KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF
CIVIL JUDGE-CUM-JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE/ ALAQA QAZI BPS-18
(2026)
ENGLISH GENERAL & ENGLISH ESSAY
Time Allowed: 03 Hours Total Marks: 100
Q.No.1 Explain the meaning of any TEN of the following words by using them in your sentences. (20)
A. ExoticB. Labyrinth
C. BizarreD. Cabal
E. AncillaryF. Perfidious
G. AcquiesceH. Mollify
I. ObviateK. Enigma
L. HeterodoxyM. Malevolently
N. VindictiveP. Profligate
Q.No.2 Explain the meaning of any TEN of the following idioms and USE THEM in (30) sentences to illustrate your understanding.
A. Touch with a barge poleB. Like chalk and cheese
C. Read the riot actD. Cut the Gordian knot
E. Pie in the skyF. Ambulance chaser
G. Save your breath to cool your porridgeH. Cook the books
I. Kangaroo courtK. Letter of the law
L. Poetic justiceM. Slap on the wrist
N. Open-and-shut caseP. Upset the apple cart
Q.No.3 Write a five-paragraph essay of approximately 750 words on any ONE of the (30) following topics:
A.The Tension between Judicial Activism and Judicial Overreach.
B.Lacuna in Adversarial System Mars the Case.
C.Bygone Public Interest Litigation.
D.Discouraging Vexatious Litigant
E.The Conflict Between State Mandates and Human Rights
Q.No.4 Express the substance of the following passage clearly by not exceeding one-third of the word limit and suggest a suitable title for the passage. (20)
The effective administration of justice requires that citizens enjoy meaningful access to an affordable, transparent, and impartial legal system free from discrimination, corruption, and undue governmental influence. Civil justice must be delivered efficiently and within a reasonable time, with judicial decisions properly enforced, while the effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms – such as mediation, reconciliation, and arbitration – further reflects the strength and responsiveness of the system. Equally, a sound criminal justice framework is essential for safeguarding life, preserving public order, and ensuring social stability; investigations, prosecutions, and trials must be conducted promptly, fairly, and without bias, guaranteeing due process for both complainant and accused. The credibility of both civil and criminal justice systems depends upon the integrity and professionalism of key stakeholders, including the police, prosecutors, lawyers, judges, and prison authorities. At the core of this entire structure lies the efficacy of legal institutions, which protect fundamental rights and promote accountability, equality, and stability; when these institutions are weak, societies suffer from injustice, violence, inequality, poverty, and impunity. The promotion of justice must therefore, be a collective responsibility of the bench, bar, government, and civil society. Legal institutions should organize focused training programmes to strengthen professional ethics and competence, educational initiatives should cultivate awareness of institutional roles among students, and governments and civil society organizations should utilize print, electronics, and social media to enhance public understanding of legal rights and duties. Superior courts, as guardians of fundamental rights, must ensure accountability through independent and ethical adjudication, while regulatory bodies and the executive provide effective oversight, institutional support, and adequate resources to reinforce judicial efficiency and uphold universal principles of justice.
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