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Question : A and T are equal partners with fixed Capitals of Rs. 2,00,000 and Rs. 1,00,000, respectively. After closing the accounts for the year ending 31st March 2019. It was discovered that interest on capital 8% p.a. was omitted to Be provided. In the adjustment Entry:

Option 1: A will be credited By Rs. 16,000 and
T will be debited by Rs. 8,000

Option 2: A will be debited By Rs. 16,000 and
T will be debited by Rs. 8,000

Option 3: A will be credited By Rs. 4,000 and
T will be debited by Rs. 4,000

Option 4: A will be debited by Rs. 4,000 and
T will Be credited by Rs. 4,000.

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Correct Answer: A will be credited By Rs. 4,000 and
T will be debited by Rs. 4,000


Solution : Answer = A will be credited By Rs 4,000 and T will be debited by Rs 4,000.

Interest on capital @ 8% p.a. A T

Firm

 

Dr Cr Dr Cr Dr Cr
- 16,000 - 8,000 24,000 24,000(loss)
12,000   12,000   24,000 24,000
Loss (1:1) 12,000 16,000 12,000 8,000    
  4,000(Cr) 4,000(Dr)    

Hence, the correct option is 3.

 

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Question : The largest committee of Parliament of India is

Option 1: Public Accounts Committee

Option 2: Estimates Committee

Option 3: Committee on Public Undertakings

Option 4: Joint Parliamentary Committee

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Correct Answer: Estimates Committee


Solution : The correct answer is Estimates Committee.

The largest committee in the parliament is called the Estimates Committee. This committee's duties include providing reports on spending and the economy, as well as recommendations for actions that could be taken to strengthen the economy and related laws. To improve administration efficiency and the economy, it analyses the projected expenditures and revenues of different departments and makes alternative policy recommendations.

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Question : Which of the following claims concerning the cost of education is true?

Option 1: In India, the majority of total educational spending is spent at the elementary level.

Option 2: In India, tertiary education accounts for the majority of all educational spending.

Option 3: In India, secondary schooling accounts for the majority of all educational spending.

Option 4: The majority of India's total educational spending is spent at higher levels.

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Correct Answer: In India, the majority of total educational spending is spent at the elementary level.


Solution : Higher education accounts for the least amount of the total budget and elementary education for the most. The government places more focus on elementary education because it is the foundational or first level of schooling.
Hence option a is the correct answer.

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Question : P, Q and R are equal partners with fixed capitals of Rs. 5,00,000, Rs. 4,00,000 and Rs. 3,00,000, respectively. After closing the accounts for the year ending 31st March 2019. It was discovered that interest on capital @ 7% instead of 9% p.a. In the adjustment entry.

Option 1: P will be credited by Rs. 2,000 and
Q will be debited by Rs. 2,000.

Option 2: P will be debited by Rs. 2,000 and
Q will be credited by Rs. 2,000

Option 3: P will be debited by Rs. 2,000 and
R will be credited by Rs. 2,000.

Option 4: P will Be credited By Rs. 2,000 and
R will Be debited by Rs. 2000

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Correct Answer: P will Be credited By Rs. 2,000 and
R will Be debited by Rs. 2000


Solution : Answer = P will Be credited By Rs 2,000 and R will Be debited by Rs 2000

R's current a/c Dr 2,000
To P's current a/c 2,000

Interest on capital @ 9% p.a. P Q R Firm
Dr Cr Dr Cr Dr Cr Dr Cr
- 10,000 - 8,000 - 6,000 24,000  
loss(1:1:1) 8,000 - 8,000 - 8,000 -   24,000(loss)
  8,000 10,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 6,000 24,000 24,000
  2,000(Cr)   2,000(Dr)  

Hence, the correct option is 4.

 

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Question : What is a significant difference between British and Indian accounts of the Revolt of 1857 in terms of their focus?

Option 1: British accounts focus on military strategies, while Indian accounts focus on social impact

Option 2: British accounts emphasize the role of technology, while Indian accounts highlight traditional warfare

Option 3: British accounts portray the revolt as a criminal act, while Indian accounts view it as a struggle for freedom

Option 4: British accounts are more factual, while Indian accounts are more emotional

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Correct Answer: British accounts portray the revolt as a criminal act, while Indian accounts view it as a struggle for freedom


Solution : Correct Option: 3

Explanation: A significant difference between British and Indian accounts of the Revolt of 1857 is that British accounts often portray the revolt as a criminal act or a mutiny, while Indian accounts tend to view it as a legitimate struggle for freedom from colonial oppression.

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Question : Sharma, Verma and Goyal are partners in a firm. On 1st April 2012 the balances in their Capital Accounts were as follows:
Sharma Rs. 4,00,000; Verma Rs. 4,20,000 and Goyal Rs. 3,70,000. The firm closes its accounts every year on 31st March. Verma died on 30th September 2012. In the event of the death of any partner following are the provisions in the Partnership Deed:
(i) Interest on Capital will be calculated at the rate of $10 \%$ p.a.
(ii) The deceased partner; 's legal representative will be paid Rs. 35,000 for his share of goodwill.
(iii) The firm had a Reserve Fund of Rs. 2,10,000. The deceased partner will be paid his share in the Reserve Fund.
(iv) His share of profit till the date of death will be calculated on the basis of sales. It is also specified that the sales during the year 2011-12 were Rs. $15,00,000$. The sales from 1st April 2012 to 30th September 2012 were Rs. 3,00,000. The profit of the firm for the year ending 31st March 2012 was Rs. 3,00,000.
Question:
Amount of Interest on capital will be

Option 1: Rs 24,000

Option 2: Rs 21,000

Option 3: Rs 20,000

Option 4: None of the above

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Correct Answer: Rs 21,000


Solution : Answer = Rs 21,000

Verma's capital a/c
To Verma's executor A/c (b/f) 5,66,000 By Bal b/d 4,20,000
    By IOC 21,000
    ($4,20,000 \times \frac{10}{100} \times \frac{6}{12}$)  
    By Reserve fund 70,000
    ($2,10,000 \times \frac{1}{3}$)  
    By Sharma & Goyal capitals A/c 35,000
    By P & L suspense A/c 20,000
  5,66,000   5,66,000

$\frac{3,00,000}{15,00,000}$×3,00,000= 60,000$\times \frac{1}{3}$= 20,000.
Hence, the correct option is 2.

 

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Question : At the time of admission of a partner, what will be the effect of the following information? Balance in Workmen compensation reserve Rs. 1,40,000. Claim for workmen compensation Rs. 1,10,000.

Option 1: Rs. 1,40,000 Debited to the Partner's Capital Accounts. 

Option 2: Rs. 1,10,000 Debited to Revaluation Account.

Option 3: Rs. 30,000 Credited to the Partner's Capital Accounts.

Option 4: Rs. 30,000 to Debited Revaluation Account.

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Correct Answer: Rs. 30,000 Credited to the Partner's Capital Accounts.


Solution : Answer = Rs. 30,000 Credited to the Partner's Capital Accounts.

Rs 30,000 should be distributed to the old partner and in their profit sharing ratio.

Rs 1,10,000 should be shown on the liabilities side of the New firm balance sheet.
Hence, the correct option is 3.

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