S1: Depreciation is charged on all fixed assets except land. S2: Depreciation is charged on land if it is a freehold land. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: Depreciation is charged on all fixed assets except land. S2: Depreciation is charged on land if it is a freehold land. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S2 only
C. S1 only
D. Both S1 and S2
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Depreciation is charged on all depreciable fixed assets. Land (specifically freehold land) has an unlimited useful life and is not depreciated. Leasehold land is depreciated over the lease term. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

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