Authority based arguments – UGC NET Question

A, C, D and E are correct; B is false. Appeals to authority can be reasonable if the authority is relevant and expert; they become fallacious when irrelevant (e.g., celebrities on technical issues). UGC NET tests spotting relevance and expertise.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it includes the true, nuanced statements and excludes B (the incorrect blanket claim).

Option B:
Option B is incomplete because it omits C (checking expertise), which is true and central.

Option C:
Option C is incomplete because it omits A (proper authority can be reasonable), which is true.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes B (false).