The 'Journal Proper' is used to record: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Journal Proper' is used to record:
A. All credit purchases
B. Transactions that cannot be entered in any subsidiary book
C. All credit sales
D. All cash transactions
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Journal proper is for opening entries, closing entries, transfer entries, rectification entries, etc.

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Question #1
A: Goodwill is valued when there is a change in the profit-sharing ratio. R: The change in ratio means some partners sacrifice and some gain, requiring compensation. Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. A is false but R is true
C. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
D. A is true but R is false

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Goodwill is valued during admission, retirement, death, or change in profit-sharing ratio. This is because partners who sacrifice their share must be compensated by those who gain. R correctly explains the reason for valuation.

Question #2
A: Goodwill is an intangible asset. R: Goodwill has a physical existence. Choose the correct option.
A. A is true but R is false
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is false but R is true
D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Goodwill is indeed an intangible asset. However, by definition, intangible assets lack physical substance. Therefore, goodwill does not have a physical existence. A is true, R is false.

Question #3
The column 'J.F.' in a ledger account stands for:
A. Journal Format
B. Joint Finance
C. Journal Factor
D. Journal Folio

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Journal Folio (J.F.) indicates the page number of the journal from where the specific entry was posted.