The concept of 'Appropriation Accounts' in government accounting is to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Appropriation Accounts' in government accounting is to:
A. Record tax revenue
B. Audit public accounts
C. Show profit of government companies
D. Show actual expenditure against grants approved by Parliament
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Appropriation Accounts compare the actual expenditure with the amounts granted by Parliament for each head.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
The 'Equalisation Levy' at 6% applies to:
A. E-commerce operators
B. All goods
C. All digital services
D. Specified services like online advertisement provided by non-residents

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Equalisation levy at 6% is on consideration for specified digital services by non-residents; a separate 2% levy on e-commerce supply.

Question #2
A company's debt-equity ratio is 1:1. If total assets are ₹10,00,000, the amount of debt is:
A. ₹4,00,000
B. ₹10,00,000
C. ₹5,00,000
D. ₹2,00,000

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Debt-equity 1:1 implies Debt = Equity. Total assets = Debt + Equity = 2x. So x = ₹5,00,000, hence debt ₹5,00,000.

Question #3
On dissolution of a firm, an asset taken over by a partner is credited to:
A. Asset Account
B. Partner's Capital Account
C. Bank Account
D. Realisation Account

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Asset taken over is recorded: Partner's Capital A/c Dr., To Realisation A/c. So Realisation A/c is credited.