LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Environmental Laws Jun 2018 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 global warming?
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2. Q2 What is 'Action taken in good faith' under the air act?
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3. Q3 Define Nuisance.
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4. Q4 What is Eco-system?
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5. Q5 Define 'Sanctuary' under Wild life Act 1972.
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6. Q6 State four effects of Noise pollution.
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7. Q7 What is 'Inter-generational equity'?
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8. Q8 Define 'hazardous Substance' under the Hazardous waste rules.
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9. Q9 Establishment of 'joint pollution Control Board' under the Water Act.
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10. Q10 Define Strict Liability.
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SECTION II - Write short notes (any 4 of 6) 20 Marks

1. Q11 ECO-Mark.
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2. Q12 Grant of Authorization under Bio-medical waste rules.
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3. Q13 United Nation's Declaration on Right to development.
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4. Q14 Public Trust Doctrine.
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5. Q15 Doon Valley case.
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6. Q16 Need for wildlife conservation.
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SECTION III - Solve the following (any 2 of 3) 12 Marks

1. Q17 The Mumbai Cotton Mill is situated near populated area. Surrounding residents want to lodge the complaint against the said Mill which is emitting toxic gases, particulate matters with black smoke through its Chimney which causes health hazards. (1) Which is the proper forum to lodge the complaint? (2) What action will be taken against the Mill by the authority? (3) What directions can be given to the Mill under Section 5 of EPA?
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2. Q18 A state government de-reserves a Reserve forest without the central government's approval and permitted deforestation in order to construct a dam for power generation and irrigation purpose. (1) What are the restrictions on the de-reservation of reserved forest under Sections 2 of the Forest conservation Act? (2) Who will be liable in case of default? (3) What is the penalty for contravention of provisions?
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3. Q19 Devotional music is played using loud speakers every day from 4am to 11pm in a temple. People living in the neighborhood complain of noise pollution. The temple management argues that playing devotional music is their constitutional right. (1) Can action be taken against the temple management? (2) What plea temple management will have in this case? (3) Cite similar case law.
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SECTION IV - Answer the following (any 4 of 6) 48 Marks

1. Q20 State the role of judicial activism in protection and improvement of Environment in India.
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2. Q21 Enumerate the powers of the Central government under the Environment protection Act.
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3. Q22 Elaborate the various functions of the State Board under the water Act.
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4. Q23 Explain the procedure of collection of emission samples, its analysis under the Air Act and action against defaulters.
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5. Q24 Enumerate the various authorities in detail under the Wild life Act.
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6. Q25 Define the 'Sustainable development' and evaluate its salient principles.
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