A fallacy is

AA true argument

BA false argument ✓ Correct

CA valid argument

DAn invalid argument

Correct answer: (B) A false argument

Explanation

A fallacy is a false or deceptive argument, one that appears correct but is actually flawed.

In reasoning it presents itself as offering good support while its support is defective.

The term hetvabhasa in Indian logic means a reason that merely looks genuine but is not.

Such an argument misleads by resembling sound reasoning without really being so.

Its essence is deceptive incorrectness, hence a false argument.

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