if linked origin is not equal to translated origin thenSelect one:a. Relocation may not be performed by linkerb. Relocation performed by loaderc. None of the aboved. Relocation must be performed by linker

The correct answer is:

b. Relocation performed by loader

Here's why:

In computer systems, relocation is the process of replacing symbolic references or names of libraries with actual usable addresses in memory before running a program. It's the task of turning relative addresses into absolute addresses.

When the linked origin is not equal to the translated origin, it means the program cannot be loaded into the same location in memory where it was linked. This situation requires the program to be relocated, and this task is performed by the loader, not the linker.

The linker's job is to link different pieces of a program together (like different object files and libraries), resolve symbolic references, and generate an executable file. However, it doesn't handle the task of loading the program into memory - that's the loader's job. Therefore, option b is correct.