Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ''Strong'' arguments and ''Weak'' arguments insofar as they relate to the question. ''Strong'' arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. ''Weak'' arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.
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Statement:
Should government doctors be brought within the purview of the Consumer Protection Act?
Arguments:
I. No, any such will endanger the life of the patient because it will impose some hindrances to the doctors in some cases in which patients are in critical condition.
II. Yes, a patient invests money in improving his/her health. He/she has full right to get required service form doctors and if he/she incurs any loss then for compensation it is necessary to bring the doctors within the purview of the Consumer Protection Act.
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- if only argument I is strong.
- if only argument II is strong.
- If either I or II is strong.
- If neither I nor II is strong; and
- if both I and II are strong.
Correct Option: E
I is strong because a doctor may have to take certain risks to save the the patient's life. II is strong because negligence should not deprive the patients of their legitimate rights.
