B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Environmental Law 2015 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 Define "Environment" and explain the various causes of Environmental pollution.
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2. Q2 Explain scope of Art 14 and 19(1)(g) of Indian Constitution relating to Environmental protection.
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3. Q3 Write a brief note on Stockholm Dectaration 1972.
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4. Q4 What are the remedies available for Environmental problem under criminal laws ?
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5. Q5 Define air pollution. Explain the powers and functions of Central Pollution Control Board to control and prevent air pollution.
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6. Q6 Describe briefly the sailent features of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Explain the different delegated legislations under Environmental law.
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7. Q7 Explain the procedure prescribed in Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 for safe disposal of Bio-medical waste.
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Write short note any two of the following.

1. Q8 (a) Global Warming and Green House Effect
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2. Q8 (b) Noise pollution
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3. Q8 (c) Absolute liability
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Solve any two of the following problems.

1. Q9 (a) Hubli Muncipal Corporation was charged with the primary duty to clean public streets, places and sewer and all places, which are open to the enjoyment of public. The Corporation failed to discharge its primary duties and which is hazardous to the life of residents. Suggest the appropriate remedies under Constitutional Law.
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2. Q9 (b) A rubber industry was situated in the industrial estate and was given licence under the Panchyatas and Factories Rules. The industry, using carbon block in huge quantities, polluted the atmosphere, and failed to apply the preventive measures, which was causing discomfort, injury and nuisance to peoples of that locality. Suggest remedies available under tort law.
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3. Q9 (c) Tannery and other industries were set up in the State of Kerala. These industries discharged on enormous untreated effluents into the river. As a result of this, water of river polluted and agricultural land became totally unfit for cultivation. What kind of remedy would you suggest under criminal law ?
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