The correct answer is C. Rs. 1,000.
The amount of provision to be created on remaining debtors is 1% of Rs. 5,00,000 – Rs. 1,00,000 = Rs. 4,00,000 = Rs. 400.
The amount of provision already created in the beginning is Rs. 5,000.
Therefore, the amount to be debited to profit and loss account in respect of provision is Rs. 400 – Rs. 5,000 = Rs. 1,000.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: Rs. 6,000 is incorrect because it is the total sales, not the amount of provision to be created.
- Option B: Rs. 5,000 is incorrect because it is the amount of provision already created in the beginning, not the amount of provision to be created.
- Option C: Rs. 1,000 is correct because it is the amount of provision to be created, less the amount of provision already created.
- Option D: Zero is incorrect because it is the amount of provision already created, not the amount of provision to be created.