LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Environmental Laws May 2023 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Answer in not more than two sentences (any 6 of 10) 12 Marks

1. Q1 Define 'trophy' under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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2. Q2 What is an 'Educational Institution' as per the Noise Pollution Rules, 2000?
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3. Q3 Define 'Stream' under the Water Act, 1974.
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4. Q4 Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the dual fold provision for protection of the environment
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5. Q5 What is 'Authorization' under the Bio-Medical Waste Rules, 1998?
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6. Q6 Give two examples of hazardous waste as per the Hazardous Waste Rules,1998.
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7. Q7 Explain the Precautionary Principle.
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8. Q8 Mention two International Conferences held on Environment.
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9. Q9 What is a 'Protected Forest' as per the Indian Forest Act, 1927?
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10. Q10 Define 'Occupier' as under the Air Act, 1981.
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SECTION II - Write Short Notes on Any Two of the following (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q11 Taj Trapezium case
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2. Q12 Rio Conference
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3. Q13 Eco-Mark
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4. Q14 Air Pollution Control Area
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SECTION III - Answer Any Two of the Following (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q15 Mr X, has been throwing his household waste on the adjoining plot of land near his house. This has led to foul odor, increase in flies and insects in the colony. The other members of the society want to take legal action against Mr X. (I) What legal remedies are available to the members of the Society? (II) What kind of remedy can the court provide for the residents?
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2. Q16 XYZ Industry, employees 800 workmen. It has got the consent from the State Pollution Control Board to establish and operate the industry but the Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment is still under process. The emissions from the industry are within the prescribed standards. The residents have gone to court pleading that the industry is operating illegally. (I) What is Environment Impact Assessment? (II) Which principle of environmental law should the Court use in deciding this case?
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3. Q17 The State government has declared an area as a Reserve Forest. Mr. X enters the forest every day to pick up herbs that are used in tribal medicine. On one such trip he is attacked by a tiger. He kills the tiger and escapes. (I) What crimes has Mr. X committed? (II) What are the defenses available to Mr. X.
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4. Q18 XYZ residential colony was celebrating New Year Eve on the building terrace. They played music till 11.00P.M. The residents of the adjoining building are not able to sleep. (I) To whom can the residents make an official complaint? (II) What is the offence and punishment for the activities conducted by building XYZ?
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SECTION IV - Answer any Two of the following (any 2 of 4) 24 Marks

1. Q19 Explain the offences and penalties under the Water Act, 1974.
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2. Q20 How has the Supreme Court of India used the provisions of the Indian Constitution to protect the environment? Explain using case laws.
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3. Q21 Explain the salient features of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
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4. Q22 What are the powers given to the Central Government under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for protecting the environment?
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