"To solve our transportation problems, we have to put more money into…
2023
"To solve our transportation problems, we have to put more money into production of bicycles. The CEO of ABCD Company limited says so." Which of the following fallacy is committed in the above argument ?
Answer: B. Appeal to Inappropriate Authority — The argument commits the fallacy of Appeal to Inappropriate Authority. While a CEO has expertise in business, they are not necessarily an expert in public…
- A.
Slippery Slope
- B.
Appeal to Inappropriate Authority
- C.
Ad Hominem
- D.
Hasty Generalisation
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Correct answer: B
The argument commits the fallacy of Appeal to Inappropriate Authority. While a CEO has expertise in business, they are not necessarily an expert in public transportation planning or policy. Therefore, their statement cannot validate the claim about solving transportation problems effectively.