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What is an advantage of using generics in Java?

  1. Generics add robustness by allowing specific types

  2. Generics speed up runtime performance

  3. Generics eliminate the need for casting

  4. Generics allow the use of primitive data types directly

The correct answer is: Generics eliminate the need for casting

Using generics in Java eliminates the need for casting, which can be error-prone and time-consuming. Option A is incorrect because generics do not add robustness by allowing specific types, they simply enhance type safety. Option B is incorrect because generics do not necessarily speed up runtime performance, as they are primarily used for enhancing type safety. Option D is incorrect because generics do not allow the use of primitive data types directly, they only work with their respective wrapper classes.