Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2246 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Critical Reasoning

Question Statement:

Argument: 'Organic farming is the best agricultural practice because it is superior to all other farming methods.' This statement is flawed because it:

Options:

  • (A) Engages in circular reasoning (begging the question)
  • (B) Appeals to inappropriate authority
  • (C) Confuses correlation with causation
  • (D) Attacks the opponent's character

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Restating the conclusion ('best practice') as the premise ('superior to all other methods') is circular reasoning.
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