Trust and entrepreneurship - crux
Question
Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the passage?
Options
Trustworthiness cannot be expected in entrepreneurship.
Trustworthy people are the most vulnerable people.
No economic activity is possible without being exposed to betrayal.
Trust is important though it entails risk.
Explanation
The text defines trust as vulnerability and exposure to betrayal, but simultaneously positions it as the "essence of globalizing behaviour" and a "super-commodity" crucial for entrepreneurship. This creates a dual thesis: trust is intrinsically risky, yet economically indispensable. Option (d) captures this exact balanced dynamic. Options (a) and (c) introduce extreme absolutes ("cannot be expected", "No economic activity") that distort the passage.
Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2025
Paper
CSAT
Question
Q52
Section
Reading Comprehension
Sub-topic
Economy / Society passage
Type
RC - Central idea
Difficulty
Medium
Source hint
Passage-based comprehension
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