LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Environmental Laws Nov 2019 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 four causes of Noise Pollution.
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2. Q2 What does 'Cognizance of Offence' mean under the Water Act?
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3. Q3 Define 'Occupier' as defined under the Air Act?
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4. Q4 What is Global Warming?
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5. Q5 Explain 'Animal Article' as defined under the Wildlife Protection Act.
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6. Q6 How is 'Board' defined under the Air Act?
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7. Q7 What does 'ACT' under Bio-Medical Waste Rules mean?
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8. Q8 Explain the meaning of Polluter Pays Principle.
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9. Q9 Name the four kinds of forest under the Indian Forest Act.
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10. Q10 What is the extent of the Environment Protection Act?
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SECTION II - Write short notes on the following (any 4 of 6) 20 Marks

1. Q11 Sustainable Development
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2. Q12 'Hunting' under the Wildlife Protection Act.
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3. Q13 Power to Entry and Inspection under Air Act
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4. Q14 Noise Pollution Rules
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5. Q15 Bio-Medical Waste Rules
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6. Q16 Eco-labelling Scheme
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SECTION III - Solve the following (any 2 of 3) 12 Marks

1. Q17 Mr Mahesh enters into a Santuary and is accused of killing an elephant. (i) Does the Wildlife Protection Act permit Hunting? Explain. (ii) When is Hunting not considered an offence?
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2. Q18 Ashish complained to the Central Government against a Hazardous industry alleging pollution of the environment (i) Under the Environment Protection Act, how can the industry justify 'Handling'. (ii) What directions can be given to the polluting industry?
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3. Q19 A factory located close to a residential locality was run for 24 hours continuously and the manufacturing process resulted in booming sound of the boilers. (i) Which law would be applicable in the above case? (ii) Can action be initiated under the law mentioned by you in (i) above. Explain.
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SECTION IV - Answer the following (any 4 of 6) 48 Marks

1. Q20 Enumerate the functions of the Central Board under the Air Act.
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2. Q21 Explain the penal provisions under the Water Act.
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3. Q22 Have the Noise Pollution Rules been effective in the true sense? Discuss.
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4. Q23 Explain the various provisions to take samples and procedures to be followed in connection therewith under the Air Act.
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5. Q24 Discuss the Powers of the Central Government to take measures under the Environment Protection Act.
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6. Q25 The Indian Constitution is the first Constitution in the world, mapping specific provisions for the protection and improvement of the environment. Explain.
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