B.B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Environmental Law 2020 Nov Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 Uncontrolled growth of population and economic development are the two main causes of environmental pollution. Substantiate.
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2. Q2 Explain the remedies provided under criminal law to control environmental pollution.
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3. Q3 Explain the framework of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Discuss the identified sources of water pollution.
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4. Q4 What measures have been taken to protect our wildlife under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 ? How far are these measures effective ?
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5. Q5 Write a note on Earth Summit 1992.
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6. Q6 Explain with decided cases the concept of sustainable development.
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7. Q7 Briefly explain the common law concepts to check environmental pollution.
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8. Q8 Discuss the rule of 'Absolute liability' with the help of decided cases.
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9. Q9 Right to 'wholesome environment is an integral Part of Article 21 of Indian Constitution'. Describe.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q10 (a) Ecosystem service.
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2. Q10 (b) Offences by Government Departments.
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3. Q10 (c) Transboundary pollution.
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Solve any two of the following :

1. Q11 (a) A built a brick grinding machine close to a doctor's clinic. The machine generated a lot of noise and dust which polluted the entire area and the doctor's practice suffered seriously as patients stopped visiting him. Advise the doctor.
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2. Q11 (b) A baking unit belonging to John had a chimney with some holes facing Shyam's property. Shyam went to court asking for a permanent prohibitory injunction stating that in future the smoke and smell would cause him a lot of nuisance. Can he get the injunction ?
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3. Q11 (c) X is in possession of snake skins and crocodile skins which he wants to export. He does not have a valid licence to possess and sell them. Under which provisions of law is he guilty ? Decide.
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