Which of the following is not a method of depreciation? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is not a method of depreciation?
A. Straight-line
B. Sum of years' digits
C. Perpetual inventory method
D. Machine hour rate
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Perpetual inventory method is a method of inventory valuation, not depreciation.

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Assertion (A): Wages paid for erection of a new plant are debited to Plant and Machinery account. Reason (R): All expenses incurred to bring an asset to its working condition are capitalised. Choose the correct option:
A. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B. A is true but R is false.
C. A is false but R is true.
D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Wages for plant installation are capital expenditure, so A is true. R correctly explains why.

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A. Trial Balance Preparation
B. Double Entry System
C. Carbon Credit Accounting
D. Cash Book Management

Correct Answer: Option C


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The concept of 'Zero Base Budgeting' was introduced in India for government budgeting in:
A. 1990s
B. 1970s
C. 1980s
D. 2000s

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Zero Base Budgeting (ZBB) was introduced in India in the 1980s as a reform in government budgeting.