GATE ME 2020 Set 1 — Question 6

MCQ+2 / -0.67EasyReading ComprehensionVerbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

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Last updated 5 September 2026

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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?

Correct answer (D) Funds raised through voluntary contributions on web-based platforms. Solution According to the paragraph, crowd funding involves people who are "willing to invest". This directly implies that the contributions are voluntary. Options (A) and (C) suggest the contributions are unwilling or coerced, which contradicts the text. Option (B) is incorrect because the text specifies "smaller amounts". Thus, option (D) is the only correct inference. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) Funds raised through voluntary contributions on web-based platforms. Solution According to the paragraph, crowd funding involves people who are "willing to invest". This directly implies that the contributions are voluntary. Options (A) and (C) suggest the contributions are unwilling or coerced, which contradicts the text. Option (B) is incorrect because the text specifies "smaller amounts". Thus, option (D) is the only correct inference.

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