Consider the following logical inferences. I 1 : If it rains then the cricket match will not be played. The cricket match was played. Inference: There was no rain. I 2 : If it rains then the cricket match will not be played. It did not rain Inference: The cricket match was played. Which of the following is TRUE ?

Correct Answer is : I1 is correct but I2 is not a correct inference

Both I 1 and I 2 are correct inferences

I 1 is correct but I 2 is not a correct inference

I 1 is not correct but I 2 is a correct inference

Both I 1 and I 2 are not correct inferences

GATE Computer Science (CS) 2012 Solved Paper

Question : 11 of 65

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Consider the following logical inferences.
I₁: If it rains then the cricket match will not be played.
The cricket match was played.
Inference: There was no rain.
I₂: If it rains then the cricket match will not be played.
It did not rain
Inference: The cricket match was played.
Which of the following is TRUE?

Both I₁ and I₂ are correct inferences
I₁ is correct but I₂ is not a correct inference
I₁ is not correct but I₂ is a correct inference
Both I₁ and I₂ are not correct inferences

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