Directions: The question given below consists of a passage, followed by three arguments I, II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' arguments and which of the arguments are 'weak' arguments and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

Passage: Power distribution companies (DISCOMS) in Union Territories will be privatised, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on May 16. She made the announcement as part of tranche four of the Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package, adding that the move will address the sub-optimal performance of power DISCOMS.

Is this a good step from the Government?

Arguments:

I. Yes. This will lead to improvement in operational and financial efficiency in power distribution

II. Yes. This will reduce the public indebtedness on account of DISCOMS.

III. No. This will lead to increased incidences of load-shedding as Private players are mainly profit motivated.