The profit or loss on sale of an asset is calculated as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The profit or loss on sale of an asset is calculated as:
A. Sale price less original cost
B. Sale price less replacement cost
C. Sale price less market value
D. Sale price less book value
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Profit/loss on sale = Sale consideration - Book value (cost less accumulated depreciation).

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Question #1
S1: In the case of admission of a partner, if the new partner brings his share of goodwill in cash, the existing partners' capital accounts are credited in their sacrificing ratio. S2: If the new partner is unable to bring his share of goodwill in cash, the goodwill account is opened in the books of the firm. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Both S1 and S2
B. S2 only
C. S1 only
D. Neither S1 nor S2

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
S1 is correct. S2 is incorrect because AS 26 prohibits the recognition of self-generated goodwill in the books; hence, the goodwill account cannot be opened. Instead, the adjustment is passed through the partners' capital accounts.

Question #2
A: The Public Account of India includes funds like the Provident Fund. R: The government can withdraw money from the Public Account without parliamentary approval. Choose the correct option.
A. A is true but R is false
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. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Public Account of India holds money like Provident Funds, where the government acts as a banker. Since these funds belong to others, the government can make payments from this account without parliamentary approval. Both are true and R explains A.

Question #3
Under GST, the 'Taxable Event' is:
A. Manufacture
B. Sale
C. Production
D. Supply of goods or services

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
GST is levied on 'supply' rather than manufacture or sale alone.