Miss World says that the socially correct thing for a vegetarian guest to do at a dinner party is to look perfectly happy eating salads. Therefore, to act likewise is the socially correct thing to do. Which fallacy is committed in the above argument?

Correct option is C

The fallacy here is Appeal to Inappropriate Authority, where Miss World, who might not be an expert on social etiquette, is presented as an authority on what constitutes socially correct behavior. Thus, this appeal relies on an authority figure who lacks relevant expertise.
Information Booster:
1. Red Herring: Diverts attention from the main issue.
2. Ad Populem: Appeals to popular opinion rather than logical reasoning.
3. Appeal to Inappropriate Authority: Relies on an authority figure not relevant to the subject matter.
4. Ad Hominem: Attacks the person rather than the argument.