Goods distributed as free samples are debited to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Goods distributed as free samples are debited to:
A. Purchases Account
B. Drawings Account
C. Advertisement Account
D. Sales Account
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Free samples are treated as advertising expense.

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Question #1
S1: Direct taxes are progressive in nature. S2: Indirect taxes are regressive in nature. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S1 only
C. S2 only
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Direct taxes (like Income Tax) are progressive, meaning the tax rate increases as income increases. Indirect taxes (like GST) are regressive, as they take a larger percentage of income from low-income earners than high-income earners. Both are correct.

Question #2
Which of the following is NOT recorded in a simple (single-column) cash book?
A. Payment to creditors in cash
B. Cash sales
C. Cheque received and deposited same day
D. Cash purchases

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A simple cash book only has a cash column. Bank transactions (like cheques deposited) require a two-column or three-column cash book.

Question #3
If a partner takes over an unrecorded liability during dissolution, the accounting entry is:
A. No entry is required
B. Debit Liability A/c, Credit Cash
C. Debit Partner's Capital A/c, Credit Realisation A/c
D. Debit Realisation A/c, Credit Partner's Capital A/c

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The firm is assuming a cost (Debit Realisation) and compensating the partner who took the liability (Credit Partner's Capital).