Railway Accounts Department Examinations

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Appendix2 Examination Question Papers SCR 2022

 Appendix2 Examination Question Papers SCR 2022



Bookkeeping Question Paper 



GRP Question Paper 


General Expenditure (Optional) Question Paper



Key of Bookkeeping Question Paper


SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY 

APPENDIX 2A(lREM) EXAMINATION - 2021 

ELEMENTARY BOOK KEEPING

TIME: 3 HOURS TOTAL MARKS: 100


Instructions to the candidates


Corrections of any type like cutting, overwriting, erasing, scoring of or modifying the answer etc., are not permitted for questions in section B. In case any corrections are made, such answers shall not be evaluated.


The candidate should write their name and roll number in the space provided on the flyleaf only and disclosure of the Identity by way of making certain symbol /mark or signature on any of the other sheets of the answer book, the answer book will not be evaluated.

Section A 

2 x 10 = 20 Marks

Final Accounts Answers:

Trial Balance Total  - Rs. 176580

Gross profit -  Rs. 43715

Net profit - 26360

Balance Sheet Total - 90915

Section B ( 50 Marks)

Answer all the questions

Choose the correct answer from the following   10 x1= 10 Marks

1. The 'Revenue recognition principle' indictates that all types of incomes should be recorded or recognized when:

  1. Cash is Received 

  2. At the end of the Accounting Year

  3. When they are earned 

  4. When Interest is paid


2. Cost concept basically recognizes:

  1. Fair Market Value

  2. Historical Cost value (Acquisition cost)

  3. Realisable Value

  4. Replacement Value


3. The following is a statement showing the financial status of the entity at any given time is:

  1. Trading Account

  2. Profit & Loss Account

  3. Balance Sheet

  4. Cash Book 

 

4. Trial Balance cannot be prepared

  1. Single Entry System

  2. Double Entry System

  3. Accrual System

  4. Mercantile System 


5.Plant & Equipment, Buildings Accounts is a:

A) Personal Account B) Real Account

  1. Nominal Account

  2. Cash Account 


6. In the 'Financial Statement' the contingent liability is:

  1. Recognized

  2. Not Recognized

  3. Ignored

  4. Deferred


7. Provision for contingencies are not made in respect of ..... ..... .... .. since they do not relate to situation existing at the balance sheet date

  1. Un specified Business Risk

  2. Certain Business Risk

  3. Specified Business Risk

  4. Uncertain Business Risk 


8.  Under Accrual Accounting Method Depreciation on CWIP will be charged on:

  1. Cost

  2. Fair Market Value //

  3. Book Value

  4. No depreciation is charged since the asset is not put to use


9. Under Accrual Accounting method of IR, Ambulance will cover under which FAR?

  1. FAR-9

  2. FAR-6

  3. FAR - 11

  4. FAR-8


10. Account which kept record of properties owned by trader, called................... ..

  1. Personal Account—

  2. Real Account

  3. Nominal Account

  4. None of the above



Answers: 


  1.  C

  2.  B

  3.  C

  4.  A

  5.  B

  6.  B

  7.  A

  8.  D

  9.  D

  10.  A


Fill in the blank with appropriate word  10 x 2 = 20 marks


  1. ______ are the obligations payable over or after a long period. 

  2. _______issues Accounting standards in India. 

  3. Under ______ basis accounting revenues are recognized when they are received.

 

  1. The _________ concept requires that the same accounting method should be used from one accounting period to the next.

 

  1. ________ is used to record the expenses like postage, conveyance, stationery etc.

 

  1. ________ means writing off the intangible assets such as patents, copyrights, trademarks. 


  1. A statement depicting the exact financial position of a business on a particular date is called _________


  1. ________ is a provision made for the amount that a business enterprise may not be able to realize  in future. 


  1. Drawings account is related to _______


  1. Market price of goods declined than its cost price.  Concept it follows is _________


Answers: 


  1.  Long term liabilities

  2.  ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India)

  3.  Cash 

  4.  Consistency

  5.  Petty Cash Book

  6.  Amortization

  7.  Balance Sheet

  8.  RBDD - Reserve for Bad & Doubtful Debts

  9. Proprietor ( Personal Account)

  10.   Conservatism concept


True or False:     10 x1 = 10 Marks


  1. The  Matching concept matches Capital with Income. 

 

  1. The Single entry system of Bookkeeping is a systematic account. 

 

  1. Accrued expense is considered as Asset. 

 

  1. Debtor Account is a Real  Account

 

  1. Cash in Bank is an intangible Asset. 

 

  1. CWIP (Capital Works In Progress) shall be valued at money spent and paid. 

 

  1. Rent, Salaries & Wages are related to Personal Account. 

 

  1. Purchase Book is meant for recording Cash purchases. 

 

  1. For each and every Debit there must be a corresponding credit is the principle of Going Concern. 

 

  1.  Decrease in the value of Creditors result in increase in Cash. 


Answers: 1 to 10  - All False







Match the following


SN



SN


1

The Balance in Cash Book


A

Asset

2

Break Even Point


B

Non Cash Expenditure

3

Depreciation


C

Liability

4

Prepaid expenses


D

Asset

5

Accrued Expenses


E

No Profit No Loss


Answers: 


1  - A

2  - E 

3 -  B

4 -  D

5 -  C


APPENDIX 2A - IREM EXAMINATION - 2021

GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURE

Time: 3 hours                                                                                                  Max. Marks: 100

Instructions to candidates:

o        Answer all the questions unless mentioned otherwise

o        The marks are indicated against each questions

o        Cell phones and calculators are strictly prohibited writings of any type are not permitted for objective type answers

I. Draft a DO letter from PFA to all DRMs to conduct review regarding rationalizing the expenditure and reducing the non-essential expenditure. (20 marks)

Or

ll. Write a letter from Sr DFM to all branch officers to review the outstanding items under Security Deposit which are beyond three years old and to take necessary action for early


clearance of the same. (20 marks)

Ill.      Write short notes on any Fifteen of the following                                   (15x2=30 Marks)

a.   Price variation clause

b.   Scale check

c.   Sale suspense

d.   Sundry earnings

e.   Deposit works

f.    Public accounts committee

g.   Debt Head Report

h.   E Dristi

i.     Works register

j.     Fixed Medical Allowance

k.   Business development unit 1. PTO

m.  Canons of financial propriety

n.    ABC analysis

o.    Bills recoverable

p. IRWCMS

q.  Purchase order

r.   Umbrella works

IV.       Expand any Fifteen of the following.                                               (15x1=15 Marks)

1.     IRIFM

2.     IMMS

3.     IRMS

4.     CRIS

5. RVNL

6. FOIS

8.      NINFRIS

9.      CRRM

10.  USFD

11.  IPAS

12.  CPGRAMS

13.  CPS

14.  FA&CAO

15.  IRPSM

16.  CEA

17.  RRSK

 

Answers:

1.    Indian Railways Institute of Financial Management

2.    Integrated Materials Management System

3.    Indian Railways Management Service

4.    Centre for Railway Information Systems

5.    Rail Vikas Nigam Limited

6.    Freight Operations Information System

7.    Signal Passed At Danger

8.    New, Innovative Non-Fare Revenue Ideas Scheme

9.    Credit for Railway Released Materials

10.  Ultra-Sonic Flaw Detection

11. Integrated Payroll & Accounts System

12. Centralized Public Grievances Redressal & Monitoring System

13.  Contributory Pension Scheme

14. Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer

15. Indian Railways Projects Sanction & Management

16. Children Education Allowance

17. Rashtriya Rail Sanrakshak Kosh

 V. Multiple choice questions: choose the correct answer A,B,C or D. Answer any Fifteen of the following.       (15x1=15 Marks)

1) What is the time limit for disposal of cases in Nivaran portal?

A. 60 days

B. 45 days

C. 30 days

D. 15 days

 

2)Which of the following is not a penalty under (I) Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1968?

A)Suspension

B)Censure

C)Withholding of the Privilege Passes or Privilege Ticket Orders or both

D) Compulsory retirement

3) Re-appropriation of funds from one plan head to another plan head is within the powers of

A)              DRM

B)               PHOD

C)               GM

D)   Railway Board

 

4)      CRS Works under the ministry of ?

A) Ministry of Roadways

B) Ministry of Railways

C) Ministry of Civil aviation

D) Ministry of Defense

5)      e-office is meant for

A)              Sending Line Prograrn of Officers for approval

B)              Sending Financial implication files

C)               Sending all files through electronic office eliminating paper work D) Sending not so important files through electronic office

6) Which year was GST implemented?

A) 2016

B) 2017

C) 2018

D)2014

7)The composition of the Pay Commission comes under the ministry?

A)    Ministry of Home affairs

B)    Ministry of corporate affairs

C)     Ministry of Finance D) None of the above

8) Out of the Following Railway Zonal Headquarters, Identify the wrong one?

A)    South-Central Railway — Secunderabad

B)    South-Western Railway — Bangalore

C)    Southern Railway — Chennai

D)   Northern Railway - New Delhi

9) What is the standard form used for issuance of Minor Penalty Charge Sheet on D&AR proceedings?

A)   SF-5

B)   SF-II

C)    SF-IO

D)   None of these

10)A female Railway employee shall be entitled to maternity leave for

A. 180 days

B. 120 days

C. 90 days

D. 130 days

11) Services - Tendering through

A)    GeM

B)    REPS

C)    e Tendering

D)    ERA

12) Firms recognized byas 'STARTUPS" shall be exempted from the payment of

EMI)

A) Ministry of Commerce &

B) Dept for promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

C) Railway Board

D) Dept of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP)         

13) RCM stands for

A) Reverse Charge Method

B) Reverse Charge Mechanism

C) Retain Charge Mechanism

D)Reverse Credit Mechanism

14) PG — Performance Guarantee shall be submitted within from the date of issue of LOA — Letter of Acceptance

A)  21 days

B)  30 days C) 7 days

D) 60 days

15) Which is not an example of EBR Funding in Indian Railways

A)  Leased assets from IRFC

B)  LIC loan

C)  RRSK Funds

D)  None of the above

16) Single Demand for Grant number assigned for Railways in 2017-18 was

A) 80 B) 82

C) 83

None of these


17) As per Art 113(3) of Article of Constitution of India, no Demand for grant can be made except on the recommendation of

A)  Chairman, Railway Board

B)   FC (Railways)

C)   President

D)  NITI Aayog

Answers:

1.     A

2.     A

3.     D

4.     C

5.     C

6.     B

7.     C

8.     B

9.     B

10.  A

11.  A

12.  D

13.  B

14.  A

15.  C

16.   A

17.  C

VI.       Fill in the blanks for any Fifteen of the following:                             (15x1=15 Marks)

1)     PG shall be released to the Contractor after

2)     Service Contracts - The amount payable on account of Price variation shall be settled every

3)     PH 53 in Indian Railways deals with

4)     Name of Present chairman and CEO of Railway Board

5)     Revenue expenditure on Cost of materials from stock is booked under PU

6)     Expenditure of Railway Board is charged to Demand No.l and of Railways Staff College is charged to Demand No

7)     Railways Integral Coach Factory is located in

8)     Indian Railways Kevadiya station also k-low-n as Ekta Nagar Railway        falls under division.

9)     Misclassifications (between Voted and   Revenue and Capital segments; between different sources of Financing etc) detected in the accounts are reflected in which Annexure

10) Abstract 'Y' in Earning Classification is

11) Detailed Estimate need not be prepared for works costing less than Rs.

12) RRSK has been allocated a fund of Rs.to be spent in 5 years for Railway safety works.

13) Vande Bharat Express was manufactured byproduction unit.

14) The formation of the Railway Board in 1905 was based upon the recornmendations of

15) The Railway Budget was separated from the General Budget on the recom-mendation of theCommittee.

16) The limit allowed to Zonal railway for furnishing reply to Provisional Para is

 

17)          Training / HRD plan head is

 

Answers:

 

1.    Completion of the Work

2.     

3.    Customer Amenities

4.    V K Tripathi

5.    27

6.    2

7.    Chennai

8.    Vadodara Division

9.    J

10. Goods Earnings

11. Rs. 5 Lakhs

12. Rs. 5 Lakhs Crores

13. ICF – Integrated Coach Factory, Chennai

14. Thomas Robertson Committee

15. Acworth

16. Two Weeks

17. 6500

 

  State TRUE or FALSE:                                                                            (5x1=5 Marks)

1.       The suspense account balance is only a credit balance.

2.       The Hostel subsidy and CEA can be claimed concurrently.

3.       The maximum amount of DCRG payable as per VII Pay commission is Rs20,00,000

4.       W.e.f 1.7.2017 risk and hardship allowance are admissible for. the category of only Track maintainers.

5.       The object of Performance Guarantee in Service Tenders is to keep the offer open till the finalization of Tender

Answers:

 

1.    False

2.    True

3.    True

4.    True

5.    False

 

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Sunday, March 6, 2022

Kavach - ATP - Automatic Train Protection

 

Kavach - ATP - Automatic Train Protection


  • An indigenous ATP - Automatic Train Protection system

 

  • As part of TCAS - Train Collision Avoidance System  

 

  • Developed by RDSO - Research, Designs & Standards Organization, Lucknow in association with Indian Industry players.

 

  • Object: to boost safety in trains operations 

 

  • Kavach - literally means Protection or Shield  

 

  • How it works: It is a set of electronic devices and RFID - Radio Frequency Identification Devices installed in locomotives, in the signaling system as well the tracks, that talk to each other using ultra-high radio frequencies to control the brakes of trains and also alert drivers.  

 

  • Costing Rs.30 Lakh to 50 Lakh Kilometer (European Train Protection and Warning System costing approx Rs. 2 Crores per Kilometer.)


  • A part of AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan 

 

  • State of the Art electronic system. SIL - 4 certification.  Safety Integrity Level 4 certified technologies.  That means the probability of 1 error in 10,000 years. 

 

  • Chances of export of this Kavach technology for Railways.  

 

Salient features: 


  1. Prevention of SPAD - Signal Passing at Danger 

  2. Continuous update of Movement Authority with a display of signal aspects in Driver Machine Interface (DMI) / Loco Pilot operation cum Indication Panel (LPOCIP)

  3. Automatic Braking for Prevention of Over Speeding

  4. Auto Whistling while approaching Level Crossing Gates

  5. Prevention of collision between two Locomotives equipped with functional KAVACH

  6. SoS Messages during emergency situations

  7. Centralized live monitoring of Train movements through the Network Monitor System.

  8. Automatically reduced the speed to 30 Kmph from 60 Kmph as the locomotive entered the loop line.


Priority for introducing Kavach in Indian Railways


Priority

Routes

First

High-Density Routes of New Delhi - Mumbai and New Delhi - Howrah sections for 160 kmph with Automatic Block Signaling & CTC - Centralized Traffic Control

Second

Highly Used Networks with Automatic Block Signaling & CTC - Centralized Traffic Control

Third

Other Passenger High-Density Routes with Automatic Block Signaling

Fourth

All other Routes


  • 96% of railway Traffic is carried on Indian Railway High-Density Network and Highly Used Network routes.

 

  • 2022-23 FY Target: To cover 2000 KMs 

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Book of Sanctions – BOS

 Book of Sanctions – BOS

  •  Definition: Compilation of particulars of all Sanctioned posts of an accounting unit 

 

  • Consists of Permanent and Temporary or Work charged Posts of a particular year.

  • Object: Ready reference book of all sanctioned posts /Temporary posts for payment of Salary, Listing of vacancies, promotions etc


  • Important for Man Power Planning (MPP) 

 

  • Prepared by Personnel Dept at the beginning of the Financial Year.  

 

  • The BOS prepared by Personnel Department is verified and certified by the concerned Branch Officer (executive officer)  and Accounts Officer.  

  •  All the three Branch Officers ie Personnel, Executive Officer, and Accounts Officer sign this document. 

  •  The memorandum’s number and date of Creation of posts / Surrender of posts are also shown in this document.  

  •  All the posts created and surrendered in the previous year are taken into account for the preparation of this document. 

  •  In the case of Temporary or work-charged posts – The date of Sanction and Date of Expiry are also mentioned against each one. 


  • Very important document and to be kept up to date.


  •  BOS – Columns like Safety, Non-Safety, and Trainee wise


  • Consists of  the columns of Railway/Dept/Designation/Division/Grade/Safety, Non safety & Trainees/Sanction/Temporary/Work charged/Total/On Roll/Vacancies 


  • The total number of employees should not exceed the number of posts shown in the BOS. 


  • BOS is the basis for surrendering the unrequired posts. 

  •   The money value of Surrendered Posts  - used for the creation of posts in Safety and operational categories for the New Assets. 



Key points for MCQ of BOS: 

  1. BOS stands for Book Of Sanctions 

  2. Prepared by the Personnel Dept 

  3. Should be signed by the 3 Officers of Personnel Dept, Executive Dept & Accounts Dept. 

  4. Prepared at the beginning of the year. 

  5. An important document for MPP 

  6. MPP stands for Man Power Planning

  7. The basis for surrendering unrequired posts. 

  8.  The money value of surrendering posts - utilized for the creation of posts in Safety & Operational categories of New Assets 

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