Why is it necessary to include the datatype when declaring a pointer?

A. Actually, it is not necessary.
B. To define what type of variable the pointer is referring to.
C. To reserve the same number of bytes as the variable to which it is pointing.
D. Both B & C.


B. To define what type of variable the pointer is referring to.

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