Which of the following is not an objective of budgetary control? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is not an objective of budgetary control?
A. Control
B. Profit maximization in the short run
C. Planning
D. Co-ordination
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Budgetary control aims at planning, coordination, control, and efficiency, not just short-term profit maximization.

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Question #1
Assertion (A): Capital Expenditure is shown in the Balance Sheet. Reason (R): Its benefit is exhausted within the current accounting period.
A. A is true but R is false
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
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 A


Explanation:
Capital expenditure yields benefits over multiple future periods (hence an asset), making Reason R false. R describes revenue expenditure.

Question #2
A 'Master Budget' is a summary of:
A. All functional budgets
B. Only cash budget
C. Only production budget
D. Only sales budget

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Master budget consolidates all subsidiary budgets into one comprehensive plan.

Question #3
The 'First-time Adoption of Ind AS' (Ind AS 101) requires:
A. No changes
B. Full retrospective application of all Ind AS with certain optional exemptions and mandatory exceptions
C. Only current year change
D. Prospective application

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ind AS 101 sets the transition rules with some relief.