A trial balance shows equal totals but still contains an error of ₹2,000 where purchase of stationery was debited to furniture account. This is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A trial balance shows equal totals but still contains an error of ₹2,000 where purchase of stationery was debited to furniture account. This is:
A. Compensating error
B. Error of commission
C. Error of principle
D. Error of omission
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Stationery is revenue expenditure, furniture is asset. Treating revenue as capital is error of principle.

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A. Excise Duty
B. Customs Duty
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Correct Answer: Option D


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Correct Answer: Option C


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