LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Environmental Laws Oct 2024 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

SECTION I - Answer the following in not more than two sentences (any 6 of 8) 12 Marks

1. Q1 What constitutes a 'Silent Zone' as per the Noise Pollution Control (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000?
   Read the model answer
2. Q2 Where does appeal from the National Green Tribunal lie?
   Read the model answer
3. Q3 Define "Air Pollutant".
   Read the model answer
4. Q4 What is the objective of the Environment Protection Act, 1986?
   Read the model answer
5. Q5 The subject of "Water" falls under which list?
   Read the model answer
6. Q6 Define 'occupier' as defined under Air Act.
   Read the model answer
7. Q7 Constitutional provision related to environment before the 42nd amendment of 1976 was under which Article?
   Read the model answer
8. Q8 Name the kinds of forest under Indian Forest Act.
   Read the model answer

SECTION II - Write Short Notes on the following (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q9 Precautionary Principle.
   Read the model answer
2. Q10 Bio Medical Waste Rules.
   Read the model answer
3. Q11 Powers of National Green Tribunal under NGT Act.
   Read the model answer
4. Q12 Powers of entry and inspection under Water Act.
   Read the model answer

SECTION III - Answer the following (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q13 Mr A enters a sanctuary and is accused of killing a tiger. (i) Does the Wildlife Protection Act permit hunting? Explain. (ii) When is hunting not considered an offence?
   Read the model answer
2. Q14 A leather industry was emitting hazardous gases from its chimney since long. No action was initiated against the industry for faulting laws. (i) Can Pollution Control Board take Suo-moto action against the industry? (ii) What offence is committed by the said Industry and what are the remedies available to surrounding residents?
   Read the model answer
3. Q15 Mr. X and Mr. Y are neighbours. X constituted a chimney, with its holds projecting towards Mr. Y's side on the east-west. Mr. Y complained that the smoke and fumes from the chimney were causing injury to his health and discomfort in the enjoyment of his property. (i) Explain the types of nuisances and define them. (ii) Advice Mr. Y on what legal remedy he can seek against Mr. X.
   Read the model answer
4. Q16 Mr. Z plans to set up a quarry on land declared as a Protected Forest. (i) State the activities prohibited in a Protected Forest as per the Indian Forest Act. (ii) Can Mr. Z be allowed or granted permission to set up a factory on land declared a protected forest.
   Read the model answer

SECTION IV - Answer of the following (any 3 of 5) 39 Marks

1. Q17 Explain the various provisions in the Constitution of India related to the protection of the environment.
   Read the model answer
2. Q18 Analyse the salient features of Environment Protection Act, 1986.
   Read the model answer
3. Q19 Explain the provisions under the criminal law for the protection of environment, citing relevant case laws.
   Read the model answer
4. Q20 The environmental jurisprudence is largely based on public interest litigation. Explain with reference to decided cases.
   Read the model answer
5. Q21 Explain the procedure followed in collection of samples, its analysis and submission of analysis reports under the Water Act.
   Read the model answer

Read from the scan above, so a character or two may differ. The scan is the original.