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How can we say that the description of Galesburg gives us a peep into the stress-free world of the past? (The Third Level)

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Focus on descriptive imagery and contrast with modern life to highlight escapism.

Updated On: Jul 4, 2025

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Galesburg, as described by Charley, represents an ideal, peaceful world of the past. It is portrayed as a calm town with big old houses, huge lawns, and people enjoying simple pleasures like evening walks and lemonade. There is no rush, no fear of war, and no anxiety about the future. This tranquil image stands in stark contrast to the stressful, fast-paced modern life Charley leads. His longing for Galesburg reflects his deep desire to escape to a less complicated and more joyful time, making Galesburg a symbol of a stress-free world.

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Following is the extract of the Balance Sheet of Vikalp Ltd. as per Schedule-III, Part-I of Companies Act as at $31^{\text {st }}$ March, 2024 along with Notes to accounts:

Vikalp Ltd.

Balance Sheet as at $31^{\text {st }}$ March, 2024

Particulars	Note No.	$31-03-2024$ (₹)	$31-03-2023$ (₹)
I. Equity and Liabilities
(1) Shareholders Funds
(a) Share capital	1	59,60,000	50,00,000

‘Notes to accounts’ as at $31^{\text {st }}$ March, 2023:

Note	Particulars	$31-3-2023$ (₹)
No.
1.	Share Capital :
	Authorised capital
	9,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each	90,00,000
	Issued capital :
	5,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each	50,00,000
	Subscribed capital :
	Subscribed and fully paid up
	5,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each	50,00,000
	Subscribed but not fully paid up	Nil
	50,00,000

‘Notes to accounts’ as at $31^{\text {st }}$ March, 2024:

Note	Particulars	$31-3-2024$ (₹)
No.
1.	Share Capital :
	Authorised capital
	9,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each	90,00,000
	Issued capital :
	6,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each	60,00,000
	Subscribed capital :
	Subscribed and fully paid up
	5,80,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each	58,00,000
	Subscribed but not fully paid up
	20,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each,
	fully called up	2,00,000
	Less : calls in arrears
	20,000 equity shares @ ₹ 2 per share	40,000
	59,60,000

The total face value of equity shares issued during the year 2023-2024 was :
The number of shares on which the called up amount was not received were :
On $1^{\text {st }}$ April, 2024 Vikalp Limited forfeited all the shares on which the called up amount was not received. On forfeiture, ‘Share Capital Account’ will be debited by :
On forfeiture, ‘Share Forfeiture Account’ will be credited with :
If all the forfeited shares are reissued at ₹ 8 per share fully paid up, the amount credited to ‘Capital Reserve A/c’ will be :
If the forfeited shares are reissued at the minimum permissible price, the amount credited to ‘Capital Reserve Account’ will be :

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Balance Sheet (Before Dev's Admission)

Liabilities	Amount (₹)	Assets	Amount (₹)
Capital: Aryan	3,20,000	Machinery	3,90,000
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