Stub Column in a Table
The complete left column of a table containing all row headings is known as:
- Caption column
- Stub column — Correct Answer
- Body column
- Source column
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The complete left column containing all row headings is known as the stub column.
Key Points:
- Individual row headings are called stubs or stub items.
- The stub column is always on the left side of the table.
- A brief description may be given at the left hand top of the stub column.
- It corresponds to captions which label columns at the top.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A. Caption column: Captions are column headings at the top, not the left column.
- C. Body column: The body contains actual data, not headings.
- D. Source column: Source is a statement at the bottom, not a column.
📚 About this Topic — CH-4: Presentation of Data
This multiple choice question is from CH-4: Presentation of Data, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-4: Presentation of Data to strengthen your preparation.
