Which of the following is a direct income? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a direct income?
A. Sale of scrap
B. Interest on investment
C. Commission received
D. Discount received
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Sale of scrap is directly related to production, thus a direct income credited to Trading Account. Discount, commission, interest are indirect.

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S1: SEBI regulates the capital markets in India. S2: SEBI was established by an executive order. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. Both S1 and S2
C. Neither S1 nor S2
D. S2 only

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
SEBI regulates the capital markets to protect investors and promote development. It was initially set up by an executive resolution in 1988, but it was given statutory powers by the SEBI Act, 1992. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect as it is now a statutory body.

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The 'Dividend Payout Ratio' is:
A. Dividend / Total assets
B. Dividend / Sales
C. Earnings / Dividend
D. Dividend per share / Earnings per share

Correct Answer: Option D


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A: Flexible budget is prepared for a range of activity levels. R: It helps in performance evaluation at different actual activity levels. Choose the correct option.
A. A is false but R is true
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A flexible budget is designed to change with the level of activity, providing budgeted costs for various levels. This allows management to compare actual performance with the budgeted costs for the *actual* level of activity, aiding in fair performance evaluation. R correctly explains A.