The process of critically reviewing a company's budget to justify every cost as if the activity is being undertaken for the first time is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of critically reviewing a company's budget to justify every cost as if the activity is being undertaken for the first time is called:
A. Master Budgeting
B. Flexible Budgeting
C. Performance Budgeting
D. Zero-Based Budgeting
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Zero-Based Budgeting mandates that no budget base is carried forward automatically; everything must be justified from ground zero.

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Question #1
The 'Accounting Equation' remains intact under:
A. Double entry system
B. All systems
C. Single entry only
D. Cash system

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Double entry system always maintains the balance of accounting equation. Single entry does not.

Question #2
The 'Provisional Assessment' under GST can be requested when:
A. Audit is pending
B. Tax rate is not known
C. Return is delayed
D. Value of supply or rate of tax cannot be determined at the time of supply

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Provisional assessment under Section 60 allows payment of tax on a provisional basis when valuation/rate is uncertain.

Question #3
Which accounting principle requires that the same accounting methods should be used from year to year?
A. Consistency
B. Accrual
C. Going concern
D. Materiality

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Consistency ensures comparability by applying same policies consistently.