A 'Narration' in a journal entry is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A 'Narration' in a journal entry is:
A. The amount
B. The date of transaction
C. The ledger folio
D. A brief description of the transaction
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Narration provides a short explanation of the transaction recorded.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
The 'Payment of Bonus Act, 1965' is applicable to:
A. Only private sector
B. All employees
C. Employees drawing wages up to ₹21,000 per month
D. Only government employees

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Act applies to employees with wages ≤ ₹21,000 per month (threshold may vary with amendments).

Question #2
The term 'Virement' in budgetary control refers to:
A. Cutting the budget
B. Increasing the total budget
C. Shifting funds from one budget head to another
D. Auditing the budget

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Virement is the process of transferring funds from one budget head to another to meet unforeseen expenses without increasing the total budget.

Question #3
Assertion (A): Under Ind AS 16, subsequent expenditure on an item of PPE is capitalized only if it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and the cost can be measured reliably. Reason (R): Day-to-day servicing and repair costs are expensed as incurred because they do not meet the recognition criteria. Choose the correct option.
A. A is true but R is false
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
D. A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ind AS 16 requires capitalization of subsequent costs only if they meet the recognition criteria (future economic benefits and reliable measurement). Routine repairs and servicing do not add future economic benefits, so they are expensed. R correctly explains A.