Consider the following two-process synchronization solution.

Process 0
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Entry: loop while (turn == 1);
(critical section)
Exit: turn = 1;
Process 1
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Entry: loop while (turn == 0);
(critical section)
Exit: turn = 0;

The shared variable turn is initialized to zero. Which one of the following is TRUE?

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Correct Answer is : This solution violates progress requirement.

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