B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Environmental Law 2014 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is Ecosystem ? Discuss the provisions of Kautilyan jurisprudence on protection of ecosystem.
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2. Q1 OR What is green house effect ? Discuss the consequences of green house gas effect and global warming.
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3. Q1 (b) Religious and cultural heritage.
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4. Q1 OR Principles of sustainable development.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Trace the pre-independence history of forest policy and legislation in India.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the scope of writ jurisdiction regarding environmental protection with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q2 (b) The Government of Karnataka by launching a scheme propose to deport the pavement and slum dwellers from all major cities in the State with the idea to improve urban environment. Advise the slum dwellers as to availability of constitutional remedy.
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4. Q2 OR The Government of Kerala by enacting a legislation imposes ban on operation of saw mills within the notified forest area in order to prevent illegal felling of trees. The petitioner who has been operating saw mills for the past 10 years fall in the prohibited area questions the constitutional validity of legislation. Advise petitioner.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the provisions of criminal law relating to the abatement of public nuisance.
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2. Q3 OR Discuss the significance of Rio Summit and write a note on Agenda 21.
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3. Q3 (b) Mr. John constructed a new baking oven with 12 feet chimney. His neighbour Ramesh filed an injunction petition to restrain the opening of it, fearing that it would cause nuisance when bakery commenced. Will he succeed ?
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4. Q3 OR A multinational company set up a pesticide manufacturing unit in a semi urban area. It stored huge volume of poisonous gases required for pesticide production. But one fine day a terrorist planted a bomb in the factory exploded releasing the gases killing thousands and injuring many more. Is company liable for compensation ?
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Discuss the judicial response for conservation of forest resources.
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2. Q4 OR Why wild life should be protected ? What are the causes of extinction of species ?
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3. Q4 (b) Write a note on protected areas.
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on transboundary pollution.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) "Central government can take such measures as it deems necessary for the purpose of improving quality of environment". Discuss.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the different categories of delegated legislations under Environment Protection Act.
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3. Q5 (b) Recycled Plastic Manufacture and Usage Rules of 1999.
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4. Q5 OR Violations and penalties under E.P. Act. 1986.
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