"I just cannot believe it! Suresh cannot be guilty since there is no way Mr. Suresh could kill someone." Which fallacy is committed in the above argument?
ASlippery slope
BBegging the question ✓ Correct
CAd hominem
DEquivocation
Correct answer: (B) Begging the question
Explanation
The argument begs the question.
The conclusion is that Suresh cannot be guilty.
The reason is that Suresh could not possibly kill anyone.
That reason merely repeats the conclusion of innocence.
Presupposing what must be proved is begging the question.
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