Learning Framework for Classes 11-12 Accountancy (CBSE) 74
Correct
answer
[Liabilities] Capital = Rs. 8,00,000/-
[Assets] Cash = Rs. 2,50,000/-, Bank = Rs. 3,70,000/-,
Machinery = Rs. 1,80,000/-
Student understands that all transactions have been
recorded accurately, with the assets equal to the total of
liabilities and capital.
Distractor 1
[Liabilities] Capital = Rs. 2,50,000/-
[Assets] Bank = Rs. 3,70,000/-, Machinery = Rs. 1,80,000/-
Student does not understand that the capital amount does
not change, whether the amount is in the form of cash or a
bank deposit. Cash must be shown as an asset.
Distractor 2
[Liabilities] Capital = Rs. 8,00,000/-
[Assets] Cash = Rs. 2,50,000/-, Bank = Rs. 5,50,000/-,
Machinery = Rs. 1,80,000/-
Student does not understand that once a cheque is issued,
the amount in the bank is credited.
Distractor 3
[Liabilities] Capital = Rs. 8,00,000/-
[Assets] Cash = Rs. 8,00,000/-, Machinery = Rs. 1,80,000/-
Student does not understand that cash amount and bank
amount must be shown separately as assets.
Free Response Question / Subjective Question
Chapter Recording of Transactions-I
Essential Idea
Transactions are first recorded in the basic book of original entry (journal) and are then posted to individual accounts in the
principal book (ledger).
Item stem +
question
Sumeet claims that the following ledger entry is incorrect, as the debit amount should be equal to the credit amount as per
the accounting equation.
Cash Account
Dr. Cr.
Date Particulars J.F. Amount Date Particulars J.F Amount
Capital 5,00,000
Bank
Plant and
Machinery
4,80,000
10,000
Why is Sumeet’s claim incorrect? Help Sumeet clarify his understanding by explaining how the given ledger account was
created and what its purpose it.
Marking Rubric