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Match List I with List II

LIST I
(Fallacies)
LIST II
(Description)
A. Bandwagon Argument
I. Arguer misrepresents an
opponent’s position.
B. Strawman Argument
II. Arguer assumes the
point to be proven.
C. Red herring Argument
III. Arguer appeals to
reader’s or listener’s
desire to be accepted
or valued
D. Begging the question
IV. Arguer tries to distract
the attention of the audience
by raising irrelevant issue

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Options

A

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

B

A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

C

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

D

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

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Correct Answer :

Option C

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Solution :

The correct option is A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.

Here is a step-by-step breakdown of each logical fallacy and its corresponding description:

A. Bandwagon Argument matches with III. Arguer appeals to reader's or listener's desire to be accepted or valued
The bandwagon fallacy (often associated with ad populum) relies on the idea that because something is popular or valued by many, it must be correct. It appeals to a person's desire to fit in, belong, or be accepted by a group rather than presenting logical evidence.

B. Strawman Argument matches with I. Arguer misrepresents an opponent’s position
A strawman fallacy occurs when an arguer distorts, oversimplifies, or completely misrepresents an opponent's actual argument to make it much easier to attack or disprove. By defeating this "strawman" (a weak replica of the actual argument), the arguer falsely claims victory.

C. Red herring Argument matches with IV. Arguer tries to distract the attention of the audience by raising irrelevant issue
A red herring fallacy is a distraction tactic. The arguer introduces a completely irrelevant topic or issue into the discussion to divert the audience's attention away from the original, central argument.

D. Begging the question matches with II. Arguer assumes the point to be proven
Begging the question (circular reasoning) occurs when an argument's premises assume the truth of the very conclusion they are trying to establish. Instead of proving the point, the arguer simply restates it in a different way as if it were already established as true.

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