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PYQ Question

42. Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the passage?

42. Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the passage?
  1. A. Trustworthiness cannot be expected in entrepreneurship.
  2. B. Trustworthy people are the most vulnerable people.
  3. C. No economic activity is possible without being exposed to betrayal.
  4. D. Trust is important though it entails risk.

Answer: D

Explanation

The passage defines trust as “being vulnerable to others” and states that “Entrepreneurship implies trust in others and willingness to expose oneself to betrayal.” This clearly establishes that trust involves risk and potential vulnerability. However, the passage also elevates trust to a “super-commodity in the social market” and “the essence of globalizing behaviors,” indicating its immense importance. Therefore, the central message is that trust is a vital component in various spheres, especially economic activity, despite the inherent risks it carries. Option (a) is incorrect because the passage implies trust is *needed* in entrepreneurship, not that trustworthiness is absent. Option (b) misinterprets vulnerability as a characteristic of trustworthy people rather than an aspect of the act of trusting. Option (c) overstates the inevitability of betrayal, while the passage only mentions the *willingness to be exposed* to it. The passage balances the risk with the necessity and value of trust. This question tests the ability to synthesize information and identify the main conclusion or essence of a philosophical/abstract passage.