LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Environmental Laws May 2016 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 State any two powers of the State Board constituted under the Water Act.
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2. Q2 What does 'Bar of Jurisdiction' mean under the Air Act?
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3. Q3 Who is an 'Occupier' under the Hazardous Water Rules?
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4. Q4 State the Constitutional amendment indicated for Environment Protection?
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5. Q5 Explain 'Day' and 'Night' as per the Noise Pollution Rules?
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6. Q6 u/s 22A of the Air Act, the Board is empowered to make application to which courts for restraining air pollution?
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7. Q7 Define 'Taxidermy' under the Wild life Protection Act?
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8. Q8 What is the Global Warming?
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9. Q9 On which day the stock home conference began and what is the significance of the opening day?
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10. Q10 u/s 33A of the Water Act, what directions can be given?
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SECTION II - Write short notes on the following (any 4 of 6) 20 Marks

1. Q11 Eco-Labelling Scheme
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2. Q12 'Hunting' under the Wild Life Protection Act.
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3. Q13 Hazardous Waste Rules
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4. Q14 Declaration of National Parks under the Wild Life Protection Act.
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5. Q15 Coastal Regulations
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6. Q16 Penal provisions under the Environment Protection Act.
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SECTION III - Solve the following (any 2 of 3) 12 Marks

1. Q17 A State Board officer enters into an industry in order to carry our inspection. (i) Dose a State Board have the power to entry into an industry? Explain. (ii) Before entering what action has to be taken by the officer? (iii) If Occupier refuses to sign on sample containers what inspecting officer should do?
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2. Q18 A group of hunters entered into a sanctuary with a hope to enter illegally and succeed in trapping a few wild animals for earning gain on sale of hunted animals. They were carrying sharp weapons, match-boxes, kerosene, etc. With respect to the Wild Life Protection Act, answer the following. (i) What are the rules for authorized entry in century? (ii) What action will be taken on the said group for carrying sharp weapons, match-boxes, kerosene? (iii) Trapped animals are whose property?
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3. Q19 Under the Environment Protection Act, the Central Government took action against a hazardous industry polluting the environment. (i) Under what authority Central Government can initiate action against industry? (ii) What are the directions can be given to the Industry by Central Government? (iii) What are the penal provisions for violating directions?
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SECTION IV - Answer the following (any 4 of 6) 48 Marks

1. Q20 Discuss the provisions relating to Environment Protection and conservation incorporated in the Indian constitution.
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2. Q21 Enumerate the Composition and functions of the Central Board under the Water Act.
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3. Q22 Disuses the provisions related to environment protection and conservation under the Indian Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code.
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4. Q23 Strict Liability and absolute Liability as provided by the law of torts and its application in Environmental cases. Explain with the help of decided cases.
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5. Q24 Have the Noise Pollution Rules been effective in the true sense? Discuss.
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6. Q25 "Public Interest Litigation has greater signification in the field of environment pollution". Explain with reference to decided cases.
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