Logical Fallacies: Least Fallacious Statement
XAT 2019 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Easy · Critical Reasoning
Which of the statements below is least fallacious?
- A.
Cheating in examinations is wrong because God will punish you.
- B.
Mitigating risks often comes with costs.
- C.
The snake in the temple likes milk because devotees offer it milk.
- D.
Educated people do not oppose sale of hard drinks by governments. So drinking cannot be illegal.
- E.
Marlon Brando was such a great actor because everyone liked him.
B
Explanation
Option B presents a logical, conditional statement without relying on circular reasoning, false cause, or appeal to popularity/authority. Thus B is the least fallacious statement.
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