In a BRS, when a cheque is issued but not presented, the cash book balance is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a BRS, when a cheque is issued but not presented, the cash book balance is:
A. Unaffected
B. Higher than the pass book balance
C. Lower than the pass book balance
D. Equal to the pass book balance
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Issuing a cheque immediately reduces the cash book balance, but the bank balance (pass book) remains high until the cheque is cleared.

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