A favourable variance in materials cost indicates that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A favourable variance in materials cost indicates that:
A. More material was used than budgeted
B. Material price increased in the market
C. Actual cost of materials was less than the standard cost
D. Sales volume increased
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Favourable means beneficial to profit, which happens when actual costs are lower than standard expected costs.

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Question #1
If a business purchases goods worth ₹60,000 paying ₹20,000 cash and the balance on credit, the accounting equation will show:
A. Increase in assets ₹60,000, increase in liabilities ₹60,000
B. Increase in assets ₹60,000, increase in liabilities ₹40,000, decrease in capital ₹0
C. Increase in assets ₹40,000, increase in liabilities ₹40,000
D. Increase in assets ₹60,000, increase in liabilities ₹40,000, decrease in capital ₹20,000

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Assets increase by ₹60,000 (stock), cash decreases by ₹20,000, net assets increase ₹40,000; liabilities increase by ₹40,000 (creditors). Capital is unchanged. Equation: Assets = Liabilities + Capital, here +40,000 = +40,000 + 0.

Question #2
A: When a bill is discounted, the bank charges a fee called discounting charges. R: Discounting charges are debited to the Discount Account. Choose the correct option.
A. A is false but R is true
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
When a bill is discounted, the bank deducts a fee (discounting charges) for providing early cash. This fee is a financial expense and is debited to the Discount Account. Both are true, but R doesn't explain *why* the bank charges it (which is for providing early funds).

Question #3
The 'Securities and Exchange Board of India' (SEBI) regulates:
A. Commodity futures only
B. Insurance market
C. Capital markets and securities
D. Banking

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
SEBI is the regulator for securities market in India.