B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Environmental Law 2022 Apr Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Discuss the environmental protection during the post Independence era.
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2. Q2 Critically analyse the theory of inter-generational equity with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q3 Examine the Constitutional obligation of the State to protect the natural environment.
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4. Q4 Why Rio Summit is considered an important milestone in establishing linkages between environment and development in defining the concept of sustainable development ?
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5. Q5 Explain the significance of absolute liability principle with reference to environmental protection.
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6. Q6 Define 'Air Pollution'. Explain how Indian Judiciary dealt with sound pollution problem.
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7. Q7 Explain the salient features of Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Environmental impact assessment.
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2. Q8 (b) Protected areas.
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3. Q8 (c) Public trust doctrine.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) A Fodder cutting machine was installed in a residential locality. The wind carried particles of fodder causing noise and offensive smell creating public nuisance. 'M' a resident of that locality approaches you. Advise him.
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2. Q9 (b) Mr. 'X' had setup an electric fence unauthorisedly on his agricultural land to prevent the encroachment of wild animals. An elephant died as a result of electric shock on the said field. Examine the liability of Mr. X.
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3. Q9 (c) A municipal corporation issued a licence for construction of buildings on some municipal sites. A petitioner suspecting irregularity in issual of licence, applied for the copy of building plan and proceeding to grant licence, under the constitutional provisions. Advise.
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