Which of the following is a feature of the single entry system? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a feature of the single entry system?
A. It is a complete system of accounting
B. It prepares a trial balance easily
C. It is unscientific and lacks uniformity
D. It is suitable for large businesses
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The single entry system is incomplete, unscientific, and lacks uniformity, making it suitable only for small businesses.

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Question #1
S1: The Ledger is the book of original entry. S2: The process of transferring entries from the Journal to the Ledger is called posting. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S1 only
C. Both S1 and S2
D. S2 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Journal is the book of original entry, not the Ledger. The Ledger is the principal book of accounts. S2 is correct as posting is the process of transferring journal entries to ledger accounts.

Question #2
A 'Letter of Credit' is a:
A. Debit note
B. Voucher
C. Credit note
D. Bank guarantee for payment

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Letter of credit is a bank's commitment to pay the seller on behalf of buyer, reducing risk.

Question #3
A and B share profits 3:2. They admit C for 1/5th share. C brings ₹50,000 as capital and ₹20,000 as goodwill. Goodwill is withdrawn by old partners. The amount credited to A's capital for goodwill will be:
A. ₹8,000
B. ₹20,000
C. ₹10,000
D. ₹12,000

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Goodwill brought by C is distributed in sacrificing ratio, which is old ratio 3:2. A's share = 20,000 * 3/5 = ₹12,000.