Expenses of newspapers, coal, ice, stationery are written in:

Expenses of newspapers, coal, ice, stationery are written in:

(a) Cash Register

(b) Acquittance Roll

(c) Contingent Register

(d) Stock Register

✅ Correct Option: (c) Contingent Register

Explanation (200+ words):

A contingent register records day-to-day miscellaneous expenses such as newspapers, coal, ice, stationery, and minor repairs. These are recurring and non-permanent expenditures. Cash register records all cash transactions, acquittance roll records salaries, and stock register records durable items. Hence, contingent register is used for such expenses.

10 Related Facts (PPSC):

Contingent expenses are recurring Contingent register maintained separately Used in schools and offices Records minor expenses Helps in auditing Ensures expense control Contingent bills supported by vouchers Maintained monthly Non-durable items recorded Important for financial transparency