When credit sales of Rs 5,000 to Ram are wrongly posted as Rs 500 in his account, it is an error of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

When credit sales of Rs 5,000 to Ram are wrongly posted as Rs 500 in his account, it is an error of:
A. Omission
B. Compensating
C. Commission
D. Principle
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
An error of commission includes posting wrong amounts. It will cause a mismatch in the Trial Balance.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a contra account?
A. All of the above
B. Provision for Doubtful Debts
C. Bank Account in Cash Book
D. Accumulated Depreciation

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Provision for Doubtful Debts is a contra asset to Debtors, Bank/Cash is a contra account in the cash book, and Accumulated Depreciation is a contra asset to Fixed Assets.

Question #2
The 'Budget' is presented in Parliament by:
A. Finance Minister
B. Speaker
C. President
D. Prime Minister

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Union Budget is presented by the Finance Minister.

Question #3
S1: Flexible budget is prepared for a single level of activity. S2: Flexible budget is prepared for a range of activity levels. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. S1 only
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A Fixed Budget is prepared for a single, predetermined level of activity. A Flexible Budget is designed to change with the level of activity and is prepared for a range of activity levels. S1 is incorrect, S2 is correct.