In the context of the Trial Balance, which of the following is correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of the Trial Balance, which of the following is correct?
A. It is an account in the ledger.
B. It provides a summary of all ledger balances.
C. It proves that no errors have been made.
D. It is prepared at the beginning of the year.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A Trial Balance is a statement (not an account) that summarizes all ledger balances to check arithmetical accuracy.

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When a firm borrows money from a bank, what is the impact on the accounting equation?
A. No change in total assets
B. Liabilities increase, Equity decreases
C. Assets increase, Equity increases
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Correct Answer: Option D


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A. Determining cost of production
B. Budgeting
C. Calculating actual cost
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Correct Answer: Option D


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B. S2 only
C. Both S1 and S2
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Correct Answer: Option B


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