The closing entry for transferring purchases account is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The closing entry for transferring purchases account is:
A. Trading A/c Dr. To Purchases A/c
B. Profit & Loss A/c Dr. To Purchases A/c
C. Capital A/c Dr. To Purchases A/c
D. Purchases A/c Dr. To Trading A/c
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
At year-end, purchases account balance is transferred to Trading Account by debiting Trading A/c and crediting Purchases A/c.

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Question #1
S1: A debit voucher is prepared for cash payments. S2: A journal voucher is prepared for non-cash transactions. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S1 only
C. Both S1 and S2
D. S2 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A payment voucher (not debit voucher) is prepared for cash payments. A journal voucher is indeed used for non-cash transactions like depreciation or rectification of errors. S1 is incorrect, S2 is correct.

Question #2
The break-even point is the point where:
A. Profit is maximum
B. Total variable cost equals fixed cost
C. Loss is maximum
D. Total cost equals total revenue

Correct Answer: Option D


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Question #3
Under the Income Tax Act, the deduction under Section 80D for health insurance premiums paid for self, spouse, and dependent children is:
A. ₹50,000 for individuals below 60 years
B. ₹25,000 for individuals below 60 years
C. ₹75,000 for individuals below 60 years
D. ₹25,000 for senior citizens

Correct Answer: Option B


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