If the given input array is sorted or nearly sorted, which of the following algorithm gives the best performance? a) Insertion sort b) Selection sort c) Quick sort d) Merge sort

If the given input array is sorted or nearly sorted, which of the following  algorithm gives the best performance?
a) Insertion sort
b) Selection sort
c) Quick sort
d) Merge sort
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a) Insertion sort
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