LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Environmental Laws 2021-22 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Mention three functions of the State Pollution Control Board for abating air pollution
2. Q2 Mention and explain in brief three principle of environmental law that evolved at the United Conference on Human Environment held in 1972
3. Q3 Explain in brief the Ganga Pollution case decided by the Indian Judiciary for preventing pollution of river ganga
4. Q4 What is a trophy? What is the punishment for hunting and killing a black buck, which is a protected animal, under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?
5. Q5 What are the ambient quality standards with respect to Noise as set out in the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000?
6. Q6 The Government of Maharashtra has been given permission. by the Central Government to bypass the CRZ notification, 2011 and construct a 31 km coastal road linking Cuff Parade to The project requires 10 Km of Mangroves to be destroyed and 10 Km of land to be reclaimed.5 km of the reclaimed land will be used to construct green spaces. The toll collected is a good source of revenue for the State Government which will further boost development. Explain the concept of sustainable development. Give an argument for and against the construction of the coastal road
7. Q7 State the significance of 42nd Constitutional amendment for environmental
8. Q8 Briefly explain the Bhopal Gas Industrial Disaster and its legal fallouts
9. Q9 of land is marked for a community park as there is no open space in that area The planning authority changes the development plan and gives permission for a commercial complex to be constructed on that plot. The residents want to file a public interest litigation against this change in development plan. Frame an argument establishing their right to open spaces using Article 21 of the constitution
10. Q10 Mr. A has started a water distillery in his residence and he releases waste water in the municipal drain due to which it overflows and dirties the streets of the colony. The other residents want to stop this. How can they use section 133 of Criminal Procedure Code to achieve their objective? MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS - KEY
11. Q1 Power of declaring an area as National Park is vested with:
    • a. The State Government
    • b. The Central Government
    • c. Chief Conservator of Forest
    • d. The warden of Forest
12. Q2 Constitution of India provides for the protection of environment under which of the
    • a. Article 14
    • b. Article 21
    • c. Article 19
    • d. Article 48-A and Article 51-A (g)
13. Q3 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted to implement the provisions
    • a. United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held at Stockholm
    • b. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) known as Earth Summit Rio de Janeiro
    • c. United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development held at Johannesburg
    • d. Basel Convention
14. Q4 The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 creates noise
15. Q5 Biomedical Waste Management and Handling Rules were last amended in the year
16. Q6 Which among the following is not a type of forest mentioned under Forest Act, 1927?
    • a. Reserve forest
    • b. Protected forest
    • c. Sacred forest
    • d. Village forest
17. Q7 Which of the following legislation incorporates the principle of No-fault liability?
    • a. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
    • b. The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
    • c. The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
    • d. The Environment Protection Act, 1986
18. Q8 In T.N.Godamarman Thirumalpad vs. Union Of India 9. S.C.R. 982, the Supreme court ordered a blanket ban on
    • a. Fishing
    • c. Aqua Culture
    • d. Lumbering
19. Q9 Identify the correct sequence of stages of obtaining environmental clearance by a new project under the EIA Notification, 2006
20. Q10 Now any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Appellate Authority under Section 31 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, would have to file an appeal before:
    • a. State Government
    • d. High Court
21. Q11 Under the ‘Precautionary Principle’ the:
    • a. Government is not responsible for environment pollution
    • b. Government & statutory authorities must anticipate, prevent & attack the cause of environmental degradation
    • c. industries have to make good the loss caused by them to environment
    • d. public interest litigation is maintainable
22. Q12 In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court applied the doctrine of public trust that the State as a trustee of all natural resources is under a legal duty to protect the natural resources. These natural resources are meant for public use and cannot be converted into private ownership?
    • a. M.C. Mehta Vs. Kamalnath and Others
    • b. M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India (Ganga Water Pollution case)
    • c. M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India (Replacing diesel vehicles by CNG vehicles)
    • d. Church of God (Full Gospel) in India Vs. KKR Majestic Colony Welfare
23. Q13 M.C. Mehta v Kamalnath & others, popularly known as Span Motel case (1997 1 SCC 388) is of significance cause of:
24. Q1 Protection of river Beas
    • b. II
    • c. Il
25. Q14 The earthen pot is India’s Eco-mark. What does it represent?
    • a. Exemplifies the Self-Reliance of Indian economy
    • b. Is an indicator for promotion of Indian pottery and handicraft
26. Q15 The State Pollution Control Board can issue Directions for the closure of an industry violating air pollution control standards under
    • a. Sec. 31-A of the Air Act, 1981
    • b. Sec. 22-A of the Air Act, 1981
    • c. the Air Act, 1981
    • d. B of the Air Act, 1981
27. Q16 Agenda 21 is a comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally and locally by organizations of the United Nations System, Governments, and Major Groups in every area in which human impacts on the environment. At which international conference was Agenda 21 adopted by various nation states?
    • a. United Nations Conference on Human environment World Summit on Sustainable Development United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
28. Q17 In which case did the Supreme Court of India decide upon the validity of certain sections of the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985?
    • a. Union Carbide Corporation vs. Union of India (1991) 4 S.C.C. 584
    • b. Union Carbide Corporation India Ltd. Vs. Union of India (1991) 4 S.C.C. 584
    • c. Charan Lal Sahu vs. Union of India 1988 AIR 107
    • d. Charan Singh vs. Union of India 2002 (4) AWC 3175
29. Q18 An appeal against any matter arising under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 is made to which authority?
    • b. Appellate Authority set up under sec 28 of the Water Act, 1974
    • c. Appellate Authority set up under sec 38 of the Water Act, 1974
    • d. Appellate Authority set up under sec 58 of the Water Act, 1974
30. Q19 Which one of the following is the apex regulatory organization in the country in the field of pollution control?
    • b. State Pollution Control Board
31. Q20 According to the Water (Prevention & Control of pollution) Act, 1974, any liquid, gas or solid discharge from any premises used for carrying industrial operation or process or treatment is called
    • a. Sewage
    • c. Trade Effluents
    • d. Hazardous Effluents
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