Question

In the question, there is a main statement followed by four statements (a), (b), (c) and (d). From the choices, choose the ordered pair where the first statement implies the second statement and the two are logically consistent with the main statement.
If the inflation is low, the GDP will touch a record high.

1. The inflation is low.
2. The inflation is not low.
3. The GDP will touch a record high.
4. The GDP will not touch a record high.

पर्याय

• cb

• ad

• ca

• db

Answer 1

db
p - If The Inflation is low,
q - the GDP will touch a record high

The statement is of the form: if p, then q.
The implications are (i) p ⇒ q (ii) ~q ⇒ ~p.
It can be ac or db.

Alternative Explanation:
The statement above denotes a 'cause-effect' relationship.
If the inflation is low (Cause), the GDP will touch a record high(Effect).
Two Conclusions/Implications would yield a definite result-
If the Cause is present, then the Effect is present as well.

And,
If the Effect is not present, then we can be certain that the said Cause is not present.