Miscellaneous In Commerce — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Commerce & Accounting MCQs on Miscellaneous In Commerce — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for FPSC Senior Auditor, PPSC, NTS, PMS, CSS.
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Question 1 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Fixed assets and current assets are categorized as per concept of:
Correct Answer: Option B — Going concern
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In accounting, fixed assets and current assets are categorized as per the concept of Going concern . The going concern concept assumes that the entity will continue its operations for the foreseeable future, and assets are classified based on their nature and usage in the ongoing business activities. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: Going concern .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 2 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
A business has the following items in it: Land Rs. 1,500,000 Machinery Rs. 80,000 Cash Rs. 20,000 Owners equity Rs. 900,000 Loan Rs. 500,000 Creditors?
Correct Answer: Option A — Rs. 200,000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Owners' Equity . In this case: Assets = Land + Machinery + Cash = 1,500,000 + 80,000 + 20,000 = Rs. 1,600,000 Liabilities + Owners' Equity = Loan + Creditors + Owners' Equity 1,600,000 = 500,000 + Creditors + 900,000 Solving for Creditors: 1,600,000 - 500,000 - 900,000 = Creditors Creditors = 200,000 Therefore, the amount for Creditors is Rs. 200,000 .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 3 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
The nature of financial accounting is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Historical
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Historical is the correct answer to “The nature of financial accounting is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 4 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Interest on drawings is:
Correct Answer: Option C — Gain for the business
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gain for the business is the correct answer to “Interest on drawings is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 5 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Which of these items would be accounted for as an expense?
Correct Answer: Option D — Payment of current period rent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Payment of current period rent is the correct answer to “Which of these items would be accounted for as an expense”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 6 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Debit the receiver credit the giver rule for:
Correct Answer: Option B — Personal a/c
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Personal a/c is the correct answer to “Debit the receiver credit the giver rule for:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 7 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Which of the following statements is correct in regards to tariff barrier? 1. It affects the price of imported goods. 2. It affects the quantity of imported goods. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option A — Only 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 1 is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements is correct in regards to tariff barrier? 1. It affects the price of imported goods. 2. It affects the quantity of imported goods. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 8 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Liabilities in balance sheet include the following items:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Liabilities in balance sheet include the following items:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 9 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
P & L a/c is prepared for a period of one year by following:
Correct Answer: Option C — Accounting period concept
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Accounting period concept is the correct answer to “P & L a/c is prepared for a period of one year by following:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 10 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
The word accounting can be classified into:
Correct Answer: Option C — Financial accounting, management accounting and cost accounting
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Financial accounting, management accounting and cost accounting is the correct answer to “The word accounting can be classified into:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 11 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
The basic sequence in the accounting process can best be described as:
Transaction, source document, journal entry, ledger account, trial balance is the correct answer to “The basic sequence in the accounting process can best be described as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 12 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Book-keeping is mainly concerned with:
Correct Answer: Option A — Recording of financial data relating to business operation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Recording of financial data relating to business operation is the correct answer to “Book-keeping is mainly concerned with:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 13 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Credit balance of profit & loss a/c shown on:
Correct Answer: Option B — Liability side of balance sheet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Liability side of balance sheet is the correct answer to “Credit balance of profit & loss a/c shown on:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 14 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
The amount of salary paid to Suresh should be debited to:
Correct Answer: Option B — Salaries a/c
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Salaries a/c is the correct answer to “The amount of salary paid to Suresh should be debited to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 15 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
When the completion stage of the contract is more than half, the profit is to be credited to profit and loss account will be equal to?
Correct Answer: Option B — 2/3rd
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2/3rd is the correct answer to “When the completion stage of the contract is more than half, the profit is to be credited to profit and loss account will be equal to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 16 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
When a cement company, a steel company and a chemical company combine, it is a case of:
Correct Answer: Option C — Circular combination
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Circular combination is the correct answer to “When a cement company, a steel company and a chemical company combine, it is a case of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 17 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
The cost concept records the figures at:
Correct Answer: Option B — Actual amount paid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Actual amount paid is the correct answer to “The cost concept records the figures at:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 18 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Which of the following is not the function of stock exchange?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ensuring higher profits
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ensuring higher profits is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not the function of stock exchange”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 19 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
All those to whom business owes money are:
Correct Answer: Option C — Creditors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Creditors is the correct answer to “All those to whom business owes money are:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 20 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Preliminary expenses are recorded in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Asset side of B/S
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Asset side of B/S is the correct answer to “Preliminary expenses are recorded in . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 21 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Transferring the debit and credit item from the journal to the respective accounts is called:
Correct Answer: Option B — Ledger
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ledger is the correct answer to “Transferring the debit and credit item from the journal to the respective accounts is called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 22 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
The machinery of a computer and associated equipments is called-
Correct Answer: Option C — Hardware
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hardware is the correct answer to “The machinery of a computer and associated equipments is called-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 23 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Creating Provision against fluctuation in the price of investment is an example of which accounting convention:
Correct Answer: Option A — Convention of conservatism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Convention of conservatism is the correct answer to “Creating Provision against fluctuation in the price of investment is an example of which accounting convention:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 24 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Material concept tell about:
Correct Answer: Option C — Disclosure of all information which are important for investor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Disclosure of all information which are important for investor is the correct answer to “Material concept tell about:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 25 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Which one of the following is not an example of Intangible Assets?
Correct Answer: Option D — Land
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Land is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not an example of Intangible Assets”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 26 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
The concept of separate entity is applicable to which of following types of businesses?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of them
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of them is the correct answer to “The concept of separate entity is applicable to which of following types of businesses”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 27 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
A company's telephone bill consisting of a Rs. 200 monthly base amount, plus long distance charges, would be classified as a:
Correct Answer: Option D — Semi variable cost
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Semi variable cost is the correct answer to “A company's telephone bill consisting of a Rs. 200 monthly base amount, plus long distance charges, would be classified as a:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 28 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Rent paid to landlord should be credited to:
Correct Answer: Option C — Cash account
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cash account is the correct answer to “Rent paid to landlord should be credited to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 29 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
A franking machine is used for:
Correct Answer: Option A — Putting stamps on letters
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Putting stamps on letters is the correct answer to “A franking machine is used for:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 30 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Match List-I with List-II : List I List II a. Interbank call market 1. Money Market b. Commercial Bills 2. Promissory note c. Commercial papers 3. Short-term maturity d. Treasury bills 4. Government papers
Correct Answer: Option B — a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II : List I List II a. Interbank call market 1. Money Market b. Commercial Bills 2. Promissory note c. Commercial papers 3. Short-term maturity d. Treasury bills 4. Government papers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 31 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Which of the following account balance will be shown on debit side of Trial Balance?
Correct Answer: Option B — Cash a/c
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cash a/c is the correct answer to “Which of the following account balance will be shown on debit side of Trial Balance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 32 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Accounting does not record non-financial transactions because of:
Correct Answer: Option D — Money measurement concept
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Money measurement concept is the correct answer to “Accounting does not record non-financial transactions because of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 33 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
. . . . . . . . cost refers to those cost which have already been incurred and cannot be altered by any decision in the future.
Correct Answer: Option B — Sunk cost
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sunk cost is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . cost refers to those cost which have already been incurred and cannot be altered by any decision in the future.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 34 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Identify which is wrong rule?
Correct Answer: Option B — Real account - credit what comes in
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Real account - credit what comes in is the correct answer to “Identify which is wrong rule”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 35 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
The following comments all relate to the recording process. Which of these statements is correct?
Correct Answer: Option B — The general ledger is posted from transactions recorded in the general journal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The general ledger is posted from transactions recorded in the general journal is the correct answer to “The following comments all relate to the recording process. Which of these statements is correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 36 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Depreciation is a charge against:
Correct Answer: Option A — Profit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Profit is the correct answer to “Depreciation is a charge against:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 37 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
According to the money measurement concept, the following will be recorded in the books of accounts of the business:
Correct Answer: Option C — Value of plant and machinery
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Value of plant and machinery is the correct answer to “According to the money measurement concept, the following will be recorded in the books of accounts of the business:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 38 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Retained earnings statement depicts:
Correct Answer: Option A — Appropriation of profits
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Appropriation of profits is the correct answer to “Retained earnings statement depicts:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 39 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Which financial statement represents the accounting equation ASSETS = LIABILITIES + OWNER'S EQUITY?
Correct Answer: Option C — Balance Sheet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Balance Sheet is the correct answer to “Which financial statement represents the accounting equation ASSETS = LIABILITIES + OWNER'S EQUITY”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
Question 40 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Showing purchased office equipments in financial statements is the application of which accounting concept?
Correct Answer: Option B — Materiality
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Materiality is the correct answer to “Showing purchased office equipments in financial statements is the application of which accounting concept”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Commerce.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Miscellaneous In Commerce
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