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

Should doctors be allowed to have a private practice while working in the government is a question that keeps cropping up in policy debates? Several countries allow government doctors to have a private practice—a privilege extended only to doctors. Yet, the expert committee appointed by the government on health reform unanimously declared that private practice must be disallowed, inviting sharp comments for and against it.

Which of the following arguments brings out the idea that dual practice by doctors should be banned?

Arguments:

I: Yes, this will improve the quality of service in public hospitals.

II: No. There is a shortage of doctors in public hospitals.

III: Yes. Quality of care and overall outcomes in government hospitals will go up threefold by allowing the dual practice.