A: The Purchases Book records only credit purchases of goods. R: Cash purchases of goods are recorded in the Cash Book. Choose the correct option. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A: The Purchases Book records only credit purchases of goods. R: Cash purchases of goods are recorded in the Cash Book. Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. A is true but R is false
C. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
D. A is false but R is true
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Purchases Book is strictly for credit purchases of trading goods. Cash purchases are recorded in the Cash Book. R correctly explains why cash purchases are excluded from the Purchases Book.

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Cash flow from operating activities includes:
A. Sale of machinery
B. Issue of shares
C. Repayment of loan
D. Cash received from customers

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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Correct Answer: Option C


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S1: A Cash Book is a subsidiary book. S2: A Cash Book also acts as a ledger account. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Both S1 and S2
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. S1 only
D. S2 only

Correct Answer: Option A


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