The 'Financial Year' in India for tax purposes is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Financial Year' in India for tax purposes is:
A. 1st July to 30th June
B. 1st January to 31st December
C. 1st April to 31st March
D. Diwali to Diwali
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Indian financial year and tax year runs from April 1 to March 31.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
Under the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, the 'Reappropriation' of funds means:
A. Returning unspent funds to the Consolidated Fund
B. Transferring savings from one unit of appropriation to meet a deficit in another unit
C. Increasing the total budget allocation
D. Transferring funds from one head to another without parliamentary approval

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Reappropriation under GFR refers to the transfer of savings from one unit of appropriation (like a specific grant or head) to meet a shortfall in another unit, without increasing the total authorized expenditure.

Question #2
S1: Internal audit is a part of internal control. S2: Internal audit is conducted by external auditors. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Both S1 and S2
B. S1 only
C. S2 only
D. Neither S1 nor S2

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Internal audit is a continuous appraisal system and a vital component of the internal control framework. It is conducted by the management's own staff or appointed internal auditors, not by external statutory auditors. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

Question #3
A direct collection of a dividend by the bank on behalf of the customer, not recorded in the Cash Book, will require:
A. Deduction from Cash Book balance
B. No adjustment in BRS
C. Deduction from Pass Book balance to reach Cash Book balance
D. Addition to Pass Book balance to reach Cash Book balance

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The collection increases the Pass Book balance. To reach the un-updated Cash Book balance, this amount must be deducted from the Pass Book.