Class 11 Accountancy - Chapter Bill of Exchange NCERT Solutions | What is meant by dishonour of a bill of

Fill in the blanks:
(i) A bill of exchange is a __________ instrument.
(ii) A bill of exchange is drawn by the __________ upon his __________.
(iii) A promissory note is drawn by __________ in favour of his __________.
(iv) There are __________ parties to a bill of exchange.
(v) There are __________ parties to a promissory note.
(vi) Drawer and __________ can not be the same parties in case of a bill of exchange.
(vii) Bill of exchange in India languages is called __________.
(viii) __________ days of grace are added in terms of the bill to calculate the date of its __________.

Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ against each statement regarding a bill of exchange:
(i) A bill of exchange must be accepted by the payee.
(ii) A bill of exchange is drawn by the creditor.
(iii) A bill of exchange is drawn for all cash transaction.
(iv) A bill payable on demand is called Time bill;
(v) The person to whom payment is to be made in a bill or exchange is called payee.
(vi) A negotiable instrument does not require the signature of its maker.
(vii) The hundi Payable at sight is called Darshani hundi.
(viii) A negotiable instrument is not freely transferable.
(ix) Stamping of promissory note is not mandatory.
(x) The time of payment of a negotiable instrument need not be certain.

Briefly explain the effects of dishonour and noting of a bill of exchange.

Explain briefly the procedure of calculating the date of maturity of a bill of exchange? Give example.

Briefly explain the benefits of maintaining a Bills Payable Book and state how is its posting is done in the ledger?

Give the meaning of rebate.

Briefly explain the purpose and benefits of retiring a bill of exchange to the debtor and the creditor.

What is meant by maturity of a bill of exchange?

A bill of exchange must contain “an unconditional promise to pay” Do you agree with a statement?

Name the parties to a promissory note.

Why is it necessary to record the adjusting entries in the preparation of final accounts?

State the meaning of incomplete records?

What is ‘Depreciation’?

Briefly state how the cash book is both journal and a ledger.

State the meaning of a trial balance?

State the four basic requirements of a database applications.

Define accounting.

State the different elements of a computer system.

Why is it necessary for accountants to assume that business entity will remain a going concern?

State the need for the preparation of bank reconciliation statement?

Define revenues and expenses?

Why is it necessary to create a provision for doubtful debts at the time of preparation of final accounts?

If the insurance premium paid Rs. 1,000 and prepaid insurance Rs. 300. The amount of insurance premium shown in profit and loss account will be :

  (a) Rs. 1,300             (b) Rs. 1,000
  (c) Rs. 300                (d) Rs. 700

Indicate against each amount wheather it is a debit or a credit balance, and prepare a trial balance as at March 31, 2014 based on the following balances:
     Accounts                       Title Amount ₹
 Capital                               1,00,000
 Drawings                           16,000
 Machinery                          20,000
 Sales                                  2,00,000
 Purchases                          2,10,000
 Sales return                        20,000
 Purchases return                30,000
 Wages                                40,000
 Goodwill                             60,000
 Interest received                15,000
 Discount allowed                6,000
 Bank overdraft                    22,000
 Bank loan                           90,000
 Debtors :
 Nathu                                 55,000
 Roopa                                20,000
 Creditors :
 Reena                                 35,000
 Ganesh                               25,000
 Cash                                   54,000
 Stock on April 01, 2013      16,000

‘Accounting software is an integral part of the computerised accounting system’ Explain. Briefly list the generic considerations before sourcing an accounting software.

What is petty cash book? How it is prepared?

Enumerate the steps to ascertain the correct cash book balance.

What is meant by provision for discount on debtors?

What are special purpose books?

Why is it important to adopt a consistent basis for the preparation of financial statements? Explain.