The term 'Audit' originates from the Latin word: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Audit' originates from the Latin word:
A. Audire
B. Auditare
C. Auditas
D. Audito
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The word 'audit' comes from the Latin 'audire' meaning 'to hear'.

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A partnership deed is:
A. Required only for banking partnership
B. Necessary only if more than 2 partners
C. Desirable but not mandatory
D. Mandatory by law

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Partnership deed is not compulsory but advisable to avoid disputes. Partnership can exist based on oral agreement.

Question #2
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A. A is false but R is true.
B. A is true but R is false.
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Correct Answer: Option D


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