B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Environmental Laws Dec 2012 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Answer the following, not more than two sentences (all 10) 20 Marks

1. Q1 What is the basic composition of the National Environment Tribunal?
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2. Q2 Define 'Uncured trophy' as defined under the Wildlife Protection Act.
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3. Q3 Define 'Educational Institutions' as defined under the Noise Pollution Rules.
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4. Q4 What does 'ACT' under the Hazardous Waste Rules mean?
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5. Q5 Which is the 'Two -Fold' provision under the Constitution of India dealing with environment pollution?
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6. Q6 Under the Air Act, what does 'Protection of action taken in good faith' mean?
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7. Q7 Who is an 'Occupier' under the Water Act?
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8. Q8 What is CRZ-III?
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9. Q9 Define 'Trade Effluent' under the Water Act?
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10. Q10 What does 'Air Pollutant' under the Air Act mean?
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SECTION II - Write short notes on the following (any 4 of 6) 20 Marks

1. Q11 Stockholm Conference
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2. Q12 Noise Pollution Rules
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3. Q13 Environment Impact Assessment
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4. Q14 Ganga Pollution case
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5. Q15 Power of Entry and Inspection under the Environment Protection Act
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6. Q16 Eco-labelling
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SECTION III - Solve the following (any 2 of 3) 12 Marks

1. Q17 With the rapid increase in industrialization, there has been a rapid increase in the generation hazardous waste being generated by hazardous industries. (i) Name the legislation which governs such industries generating hazardous waste. (ii) Is import of such waste permitted under the law? Explain.
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2. Q18 In a populated area of Mumbai, there was immense pollution of air due to burning of garbage and the smoke which was given out was affecting the lives of the people. (i) What is the remedy available to the residents of this locality under the Cr.P.C. (ii) Explain 'Offences by Company' as given under the Air Act.
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3. Q19 Over the growing concerns over the extinction of wild animals like the tiger, the Wildlife Protection Act has certain provisions to decrease the same. (i) u/s 27 of the Wildlife Protection Act, who can enter a sanctuary? (ii) u/s 28 of the Wildlife Protection Act, who is authorized to grant permit and for what purpose?
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SECTION IV - Answer the following (any 4 of 6) 48 Marks

1. Q20 Critically analyze the provisions of the Bio-Medical Rules
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2. Q21 Are the Noise Pollution rules effective in our country? Explain with reference to the provisions under the said rules.
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3. Q22 What is 'Judicial Activism'? Is it at its best in environment pollution cases? Discuss.
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4. Q23 Summaries the powers vested in the Central Government in relation to protection of environment as contemplated under the Environment Protection Act?
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5. Q24 What are the aims of the Wildlife Protection Act? Give the salient features of the Act?
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6. Q25 What are the different types of remedies available under the general laws and civil laws for the protection of the environment?
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