LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Environmental Laws 2018-19 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Answer the followings, not more than two sentences (all 10) 20 Marks

1. Q1 Define strict liability.
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2. Q2 What is Inter-generational equality?
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3. Q3 What is global warming?
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4. Q4 What is 'Protected area' under the Wild-life Act?
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5. Q5 What is Precautionary Principle?
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6. Q6 Specify the timing of 'Day and Night' under the Noise Pollution Rules.
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7. Q7 Who is an 'Occupier' as per the Air Act?
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8. Q8 Which day is celebrated as Environmental day and why?
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9. Q9 Define Ozone layer.
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10. Q10 How many sample analysis reports to be made by government Analyst under the Water Act?
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SECTION II - Write short notes on the following (any 4 of 6) 20 Marks

1. Q11 Public trust Doctrine.
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2. Q12 Grant of Authorization under Bio-Medical waste rules.
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3. Q13 Oleum gas leak case.
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4. Q14 Green house effect.
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5. Q15 Stockholm Conference.
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6. Q16 Eco-labeling scheme and Eco-mark.
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SECTION III - Solve the following (any 2 of 3) 12 Marks

1. Q17 News appeared in one of the news-papers stating that one 'Aditya Nursing home' is putting its Bio-medical waste in public dustbin maintained by Municipal corporation thereby causing health hazards to surrounding residents. (i) In this case. Can Pollution Control Board take suo-moto action against the nursing home? (ii) What offence is committed by the Nursing home? (iii) State the process of Storage and disposal of bio-medical waste.
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2. Q18 Antony accused of killing a Chinkara from a sanctuary without hunting permission is undergoing trial under Wild-life Protection Act. (i) Under which provision Antony is liable? (ii) Which are the animals can be hunted with permission under Wild-life Act? (iii) Who is authorized to issue hunting permission under the Wild-life Act?
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3. Q19 During the Navratri festival one of the 'Dandia Dance' group arranged Dandia dance with loud music on public road and it was continued till midnight thereby causing noise pollution disturbing surrounding residents. (i) What action can be taken against the Dandia group? (ii) Under which offence? (iii) State the concerning penal provisions under the Noise Pollution Rules.
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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 Explain the procedure of collection of emission samples and analysis under Air Act and action against defaulter Occupiers.
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3. Q22 Define 'Sustainable Development' and evaluate its salient features.
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4. Q23 State the provisions for environment protection under the Criminal laws.
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5. Q24 Enumerate the Powers of Central government to take measures to protect and Improve environment under the EPA 1986.
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6. Q25 Discuss the Indian Constitutional provisions relating to environment protection and conservation.
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