Class 11 Accountancy - Chapter Bill of Exchange NCERT Solutions | What is retirement of a bill of exchange

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?

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

State the need for the preparation of bank reconciliation statement?

Explain the concept of cost of goods sold?

Give the journal entries for the following adjustments :
(a) Outstanding salary ₹ 3,500.
(b) Rent unpaid for one month at ₹ 6,000 per annum.
(c) Insurance prepaid for a quarter at ₹ 16,000 per annum.
(d) Purchase of furniture costing ₹ 7,000 entered in the purchases book.

What is a balance sheet. What are its characteristics?

What is ‘Depreciation’?

Describe the informational needs of external users.

Give four examples each of ‘revenue reserve’ and ‘capital reserves’.

Distinguish between ‘general reserve’ and ‘specific reserve’.

Explain the concept of depreciation. What is the need for charging depreciation and what are the causes of depreciation?