SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 177

SSC CPO - 12 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q177

Which of the following option supports, "The reasoning in the argument is flawed primarily because it."
Argument: "Every time our local soccer team wins a game, the stock market shows a slight increase the following day. Therefore, supporting our team is beneficial for the national economy."

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The argument wrongly assumes a causal relationship based only on correlation between two unrelated events. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.