S1: The Ledger is the book of original entry. S2: The process of transferring entries from the Journal to the Ledger is called posting. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: The Ledger is the book of original entry. S2: The process of transferring entries from the Journal to the Ledger is called posting. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. Both S1 and S2
D. S2 only
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Journal is the book of original entry, not the Ledger. The Ledger is the principal book of accounts. S2 is correct as posting is the process of transferring journal entries to ledger accounts.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
A compound journal entry is an entry that:
A. Involves more than one debit or more than one credit account
B. Affects only two accounts
C. Corrects previous errors
D. Is passed at the end of the year

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A compound entry contains multiple debits and/or multiple credits, combining related transactions on the same date.

Question #2
The matching concept requires that:
A. Profits should match cash
B. Debits equal credits
C. Expenses should be matched with revenues of the same period
D. Assets should equal liabilities

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Matching principle states that expenses incurred to earn revenues should be recognized in the same accounting period.

Question #3
Which form of market involves the buying and selling of short-term liquid debt instruments?
A. Forex Market
B. Money Market
C. Derivatives Market
D. Capital Market

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The money market deals with short-term borrowing and lending (less than one year), such as Commercial Paper and T-Bills.