Are constructors and destructors called explicitly?

Constructors and Destructors are not called explicitly ie they are not called with a code using code syntax like other functions; however when there is an object created and destroyed, they are called implicitly or automatically behind the scenes.

If the programmer provides a constructor for a class, the compiler will arrange to call the constructor automatically when an object of the class is created. Similarly, if the programmer provides a destructor for a class, the compiler will call it automatically when an object of the class is destroyed.

Here is an example where Constructors and Destructors are called explicitly.

int main()
{
    Student s1;       // s1's constructor called
    {
        Student s2;   // s2's constructor called
    }                 // s2's destructor called
    return 0;         // s1's destructor called
}

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