CUET-UG SERIES Accountancy
Reading Comprehension
6 previous year questions.
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2023 Chapter Questions 6 MCQs
01
PYQ 2023
easy
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Read the following case study and answer Q 41-45.
Surya Ltd issued 10,000 equity shares of ₹ 50 each at a premium of 10%. The company received application for 13,000 shares. The amount was payable as on application 30% on allotment 30% plus Premium; on 1st call 10% and Balance on final call. Allotment was made pro-rata for all applicants. Excess application money received is to be adjusted on allotment. Company received all money called expect from Manan, an applicant, of 390 shares. Manan Paid only application money. His shares were forfeited and 70% of the forfeited shares were reissued as fully paid for ₹ 40 each.
Surya Ltd issued 10,000 equity shares of ₹ 50 each at a premium of 10%. The company received application for 13,000 shares. The amount was payable as on application 30% on allotment 30% plus Premium; on 1st call 10% and Balance on final call. Allotment was made pro-rata for all applicants. Excess application money received is to be adjusted on allotment. Company received all money called expect from Manan, an applicant, of 390 shares. Manan Paid only application money. His shares were forfeited and 70% of the forfeited shares were reissued as fully paid for ₹ 40 each.
02
PYQ 2023
easy
accountancy ID: cuet-ug-
Read the following information provided by a school and attempt Question 46-50
The Trial Balance of a school as on 31.3.2017 is
Additional Information :
The book value of the furniture sold was ₹ 50,000 on April 1, 2016 was sold for ₹ 20,000.
The Trial Balance of a school as on 31.3.2017 is
| Debit Balance | Amount (₹) | Credit Balance | Amount (₹) |
| Building | 6,25,000 | Admission fees | 12,500 |
| Furniture | 50,000 | Tuition fees received | 5,00,000 |
| Library books | 1,50,000 | Creditors for supplies | 15,000 |
| Investment @ 12% (14.16) | 5,00,000 | Rent for the school hall | 10,000 |
| Salaries | 5,00,000 | Miscellaneous receipes | 30,000 |
| Stationery | 40,000 | Legacies (general) | 3,50,000 |
| General expenses | 18,000 | General fund | 10,00,000 |
| Sports expenses | 15,000 | Donation for library books | 62,500 |
| Cash at bank | 1,00,000 | Sale of old furniture | 20,000 |
| Cash in hand | 2,000 | ||
| 20,00,000 | 20,00,000 |
The book value of the furniture sold was ₹ 50,000 on April 1, 2016 was sold for ₹ 20,000.
03
PYQ 2023
easy
accountancy ID: cuet-ug-
Read the following case study, answer the question:
Raja Pvt Ltd. has been operating in the field of Oils and Food items for last years. Established in South India, has started its operations in some parts of Gujarat as well. Looking at growing demand and production the company wants to raise its Capital through an IPO to expand its operations in North India as well. The company was started in the year with only members and now had members and employees. It was decided to convert the company into Public Ltd. Company. The Memorandum of Association of the company provides for of Capital out of which the company issues ₹ 40,00,000 of share capital (40,000 equity shares of ₹100 each). The shares were issued at a premium of ₹ 20 but the company was able to get subscription of only 38,000 shares. Amount is paybale as follows ₹10 on application, ₹50 on allotment and Two calls of ₹ 20 each. Premium amount is to be received on allotment. The company was able to receive all money on all the shares except on 200 shares on Ist call and 300 share final call was not received. The company forfeited the shares of those who did not pay 1st call.
Raja Pvt Ltd. has been operating in the field of Oils and Food items for last years. Established in South India, has started its operations in some parts of Gujarat as well. Looking at growing demand and production the company wants to raise its Capital through an IPO to expand its operations in North India as well. The company was started in the year with only members and now had members and employees. It was decided to convert the company into Public Ltd. Company. The Memorandum of Association of the company provides for of Capital out of which the company issues ₹ 40,00,000 of share capital (40,000 equity shares of ₹100 each). The shares were issued at a premium of ₹ 20 but the company was able to get subscription of only 38,000 shares. Amount is paybale as follows ₹10 on application, ₹50 on allotment and Two calls of ₹ 20 each. Premium amount is to be received on allotment. The company was able to receive all money on all the shares except on 200 shares on Ist call and 300 share final call was not received. The company forfeited the shares of those who did not pay 1st call.
04
PYQ 2023
easy
accountancy ID: cuet-ug-
Read the following case study and answer the question: Naina and Nayantara are Partners in a firm, sharing profits in ratio 3: 2. They decided to dissolve their firm on 31, March 2021 when their Balance-Sheet was as follows:
The Assets and liabilities were disposed off as follows:
(a) Machinery was given to creditors in full settlement of their amount and stock was given to Bills Payable in full settlement.
(b) Investment were taken over by Nayantara at book value.
(c) Debtors of book value ₹50,000 taken over by Naina at 10% less and remaining debtors realised ₹ 51,000.
(d) Realisation expenses amounted to ₹5,000.
| Liabilities Amt. | Amt. (₹) | Assets | Amt. (₹) |
| Capital: | Machinery | 80,000 | |
| Naina 1,00,000 | Investment | 50,000 | |
| Nayantara 80,000 | 1,80,000 | Stock | 22,000 |
| Creditors | 60,000 | Debtors | 1,03,000 |
| Bills payable | 20,000 | Cash at Bank | 5000 |
| 2,60,000 | 2,60,000 |
(a) Machinery was given to creditors in full settlement of their amount and stock was given to Bills Payable in full settlement.
(b) Investment were taken over by Nayantara at book value.
(c) Debtors of book value ₹50,000 taken over by Naina at 10% less and remaining debtors realised ₹ 51,000.
(d) Realisation expenses amounted to ₹5,000.
05
PYQ 2023
easy
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From the trial balance and other information provided by school for the year ended 31st March 2017.Answer the question.
Additional Information:
i. Tuition fee yet to be received for the year are ₹25,000.
ii. Salaries yet to be paid amount to ₹30,000.
iii. Furniture costing 40,000 was purchased on October 1,2016.
iv. The book value of the furniture sold was ₹50,000 on April 1, 2016
v. Depreciation is to be charged @ 10%p.a. on furniture, 15% p.a. on Library books, and 5% p.a. on building.
| Debit Balance | Amount (₹) | Credit Balance | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | 6,25,000 | Admissions fees | 12,500 |
| Furniture | 1,00,000 | Tuition fees received | 5,00,000 |
| Library Books | 1,50,000 | Creditors for supplies | 15,000 |
| Investment @12% | 5,00,000 | Rent for the school hall | 10,000 |
| Salaries | 5,00,000 | Miscellaneous receipts | 30,000 |
| Stationery | 40,000 | Government grant | 3,50,000 |
| General expenses | 18,000 | General fund | 10,00,000 |
| Sports expenses | 15,000 | Donation for library books | 62,500 |
| Cash at bank | 50,000 | Sale of old furniture | 20,000 |
| Cash in hand | 2,000 | ||
| 20,00,000 | 20,00,000 |
i. Tuition fee yet to be received for the year are ₹25,000.
ii. Salaries yet to be paid amount to ₹30,000.
iii. Furniture costing 40,000 was purchased on October 1,2016.
iv. The book value of the furniture sold was ₹50,000 on April 1, 2016
v. Depreciation is to be charged @ 10%p.a. on furniture, 15% p.a. on Library books, and 5% p.a. on building.
06
PYQ 2023
easy
accountancy ID: cuet-ug-
Eicher Ltd. issued 50,000 shares of 10 each at a premium of 15 per share payable as follows:
On application ₹3 per share
On allotment ₹5 (including 3 Premium)
On First Call ₹5 (including 2 Premium)
On Final Call Balance amount
Application were received for 72,000 shares. Directors allotted 50,000 shares to the applicants applying for 65,000 shares, the remaining applications being refused. Money overpaid on application was utilised towards sum due on allotment. All the money was duly received with the exception of first call from Rahul, who applied for 2,600 shares. Due to nonpayment of Ist call his share were forfeited immediately. Later on these share were re-issued at minimum issue price.
On the basis of following case study, answer the question.
On application ₹3 per share
On allotment ₹5 (including 3 Premium)
On First Call ₹5 (including 2 Premium)
On Final Call Balance amount
Application were received for 72,000 shares. Directors allotted 50,000 shares to the applicants applying for 65,000 shares, the remaining applications being refused. Money overpaid on application was utilised towards sum due on allotment. All the money was duly received with the exception of first call from Rahul, who applied for 2,600 shares. Due to nonpayment of Ist call his share were forfeited immediately. Later on these share were re-issued at minimum issue price.
On the basis of following case study, answer the question.