SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 138

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q138

Which of the following words means "prohibited by law or treaty from being imported or exported"? 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Contraband: The term specifically refers to goods that have been imported or exported illegally, or are prohibited by law or treaty from being traded.

Restricted: Items those are limited or controlled but not necessarily forbidden.

Illegal: A broad term for anything contrary to the law, not specific to trade or goods.

Banned: Generally means forbidden, but "contraband" is the precise legal and commerce-related term for the definition provided.