1. Which article overrides provisions of motor vehicles act 1988 

a. Article 21

2)PIL is initiated by  - every citigen

3) The need to preserve human environment and preservation of natural resources

acquired significance as a result of –stocklholm dec. 1972

4. Environment protection and improvement was incorporated by constitution by  -

42CAA

 
 5.19(1)(g) - right to profession

6) The united nation environment program has been established by the united nation
general assembly in pursuance of the - stockholm conference

7)member of central pollution control board can be removed on the following grounds

a. Declared insolvent

b. Convicted for an offence of moral turpitude

c. Both

8)Which of the following cases involves construction of oven chimney causes nuisance
- gobond vs shanti

9)The convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals is also known

as - Bonn

10) The wild life protection act, 1972 is divided into

a. 66 sections 7 chapters and 6 schedules

11. Article 31C of the constitution is inserted by 25th amendmnt - None of above

12)Prevention of cruelty to animals act 1960 consist of

a. 41 sections and 6 chapters

13)Duty of the state is to protect and improve environment safeguard forest and
wildlife is mention in

a. Article 48A

14)World environment day is celebrated on

a. June 5

15)Duty of the state to protect monuments etc is covered under

a. Article 49

16)GATT requires that no member country should adopt such measures of

environmental protection which distorts

a. Trade
17)Environment protection under the UN convention on the law of the sea, 1982 deals
with protection to

a. Marine environment

18)Kyoto protocol recognized the problems related to - global warming

19)The proprietary rights over reserved forest is with

a. Govt. of state with in whose territory the reserved forest fails

20)The writ that may be issued against a municipality that fails to clear the streets and
garbage is - mandamus

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1) The safety & Insurance for the benefit of workers at the cost of the employer are
dealt with in the case law ---Sarma vs BEL

2) S.Jagannath Vs UOI deals with ----the ecological and social implications of

commercial shrimp farming in India
3) Johannesburg Declaration is a commitment towards ---the sustainable development
of our people

4) The main objective of all environmental legislation is to regulate human behavior so

as to control the--- Pollution

5) UNEP means-- United nation Environment program

6) The coastal zone regulation rule, 1991 relates to declaring coastal stretches as--
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) to prevent degradation of ecology.

7) The right to freedom of trade is not --absolute in nature and there are certain
restrictions

8) Pollution-free environment is a fundamental right under article--- 21

9) Throwing of waste material of alcohol plant into adjoining nala resulting in

obnoxious smell & mosquito breeding. This was dealt with in the case ---municipal
council, ratlam Vs shri vardhichand & ors 1980

10) The RIO declaration on environment and development. 1992 covers-- 27 numbers
of principles.

11) Right to development means ---human right by virtue, peoples are entitled to
participate in, contribute to, and enjoy economic, social, cultural and political.

12) Prohibition of commerce in trophies, animals article etc., is mentioned in section

---49 of wild life protection act 1972.

13) The first conference on sustainable development was in 1972, second in 1982 and
third in 1992 and fourth in 2002 namely the ---United Nations Conference on the
Human Environment

14) The chief wildlife warden for immunization against communicable diseases of
livestock within-- 5 km of the sanctuary.
15) The term taxidermy referred to in the wildlife protection act, 1972 means
preserving an animal’s body by _____________conserving ________ and
restoration__________________________ (curing, preparation, mounting of trophies) **

16) An application may be made to the ______pollution board__________ or  concerned

authority___________________ for restarting persons / people who allow emission of air
pollutants under the Air act, 1981 **

17) The leading case of pollution being caused by discharge of effluents by tanneries &
other industries in Tamilnadu is ----Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum vs Union Of India &
Ors on 28 August 1996

18) The courts which can entertain public interest litigation cases are Supreme court
under article 32 and the high court under article ---226

19) The case murali. S. Dora Vs UOI and others related to the effects of --- tobacco
related diseases

20) A mere consent order by the state pollution control board does not allow the
owner of the industry to discharge trade effluents into the stream. This was decided in
the case law--- Travancore Cochin Chemicals Ltd. v. Kerala Pollution Control Board

1)1. Grounds for filing public interest litigation case - GH FEM

The Indian Constitution allows any public-spirited person, NGO or a public interest law
firm to file a case on behalf of a group of persons whose rights are affected. The court
can also act on its own motion. A PIL must be filed against government authorities, but
private parties can also be included as co-respondents. Cases in which a PIL can be
filed include • Environmental degradation; • Violation of basic human rights of the
poor; • Content or conduct of government policy; • To compel municipal authorities to
perform a public duty; • Violation of religious rights or other basic fundamental rights.
2)The objective of the national tribunal act 1995 - S.T

To provide for strict liability for damages arising out of any accident occurring while
handling any hazardous substance and for the establishment of a National
Environment Tribunal for effective and expeditious disposal of cases arising from such
accident, with a view to giving relief aNd compensation for damages to persons,
property and the environment and for matters connected therewith or incidental
thereto

3)Objective of the environment protection act 1986 The main objective of the Act was
to provide the protection and improvement of the environment and for matters
connected. Other objectives of the implementation of EPA are 1. To implement the
decisions made is the UN Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm. To
enact a general law in the areas of environmental protection which were left
uncovered by existing laws. . 3. Co-ordinate activities of the various regulatory
agencies under the existing laws. 4. To provide for the creation of an authority for
environmental protection. 5. To provide  punishment to those who endanger the
human environment, safety, and health.

4)Ganga pollution :

the water in the River Ganga at Kanpur had become so much polluted that it could no
longer be used by the people for drinking or bathing. The Nagar Mahapalika of Kanpur
had to bear the major responsibility for the pollution of the river near the Kanpur city
The nuisance caused by the pollution was a public nuisance,  The court directed:
Court had issued certain directions with regard to the industries in which the
business of tanning was being carried on near Kanpur on the banks of the River Ganga.

5)Objective of Air (prevention and control of pollution) act, 1981

Government of India enacted the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 to
arrest the deterioration in the air quality.Main Function of CPCB under Air (Prevention
and Control of Pollution) Act 1981:To advise the Central Government on any matter
concerning theImprovement of the quality of the air and the prevention, control
andabatement of air pollution.To plan and cause to be executed a nation-wide
programme for theprevention, control and abatement of air pollution.To provide
technical assistance and guidance to the State PollutionControl Board.To carry out and
sponsor investigations and research related toTo collect, compile and publish
technical and statistical data related toair pollution; andTo lay down standards for the
quality of air.
6)RAMSAR Convention :Oldest of the global environmental conventions--the only
global convention focussing attention on an wetlands--covers a very wide range of
wetlands - from coral reefs to mountainsRamsar, Iran - where 18 countries signed the
Convention on 2 February 1971--Celebrated annually on World Wetlands Day - 2
February
8)Polluters or environmental violators will not willingly pay for the clean up of the
environment, even though they are guilty of spoiling it. Therefore the Government
undertakes to force polluters to pay for their environmental damages.
The Polluter Pays Principle was first introduced in 1972 by the Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Guiding Principles concerning
International Economic Aspects of Environmental policies where under
the polluter was held responsible for the environmental damage and pollution
9)In situ conservation It means conservation of biodiversity on site.--Protected areas
are the sanctuaries and national parks.
Ex-situ Conservation -off-site conservationIt means conservation of biodiversity from
their site of occurrence --Artificial conditions are created to make their habitat almost
like a natural habitat. eg : zoo,aquarium

7)Provisions on exemption on protection to performing animals

sec 21 to 27 deals with performing animals

sec 27 gives following exemptions 

1)training of animals for bonified military or police purpose or exhibition of trained

animals or 2)any animals kept in the zoological garden or by any society or association
which has for its principal object, the exhibition of animals for educational or scientific
purposes
10)National environment appellate authority act, 1997:

An Appellate Authority is established with a Supreme Court Judge as headTo hear

appeals with respect to restrictions of areas where industries may or may not be
established
Intentional Torts
Assault, Battery, Conversion, False imprisonment, IIED, Trespasses, Transfer of intent, Malicious prosecution,
Abuse of process, Domestic interference, wrongful civil proceedings, Interference with Contractual Relationship or
Prospective Economic Advantage,Nuisance

Intentional Tort Defenses

CSDDDD

Cow Sathish Did Dirty Do Do

 Consent - Self Defense - Defense of Others - Defense of Property - Discipline -
Detention for Shopkeeper

 LRNNER : Left Right No No nevER

 Legal Authority, Re-entry of Land Wrongfully Withheld Necessity (public)

Necessity (private) Entry to abate a Nuisance Re-capture of Chattel Wrongfully
Withheld

DARe N Cops

Disciple- Authority of law-- Re-capture of chattel --Necessity - Consent - defense

of Others -defense of Property - Self defense