The term 'Secret Reserves' are created by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Secret Reserves' are created by:
A. Overvaluing assets
B. Undervaluing liabilities
C. Showing higher profits
D. Undervaluing assets or overvaluing liabilities
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Secret reserves are created by undervaluing assets or overvaluing liabilities, which reduces reported profits and hides the true financial position.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
The 'Gratuity' is a:
A. Defined contribution plan
B. Termination benefit
C. Short-term benefit
D. Defined benefit plan

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Gratuity is a defined benefit plan as the employer's obligation is to provide a specific amount.

Question #2
Under the Partnership Act, if a partner is expelled, what happens to his liability for acts of the firm done before his expulsion?
A. His liability is transferred to the remaining partners automatically
B. He is completely released from all liabilities
C. He remains liable to third parties for acts done before expulsion until public notice is given
D. He is only liable if the remaining partners agree to indemnify him

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Under Section 36 of the Indian Partnership Act, an expelled partner remains liable to third parties for acts of the firm up to the date of his expulsion, until a public notice of his expulsion is given.

Question #3
In BRS, if the cash book shows a bank balance of ₹10,000 (Dr.) and there is an unpresented cheque of ₹2,000, the passbook balance will be:
A. ₹8,000
B. ₹12,000
C. ₹10,000
D. ₹2,000

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Unpresented cheque has been deducted in cash book but not in passbook. So passbook balance = Cash book balance + Unpresented cheque = 10,000 + 2,000 = ₹12,000.