LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Environmental Laws Nov 2014 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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

1. Q1 What does Environment Impact Assessment mean?
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2. Q2 Define Animal Article.
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3. Q3 Is Import of Hazardous waste permitted? Explain.
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4. Q4 Explain 'Precautionary Principle'.
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5. Q5 Give a brief note on Central Water Laboratory.
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6. Q6 What is the aim/Object of the Forest Act?
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7. Q7 How is "Board" defind under the Air Act?
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8. Q8 Define sustainable Development.
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9. Q9 What is "Cognizance of offences" under the Environment Protection Act?
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10. Q10 Define Coastal Regulation Zone?
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SECTION II - Write short note on the following (any 4 of 6) 20 Marks

1. Q11 Taj Trapezium case
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2. Q12 "Hunting" under the Wild Life Protection Act.
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3. Q13 Eco-Labelling Scheme.
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4. Q14 Stockhoim Conference.
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5. Q15 Ratlam Municipality v. Vardichand case.
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6. Q16 Green House Effect.
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SECTION III - Solve the following (any 2 of 3) 12 Marks

1. Q17 A Chemical industry was emitting hazardous gases from its chimney since long. No action was initiated against the industry, for flouting the laws: (i) Explain the powers of the Board to give directions for restraining pollution of air under Section 31 A of the Air Act. (ii) Explain the powers of the Board to make application to a court.
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2. Q18 In a locality comprising of residential and educational hubs, the Prestigious elite Patil family decided to organize the wedding ceremonies of their eldest son, in their home and building complex itself. The Celebrations included disco night, dandiya night, Sangeet night etc. (i) Under the Noise Pollution Rules, what are the restrictions on the use of loudspeaker? (ii) What is "Day" and "Night" under the Noise Pollution Rules? Would the location of Patil's house fall under the Silence Zone?
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3. Q19 A person passing through a Sanctuary along a public highway enters into a Sanctuary with weapons and some explosive chemicals. Soon he leaves a fire burning in the sanctuary in a manner to endanger it. (i) Give the purpose for which the Wild life Warden can grant permit to enter or reside in a Sanctuary. (ii) What are the restrictions under the Wild- life Protection Act for causing fire, entry with weapons or explosive substances in a sanctuary.
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SECTION IV - Answer the following (any 4 of 6) 48 Marks

1. Q20 Analyse the salient features of the Wildlife Protection Act.
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2. Q21 Discuss the powers of Central Government to take measures to protect and improve the Environment under the Environment Protection Act.
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3. Q22 Discuss the constitutional Provisions with respect to environment protection.
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4. Q23 Discuss in detail the salient features of the Water Act.
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5. Q24 Analyse the salient features of the Air Act.
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6. Q25 Explain the meaning and procedure of "Authoriation" under the Hazardous Waste Rules.
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