of consecutive $b$'s (0,1,2) and number of $bbb$ seen so far (0,1,2,≥3).

    States: $q_{c,k}$ where $c$ = trailing $b$ run capped at 2, $k$ = count of $bbb$ seen (0-2, ≥3). But we can compress to 7 states:

    State	Meaning	$k$, trailing $b$’s
    $q_0$	no $bbb$ yet, ends with $a$ or start	$k=0$, $c=0$
    $q_{1}$	ends with $b$ ($c=1$)	$k=0$, $c=1$
    $q_{2}$	ends with $bb$ ($c=2$)	$k=0$, $c=2$
    $q_{3}$	seen 1 $bbb$, ends with $bbb$ (c=3→2)	$k=1$, $c=2$
    $q_{4}$	$1$ $bbb$ + ends with $b$ (after $a$)	$k=1$, $c=1$? etc. Simpler: count after detection
    $q_{5}$	seen 2 $bbb$	$k=2$
    $q_{6}$	seen ≥3 $bbb$ (accepting, trap)	$k\ge3$

    Simplified minimal DFA with 7 states ($q_0$–$q_6$, $q_6$ accepting):

    Transitions (partial, showing $b$-chain):

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    q0 --a--> q0 , q0 --b--> q1
    q1 --a--> q0 , q1 --b--> q2
    q2 --a--> q0 , q2 --b--> q3   // first bbb detected, k=1
    q3 --a--> q4 , q3 --b--> q5   // bbbb: overlapping second bbb (q3 --b--> q5)
    q4 --a--> q0 , q4 --b--> q1? Actually after a, reset; need systematic.
    

    Full systematic table (compressed):

    State	$a$	$b$
    $q_0 (0)$	$q_0$	$q_1$
    $q_1$	$q_0$	$q_2$
    $q_2$	$q_0$	$q_3$
    $q_3 (1)$	$q_{4a}$	$q_5$
    $q_4$ (1 with reset)	$q_0$	$q_1'$?
    $q_5 (2)$	$q_{4b}$	$q_6$
    $q_6 (≥3)$	$q_6$	$q_6$

    For exam, you can draw diagram:

    MermaidDiagram

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    Set initial $q_0$, final $F=\{q_6\}$.

    Test: bbbbbb:
    $q_0 \xrightarrow{b} q_1 \xrightarrow{b} q_2 \xrightarrow{b} q_3 \xrightarrow{b} q_5 \xrightarrow{b} q_6 \xrightarrow{b} q_6$ → accepted (4 occurrences ≥3).

    3. Minimality

    $7$ states are minimal (need to distinguish counts 0,1,2 and trailing run). Could be reduced to 6 with optimization but 7 is clear for exam.

    Final Answer

    DFA with 7 states, one accepting trap $q_6$ that counts overlapping $bbb$ occurrences ≥3, as above. Regular expression: $(a+ba+bba)^* bbb (a+ba+bba)^* bbb (a+ba+bba)^* bbb (a+b)^*$ (overlap makes regex messy, DFA preferred).

13. Q2b. Let L \subseteq \{0,1,2\}^* be strings without consecutive identical symbols (no 00, no 11, no 22). Design a DFA for L.20227m

    Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

    Let $L \subseteq \{0,1,2\}^*$ be strings without consecutive identical symbols (no $00$, no $11$, no $22$). Design a DFA for $L$.

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    Language: $L = \{ w \in \{0,1,2\}^* \mid \text{no } 00, 11, 22 \text{ as substring} \}$

    DFA Construction

    Idea: Track the last symbol seen (0, 1, or 2) or "none yet" (start). Forbid transition on same symbol as last.

    States:

    • $q_\epsilon$ : start, no symbol yet (also accepting)
    • $q_0$ : last symbol was 0 (accepting)
    • $q_1$ : last symbol was 1 (accepting)
    • $q_2$ : last symbol was 2 (accepting)
    • $q_\times$ : dead/reject state (non-accepting)

    Alphabet: $\Sigma = \{0,1,2\}$

    Transition Function $\delta$:

    State $\backslash$ Input	0	1	2
    $q_\epsilon$	$q_0$	$q_1$	$q_2$
    $q_0$	$q_\times$	$q_1$	$q_2$
    $q_1$	$q_0$	$q_\times$	$q_2$
    $q_2$	$q_0$	$q_1$	$q_\times$
    $q_\times$	$q_\times$	$q_\times$	$q_\times$

    Formal DFA: $M = (Q, \Sigma, \delta, q_\epsilon, F)$ where

    • $Q = \{q_\epsilon, q_0, q_1, q_2, q_\times\}$
    • $\Sigma = \{0,1,2\}$
    • $q_\epsilon$ initial
    • $F = \{q_\epsilon, q_0, q_1, q_2\}$ (all except dead)
    • $\delta$ as table above

    State Diagram (Mermaid)

    MermaidDiagram

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    Regular Expression (for verification)

    $L = \epsilon + (0+1+2)( (0+1+2) - (00+11+22) )^*$
    More compactly using complement:
    $L = \Sigma^* \setminus \Sigma^*(00+11+22)\Sigma^*$

    Test Cases

    Input	Path	Accept?
    $\epsilon$	$q_\epsilon$	Yes
    $012$	$q_\epsilon \xrightarrow{0} q_0 \xrightarrow{1} q_1 \xrightarrow{2} q_2$	Yes
    $010$	$q_0 \to q_1 \to q_0$	Yes
    $00$	$q_0 \xrightarrow{0} q_\times$	No
    $101$	$q_1 \to q_0 \to q_1$	Yes
    $2121$	$q_2 \to q_1 \to q_2 \to q_1$	Yes

    Minimality

    5 states are minimal (Myhill-Nerode: $\epsilon, 0, 1, 2$ are pairwise distinguishable; dead state needed).

    Final Answer

    DFA with 5 states ($q_\epsilon, q_0, q_1, q_2, q_\times$), accepting all except $q_\times$, transitions as table above. Rejects any string with $00, 11,$ or $22$.

14. Q3a. Prove that if L is accepted by a PDA, then L can be generated by a CFG.20227m

    Module 2: Context-Free Languages (CFL) and PDA

    Prove that if $L$ is accepted by a PDA, then $L$ can be generated by a CFG.

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    Theorem: $L$ is accepted by a PDA $\iff$ $L$ is generated by a CFG (i.e., CFL = NPDA languages).

    We prove PDA $\rightarrow$ CFG using the Triplet Construction (Sipser / standard textbook method).

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    Given

    PDA $P = (Q, \Sigma, \Gamma, \delta, q_0, Z_0, F)$ accepting $L(P)$ by final state (empty stack can be converted).

    Assume $\delta$ has no $\epsilon$-transitions on input (can be eliminated). If $\epsilon$-moves exist, handle via closure.

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    Construction of CFG $G = (V, \Sigma, R, S)$

    Variables $V$:

    • Start symbol $S$
    • Triplet variables $[p A q]$ for every $p,q \in Q$ and $A \in \Gamma$
      • Meaning: "Starting in state $p$ with stack top $A$, $P$ can reach state $q$ with $A$ popped off (and any symbols pushed above it matched)."

    Productions $R$:

    1. Start: $S \rightarrow [q_0 Z_0 p]$ for each $p \in F$

       • Begin at $q_0$ with initial stack $Z_0$, end in any final state $p$.

    2. From PDA transitions:
       For every transition $\delta(p, a, A)
       i (q, \alpha)$where$a \in \Sigma \cup {\epsilon}$:

       • Case $\alpha = \epsilon$ (pop $A$, no push):
         $$[p A q] \rightarrow a$$
         (if $a=\epsilon$, RHS is $\epsilon$)

       • Case $\alpha = B_1 B_2 \dots B_k$ ($k \ge 1$):
         For all $r_1, r_2, \dots, r_{k+1} \in Q$:
         $$[p A r_{k+1}] \rightarrow a\; [q B_1 r_1]\; [r_1 B_2 r_2] \dots [r_k B_k r_{k+1}]$$

         • Push $B_1\dots B_k$; must pop them in order via intermediate states.
         • $a$ consumed on transition; each $[r_i B_{i+1} r_{i+1}]$ matches push/pop of $B_{i+1}$.

    3. Empty stack (optional, for empty-stack acceptance):
       Add $[p \epsilon p] \rightarrow \epsilon$ for all $p \in Q$ (not needed for final-state).

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    Intuition of Triplet $[p A q]$

    • Represents a matching push-pop pair on symbol $A$.
    • $p$: state where $A$ is pushed
    • $q$: state where $A$ is popped
    • The derivation inside $[p A q]$ generates the string read between push and pop of $A$.

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    Proof of Correctness (Sketch)

    Soundness (CFG $\subseteq$ PDA):
    Every derivation in $G$ corresponds to a valid PDA computation:

    • $S \Rightarrow^* [q_0 Z_0 p]$ maps to initial config.
    • Production $[p A r] \rightarrow a [q B r_1] \dots$ mimics transition $(p,a,A) \to (q,B\dots)$.
    • Base case $[p A q] \rightarrow a$ mimics $(p,a,A) \to (q,\epsilon)$.
    • Induction on derivation length shows derived string is accepted by $P$.

    Completeness (PDA $\subseteq$ CFG):
    For any accepting run of $P$ on $w$, build a parse tree in $G$:

    • Root $S \to [q_0 Z_0 p]$.
    • Each push of $A$ at state $p$ and corresponding pop at $q$ gives variable $[p A q]$.
    • The substring read between push and pop is generated by that variable.
    • By induction on height of push-pop pairs, $w$ is generated.

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    Example

    PDA for $\{a^n b^n\}$:

    • $\delta(q_0, a, Z_0) = (q_0, XZ_0)$
    • $\delta(q_0, a, X) = (q_0, XX)$
    • $\delta(q_0, b, X) = (q_1, \epsilon)$
    • $F = \{q_1\}$

    CFG variables: $S, [q_0 Z_0 q_1], [q_0 X q_0], [q_0 X q_1], \dots$
    Productions:
    $S \rightarrow [q_0 Z_0 q_1]$
    $[q_0 X q_1] \rightarrow a [q_0 X q_1] b \mid ab$ (after resolving all intermediate states)
    $[q_0 Z_0 q_1] \rightarrow a [q_0 X q_1] b$

    Yields $a^n b^n$.

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    Formal Statement

    Theorem: $L$ is accepted by a (nondeterministic) PDA iff $L$ is generated by a CFG.
    Corollary: CFL = languages accepted by NPDA. DPDA $\subset$ CFL (strict).

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    Final Answer

    Proof via Triplet Construction: Create CFG with variables $[p A q]$ representing push-pop of $A$ from state $p$ to $q$. Productions mirror PDA transitions. $S \to [q_0 Z_0 p]$ for final $p$. Induction on derivations/computations proves $L(G) = L(P)$. Hence every PDA language is a CFL.

15. Q3b. Design an NPDA (empty stack and final state acceptance) for: L = \{\text{palindromes over } \{a,b\}\}20227m

    Module 2: Context-Free Languages (CFL) and PDA

    Design an NPDA (empty stack and final state acceptance) for:

    $$L = \{\text{palindromes over } \{a,b\}\}$$

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16. Q4a. Design Mealy and Moore machines to detect the sequence 1010 (overlapping allowed). Then convert the Moore machine into a Mealy machine and prove equivalence.20227m

    Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

    Design Mealy and Moore machines to detect the sequence 1010 (overlapping allowed). Then convert the Moore machine into a Mealy machine and prove equivalence.

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17. Q4b. Show whether the given grammar is ambiguous: S \to a \mid abSb \mid aAb \\ A \to bS \mid aAAb20227m

    Module 2: Context-Free Languages (CFL) and PDA

    Show whether the given grammar is ambiguous:

    $$S \to a \mid abSb \mid aAb \\ A \to bS \mid aAAb$$

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18. Q5a. Give examples of L_1 and L_2 such that: (i) L_1 is regular, L_2 is not regular, and L_1 - L_2 is regular. (ii) L_1 and L_2 are not regular but L_1 \cup L_2 is regular.20227m

    Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

    Give examples of $L_1$ and $L_2$ such that:

    (i) $L_1$ is regular, $L_2$ is not regular, and $L_1 - L_2$ is regular.
    (ii) $L_1$ and $L_2$ are not regular but $L_1 \cup L_2$ is regular.

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19. Q5b. Show that the language of palindromes over \{a, b\} is not regular.20227m

    Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

    Show that the language of palindromes over $\{a, b\}$ is not regular.

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20. Q6a. Construct a CFG for: \{ 0^i 1^j 2^k \mid i + j \ge 2k \}20227m

    Module 2: Context-Free Languages (CFL) and PDA

    Construct a CFG for:

    $$\{ 0^i 1^j 2^k \mid i + j \ge 2k \}$$

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21. Q6b. Convert the CFG to GNF: S \to AB \mid BC \\ A \to aB \mid bA \mid a \\ B \to bB \mid cC \mid b \\ C \to c20227m

    Module 2: Context-Free Languages (CFL) and PDA

    Convert the CFG to GNF:

    $$S \to AB \mid BC \\ A \to aB \mid bA \mid a \\ B \to bB \mid cC \mid b \\ C \to c$$

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23. Q7a. Design a Turing machine that accepts all palindromes over: \Sigma = \{ a, b \}20227m

    Module 4: Turing Machines (TM)

    Design a Turing machine that accepts all palindromes over:

    $$\Sigma = \{ a, b \}$$

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24. Q7b. Explain the Myhill–Nerode theorem for minimization of automata with an example.20227m

    Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

    Explain the Myhill–Nerode theorem for minimization of automata with an example.

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25. Q8a. Construct FOLLOW sets for the grammar: E \to T E' \\ E' \to +\,T\,E' \mid \varepsilon \\ T \to F T' \\ T' \to -\,F\,T' \mid \varepsilon \\ F \to (E) \mid id20227m

    Module 2: Context-Free Languages (CFL) and PDA

    Construct FOLLOW sets for the grammar:

    $$E \to T E' \\ E' \to +\,T\,E' \mid \varepsilon \\ T \to F T' \\ T' \to -\,F\,T' \mid \varepsilon \\ F \to (E) \mid id$$

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26. Q8b. Show that the language: L = \{ a^{n^2} b^n \mid n \ge 0 \} is not regular.20227m

    Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

    Show that the language:

    $$L = \{ a^{n^2} b^n \mid n \ge 0 \}$$

    is not regular.

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27. Q9a. Prove that the halting problem for Turing machines is recursively undecidable.20227m

    Module 5: Undecidability

    Prove that the halting problem for Turing machines is recursively undecidable.

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28. Q9b(i). Write a short note on Deterministic PDA vs. Non-deterministic PDA.20227m

    Module 2: Context-Free Languages (CFL) and PDA

    Write a short note on Deterministic PDA vs. Non-deterministic PDA.

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29. Q9b(ii). Write a short note on Chomsky Normal Form (CNF).20227m

    Module 2: Context-Free Languages (CFL) and PDA

    Write a short note on Chomsky Normal Form (CNF).

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30. Q9b(iii). Write a short note on Multi-stack Turing Machine.20227m

    Module 4: Turing Machines (TM)

    Write a short note on Multi-stack Turing Machine.

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31. Q9b(iv). Write a short note on Finite-state Machine (FSM).20227m

    Module 1: Introduction & Regular Languages

    Write a short note on Finite-state Machine (FSM).

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