LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Environmental Laws May 2017 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 Who is an 'Occupier' as per the Air Act?
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2. Q2 How many reports of sample analysis to be made by government Analyst under the Water Act?
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3. Q3 Define 'Pollutant' under Environment protection Act.
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4. Q4 Define 'Animal product' under the Wildlife Act.
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5. Q5 Define 'Strict Liability' in environmental accident.
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6. Q6 When the 'Authorization' is required for disposal of bio-medical waste?
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7. Q7 Name the zones under Noise pollution rules.
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8. Q8 State two prohibited activities within CRZ.
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9. Q9 Where can an appeal be filed against state board order under the Water Act?
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10. Q10 Define Ozone layer
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SECTION II - Write short notes on the following (any 4 of 6) 20 Marks

1. Q11 Environment Audit report.
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2. Q12 Categories of forests under Forest Act1927.
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3. Q13 Oleum gas leak case.
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4. Q14 Treatment and disposal of bio-medical waste.
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5. Q15 Eco-labeling scheme.
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6. Q16 Polluter pays principle.
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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 faulting laws. (i) Can the Pollution control board take the suo-moto action against the Industry? (ii) What offence is committed by the said Industry? (iii) State the remedies available to surrounding residents.
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2. Q18 During Navratri festival one group was playing loud music on the public road and arranged 'Dandiya' dance until midnight. Objections were taken by surrounding residents but the organization refused to stop the program. (i) What offence is committed by the group? (ii) What are the permissible decibel limits in residential zone under the Noise pollution rules? (iii) Where the disturbed surrounding residents can file the Complaint?
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3. Q19 A group of hunters illegally entered into a sanctuary carrying weapons, matchbox and kerosene etc. They succeeded in trapping few wild animals. They were caught while returning and trapped animals were seized. (i) What are the rules for authorized entry in a sanctuary? (ii) What action will be taken against the culprit group? (iii) Seized animals are whose property?
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SECTION IV - Answer the following (any 4 of 6) 48 Marks

1. Q20 Discuss the salient features of 'Sustainable development'.
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2. Q21 Enumerate criminal laws role in environment protection.
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3. Q22 State the composition and functions of Joint pollution control board under the Air Act.
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4. Q23 Discuss fully the procedure followed in collection of samples, its analysis and submission of analysis reports under the Water Act.
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5. Q24 Discuss the powers of Central Government to take measures to protect and improve the environment under Environment protection act.
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6. Q25 Public interest litigation has greater signification in the field of environment protection. Explain with reference to decided cases.
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