B.B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Environmental Law 2021 Mar (70 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is environment impact assessment and explain the stages involved in getting environmental clearance under environmental impact assessment notification.
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2. Q2 Explain the powers of state pollution control board under Water Act, 1974.
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3. Q3 Discuss the salient features of Environment Protection Act, 1986.
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4. Q4 Explain the criminal law provisions relating to prevention of environmental pollution.
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5. Q5 Discuss various fundamental environmental law principles.
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6. Q6 Explain the role of public interest litigation in prevention of environmental pollution.
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7. Q7 Explain various common law aspects relating to prevention of environmental pollution.
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8. Q8 Explain the causes and effects of air pollution.
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Write short notes on any two of the following.

1. Q9 (a) Fundamental duty to protect environment.
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2. Q9 (b) Noise pollution.
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3. Q9 (c) Causes of environment pollution.
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Solve any two of the following problem :

1. Q10 (a) The state 'X' has permitted to construct the dam in ecologically sensitive area to provide drinking water facility to the people. Mr. 'Y' challenges the permission granted on the ground it will result in ecological degradation. Will Mr. 'Y' succeed ?
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2. Q10 (b) The XYZ rubber industry was emitting smoke while carrying out its manufacturing process. Mr. 'A' contend that XYZ industry is causing nuisance. The industry contends that Mr. 'A' has failed to prove that he has suffered actual injury. Will Mr. 'A' succeed ?
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3. Q10 (c) The state has granted the tribal community a permission to collect minor forest produce and fishing rights inside the national park. Mr. 'X' contends that the permission granted is contrary to the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Will Mr. 'X' succeed ?
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