Odisha Civil Judge Mains 2014 Question Paper

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Odisha Civil Judge (Main) Examination 2014-15

ODISHA JUDICIAL SERVICE (OJS) MAINS

PAPER I: GENERAL ENGLISH

Time Allowed: 2½ Hours

Maximum Marks: 150

The figures in the right-hand margin indicate marks. Answer all questions.

1. Translate the following into English: [25]

2. Translate the following into Odia: [25]

Nations are not immortal. They are not the permanent possessors of this planet. They are its

temporary tenants. They will last long if they adhere to the moral law. The doom of nations

cannot be delayed so long as the cupidities of man persist. Nations aim at permanence. We

know, however, that all great societies perished leaving behind the great heritage of arts and

skills, ideas and ideals on which we still build. No society dies in vain. All living things die

but out of death comes life.

3. Write a short essay in about 150 (one hundred and fifty) words on any one of the following:

[50]

(a) The Role and Independence of the Judiciary.

(b) Justice and Compassion.

(c) The Pitfalls of Population.

(d) The Problem of Terrorism in India.

(e) Trial by Media.

(f) The Old Order Changeth Yielding Place to New.

4. Make a précis of the following passage in about 100 (one hundred) words: [25]

A vast responsibility, therefore, rests on our universities and educational institutions and

those who guide their destinies. They have to keep their lights burning and must not stray

from the right path even when passion convulses the multitude and blinds many amongst

those whose duty it is to set an example to others. We are not going to reach our goal through