B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Environmental Law 2021 Sep (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 Define air pollution. Explain how Indian Judiciary dealt with air pollution problem.
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2. Q2 Discuss the significance of Rio-Summit and its principles.
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3. Q3 Discuss the powers conferred on the Central Government in the matters of environment under Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
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4. Q4 Explain the common law remedies available in cases relating to environmental pollution.
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5. Q5 Explain the various constitutional provisions for the protection of environment.
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6. Q6 Explain the duties of Wild Life Advisory Board under Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.
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7. Q7 What is sustainable development ? Explain the salient principles of sustainable development.
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8. Q8 Define "Water Pollution". Explain the functions of State Board under Water (Prevention and Control) of Pollution Act, 1974.
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9. Q9 Define 'Bio Medical Waste'. Explain the rules relating to management of Bio-Medical Waste.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q10 (a) Polluter's pay principle
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2. Q10 (b) Absolute liability
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3. Q10 (c) Global warming.
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Solve any two problems of the following with reasons :

1. Q11 (a) The Bangalore Development Authority earmarked some areas as public park's. Later the State Government issues a notification to convert the earmarked area for civil amenities and was granted to Bangalore medical trust to establish hospital. 'A' Resident of Bangalore challenges the conversion in the High Court. Decide.
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2. Q11 (b) Mr. A is carrying stone crushing business by obtaining licence from the competent authority. But stone crushing unit emitted lot of dust causing health injury to the surrounding residents, wild life stock and caused damage to the agricultural crops and other vegetation. Find out the constitutional provisions under which aggrieved residents can seek appropriate remedy.
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3. Q11 (c) 'A' multinational fertilizer company has a fertilizer manufacturing unit which stored poisonous gases. One day, due to an unknown accident, the poisonous gas leaks causing the death and injury of many people. Discuss the liability of the company.
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