An anonymous donation is a gift of money or goods to a cause, made by a giver whose name is not made known. Which of the following situations is the best example of an anonymous donation?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A school library receives 200 new books with a note that says only ‘From a well-wisher’, and nobody ever learns who sent them.
An anonymous donation has two parts: it is a gift of money or goods, and the giver’s name is not made known.
In Option (2) the 200 books are given free to the library, and the note says only ‘From a well-wisher’, so nobody learns who sent them. Both parts are present.
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (1) A businessman gives ₹5,00,000 to a hospital, and his name is painted on the wall of the new ward. — Incorrect. The giver’s name is made known on the wall.
Option (3) A bookshop sells 200 books to the school library at a discount. — Incorrect. The books are sold, not given, so it is not a gift.
Option (4) The parents of the Class 10 students collect money and buy a fan for the classroom, and their names are put up on the notice board. — Incorrect. The givers’ names are made known on the notice board.