Correct option is C
 The 
  binary number system uses only two digits, 
  0 and 1, to represent numbers. It is the fundamental system used by computers for data representation and processing.
  
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  11101 is a valid binary number as it consists only of 0s and 1s.
  
 · Other options (e.g., 14870, 35026, 3A16) contain digits or characters not valid in the binary system
  
  
  Important Key Points: 
  
 1. The binary system is base-2, using only 0 and 1.
  
 2. It is essential in digital systems and computing for representing data and instructions.
  
 3. Binary numbers are used in machine-level instructions, logic gates, and electronic circuits.
  
  
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  3A16: Represents a hexadecimal (base-16) number system.
  
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  14870 and 
  35026: Represent decimal (base-10) numbers.
  
 · Binary numbers are often converted to decimal, octal, or hexadecimal for practical use.