Which of the following is NOT recorded in a simple (single-column) cash book? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is NOT recorded in a simple (single-column) cash book?
A. Cheque received and deposited same day
B. Cash sales
C. Cash purchases
D. Payment to creditors in cash
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A simple cash book only has a cash column. Bank transactions (like cheques deposited) require a two-column or three-column cash book.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
An amended Cash Book is prepared to correct:
A. Only bank overdrafts
B. Errors and omissions made in the Cash Book
C. Errors made by the bank
D. Timing differences like unpresented cheques

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
An amended cash book is prepared to adjust omissions (like bank charges) and errors in the cash book before preparing the final BRS.

Question #2
In the context of the Indian Financial System, the 'Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation' (DICGC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of:
A. Securities and Exchange Board of India
B. State Bank of India
C. Reserve Bank of India
D. Ministry of Finance

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The DICGC was established as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to provide deposit insurance and guarantee credit facilities.

Question #3
Which of the following is not a direct tax?
A. Securities Transaction Tax
B. Corporate tax
C. Minimum Alternate Tax
D. Customs duty

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Customs duty is an indirect tax. Corporate tax, STT, MAT are direct taxes.