Asked in: IB ACIO 2023 T-1
embargo in SSC previous-year questions
- IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Vocabulary
Select the correct conclusion based on the meaning of the underlined word:
Statement: The trade embargo has impacted export revenue.
Conclusion:
i.The new trade laws have exempted goods from duty.
ii.Trading in certain goods has been temporarily stopped.
iii.The government order has put restrictions on trade with some countries.
iv.Exports have increased after signing of new trade treaties.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) options ii and iii are correct
Explanation:
Option i: The new trade laws have exempted goods from duty.
❌ Incorrect.
• This talks about exemption from duty (शुल्क से छूट), which is unrelated to an embargo, which refers to banning or restricting trade, not reducing duty.
Option ii: Trading in certain goods has been temporarily stopped.
✅ Correct.
• This aligns directly with the meaning of embargo — i.e., stopping or banning trade of certain goods.
(कुछ वस्तुओं का व्यापार अस्थायी रूप से बंद कर दिया गया है।)
Option iii: The government order has put restrictions on trade with some countries.
✅ Correct.
• This is also in line with what an embargo usually involves — government-imposed trade restrictions with certain countries.
embargo – questions
Has embargo been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – embargo has been asked in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1.