Question $1$

$1\mathrm{.}1.$ Explain the concept of encapsulation in object$-$oriented programming. Discuss why

encapsulation is considered an important principle in software development and provide an example

to illustrate its benefits $(8$ Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}2.$ Can you override the static method in Java? If one creates the same method in the subclass, it is

a compile$-$time error. What happens if the static modifier is not included in the main method

signature in Java? $(6$ Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}3.$ Using examples, discuss the differences between a constructor and the method of a class in

Java. $(6$ Marks$)$