Which ratio is a strict measure of a firm's immediate ability to pay off current liabilities? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which ratio is a strict measure of a firm's immediate ability to pay off current liabilities?
A. Debt-Equity Ratio
B. Quick Ratio (Acid Test Ratio)
C. Proprietary Ratio
D. Current Ratio
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Quick Ratio excludes inventory and prepaid expenses, comparing only highly liquid assets (cash, receivables) to current liabilities.

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Question #1
Goods withdrawn by the owner for personal use should be credited to:
A. Sales Account
B. Capital Account
C. Purchases Account
D. Drawings Account

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
When goods are withdrawn for personal use, the Purchases Account is credited to reduce the cost of goods available for sale, and Drawings is debited.

Question #2
Assertion (A): Under Ind AS 16, land and buildings are separable assets and are accounted for separately. Reason (R): Land generally has an infinite useful life, whereas buildings have a limited useful life. Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
B. A is false but R is true
C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
D. A is true but R is false

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ind AS 16 requires separate accounting for land and buildings because they have different useful lives. Land is usually not depreciated (infinite life), while buildings are depreciated over their finite useful lives. R correctly explains A.

Question #3
Ind AS (Indian Accounting Standards) are converged with:
A. Chinese Accounting Standards
B. IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
C. US GAAP
D. UK GAAP

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
To align with global practices, India developed Ind AS which are substantially converged with IFRS.