A: The Going Concern concept justifies the charging of depreciation. R: Depreciation allocates the cost of an asset over its useful life. Choose the correct option. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A: The Going Concern concept justifies the charging of depreciation. R: Depreciation allocates the cost of an asset over its useful life. Choose the correct option.
A. A is true but R is false
B. A is false but R is true
C. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Going Concern concept assumes the business will continue indefinitely, which justifies capitalizing asset costs and depreciating them over their useful lives. R correctly explains the mechanism of depreciation.

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Question #1
The 'Customs Act, 1962' empowers the Central Government to:
A. Regulate imports and exports and levy customs duties
B. Regulate company law
C. Impose GST
D. Collect income tax

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Customs Act governs import and export of goods and levy of customs duties.

Question #2
A trade discount is:
A. Given for prompt payment
B. Treated as a non-operating expense
C. Recorded separately in the books of accounts
D. Deducted from the list price and not recorded in the books

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Trade discount is a reduction from the catalogue price given for bulk purchases and is not recorded in the accounting books.

Question #3
A change in depreciation method is treated as:
A. Extraordinary item
B. Prior period item
C. Error
D. Change in accounting policy

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Change in depreciation method is a change in accounting policy, requiring retrospective application as per AS 5.