Crowd funding deals with mobilisation of funds for a project from a large number of people, who would be willing to invest smaller amounts through web-based platforms in the project.
Based on the above paragraph, which of the following is correct about crowd funding?
A. Funds raised through unwilling contributions on web-based platforms
B. Funds raised through large contributions on web-based platforms
C. Funds raised through voluntary contributions on web-based platforms
D. Funds raised through voluntary contributions on web-based platforms
GATE 2020 · General Aptitude · Verbal Reasoning · medium
Answer: D. Funds raised through voluntary contributions on web-based platforms.
Identify key attributes from the passage: Passage says: (a) people 'willing to invest' = voluntary, (b) 'smaller amounts', (c) 'through web-based platforms'. Any correct option must agree with all three.
Eliminate option A: Option A says 'unwilling contributions'. The passage says 'willing to invest'. This directly contradicts the passage. REJECT.
Eliminate option B: Option B says 'large contributions'. The passage says 'smaller amounts'. This contradicts the passage. REJECT.
Select option D: Options C and D both say 'voluntary contributions on web-based platforms', which matches the passage. The answer key confirms D. ACCEPT D.