Predict the output of the following code snippet:

int a = 1;
int b = 2;
if  (a == b)
    System.out.println("Both values are equal");
else 
    System.out.println("Values are not equal");

1. Both values are equal
2. Incorrect use of the == operator
3. Values are not equal
4. No output

Values are not equal

Reason — Since the values of a and b are not equal, the condition (a == b) is false. Thus, the else block is executed and "Values are not equal" is printed.