Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: National Income Accounting

Question:

Which of the following statement is incorrect in respect of the concept 'depreciation'?

Options:

depreciation is an accounting concept

real expenditure is incurred each year in respect of the depreciation accounted for

both 1 and 2

none of the above

Correct Answer:

real expenditure is incurred each year in respect of the depreciation accounted for

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: real expenditure is incurred each year in respect of the depreciation accounted for

Option 1: depreciation is an accounting concept. This is correct.

Option 2: real expenditure is incurred each year in respect to depreciation accounted for. This is incorrect.

Depreciation is an accounting concept. No real expenditure may have actually been incurred each year yet depreciation is annually accounted for.