during the year he sold his 7% government bonds of rupees 2000 at 2% premium

It means 7 %Govt .Bond Sold by him at a profit of 2 % .
i.e
Sale value will be :
2000+2000×2/100= 2040
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The journal entry will be
Bank a/c  Dr 2040/-
To 7% Govt. Bonds ( or Investments A/C) A/C 2000/-
To Profit and Loss A/C 40/-
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