Standard Deduction available to salaried employees under Section 16(ia) for FY 2023-24 is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Standard Deduction available to salaried employees under Section 16(ia) for FY 2023-24 is:
A. Rs 1,00,000
B. Rs 50,000
C. Rs 1,50,000
D. Rs 40,000
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A flat standard deduction of Rs 50,000 is allowed from the gross salary income.

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Question #1
In partnership accounts, Garner vs. Murray rule applies to the situation of:
A. Retirement of a partner
B. Admission of a partner
C. Insolvency of a partner during dissolution
D. Change in profit sharing ratio

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The rule dictates that if a partner becomes insolvent, the capital deficiency is borne by solvent partners in the ratio of their last agreed capital.

Question #2
The 'Prior Period Items' are shown in:
A. Current period's profit and loss
B. Reserves
C. Balance sheet
D. Separately in the current period's financial statements

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Prior period items are disclosed separately in the statement of profit and loss.

Question #3
Which of the following adjustments would not affect the net profit of a sole trader?
A. Prepaid insurance
B. Interest on drawings
C. Increase in provision for doubtful debts
D. Outstanding salary

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Interest on drawings is an appropriation of profit in sole proprietorship? Actually in sole proprietorship, drawings are not subject to interest unless specifically decided for managerial accounting. But in financial accounting for sole traders, interest on drawings is not charged to P&L. It reduces capital directly if considered. So it does not affect net profit. Others affect P&L.