Master of Law (LL.M.) Group 6 Environment and Legal Order Biological Diversity and Legal Order 2016 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q.P. Code 311800, 2016 FIRST HALF, the first paper on the scan (attempt any four of seven, all carry equal marks) 100 Marks

1. 1. Explain the meaning of 'Biodiversity' and discuss the need for protection of flora and fauna. 25 marks
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2. 2. State the effects of development projects on Bio-diversity. Explain the concept of Sustainable development. 25 marks
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3. 3. What does the Biodiversity Act-2002 primarily address? 25 marks
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4. 4. Discuss the legal and ethical issues arising while experimentation on animals. 25 marks
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5. 5. What is Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)? Discuss salient features of it. 25 marks
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6. 6. Discuss the relation between Genetic Engineering and Biodiversity. Focus on the modern developments in genetic engineering. 25 marks
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7. 7. Write notes on any two 25 marks
   • (a) Utilization of biomedical resources by Multi-national Corporations.
   • (b) Regulation of Trade in Wild-life products.
   • (c) Functions of Boards incorporated in Biodiversity Act-2002.
   • (d) Biosphere resources. Problems and Control.
   • (e) Sanctuaries and National Parks.
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SECTION II - QP Code 11880, BB-Con. 4144-16, 2016 SECOND HALF, the second paper on the scan (attempt any four of seven, all carry equal marks) 100 Marks

1. 1. Enumerate the meaning of Bio-diversity. Explain the need for protection of Bio-diversity. 25 marks
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2. 2. Explain the significance of wild-life conservation for environmental protection. 25 marks
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3. 3. Assess the legal mechanism for maintaining bio-diversity with reference to Bio-diversity Act. 25 marks
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4. 4. Evaluate the legal and ethical control on experiments on animals. 25 marks
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5. 5. Discuss the concept of 'Sustainable development' in the context of development projects and their effects on environment. 25 marks
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6. 6. Multi-national corporations' liabilities in utilizing bio-sphere resources. Discuss the problems and control. 25 marks
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7. 7. Write short notes on any two : 25 marks
   • (a) Genetic Resources for Agriculture
   • (b) Medicinal plants
   • (c) Regulation of trade in wild life products
   • (d) Sanctuaries and National parks.
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