Statement: If it rains, the match will be cancelled. The match was cancelled. Conclusion: It rained. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: If it rains, the match will be cancelled. The match was cancelled. Conclusion: It rained.
A. It definitely rained
B. Conclusion is false
C. Conclusion does not follow
D. Conclusion follows
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
This is the fallacy of affirming the consequent. The match could be cancelled for other reasons.

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