Paper I Subject Code: LLB401 I E nviromental Law (Old and New)

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LL.B (Degree) (Semcster-IV) (New Course)

EXAMlNATION October 2019
Environmental Law (Old and New)

(Duration : Three Hours] (MaJ. Marks: 10

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Please check whether you have got t!te right qtfestion paper. '
Instructions: I. Answer any ten .o' IIowmg
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2. Each question carry equ al marks. '~
3. Cite Case law wherever necessary.

I. Explain the sources and effects of Air and Water Pollution.

2. Explain the common law remedies for the protection of environment.
3. Explain the significance of Section 133 of Criminal Procedure Code, I 973, relating to environmental ~~uti on.
4. Explain the protection of environment in Ancient India.
5. Explai n how the Judiciary has interpreted Fundamental rights and Pirective Principles of State Policy in
protecting and improving the environment. '
6. Explain the powers of the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollutio n Control Board under the Water
Act, 1974. ' ' · •
7. Explain the significance of Environment Protection Act, 1986; in preventing, controlling and abating envirorunent
pollution.

8. Explain the concept of Environment impact assessment and elucidate the procedure for environment clearance for
new projects under the ETA Notification, 2006.
9. State the Classification ofCRZ under the CRZ Notification, 2011. Explain the activities permissible in CRZ
areas.

I0. What is Non-forest purpose? Explain with case laws the restrictions on de reservation of forests or use of forest
land under the-forest ConservatiOn Act, 1980.
I I. Explain the signi ficance and salient features oflndiaiJ Forest Act, 1927.
12. Explain the provisions relating to Trade or Commerce in wild animals, an imal articles and trophies under the
Wildlife (Protection) Act, J 9(,2.

I 3. Explain the following:-

a) Stockholm Conference on Human environment
b) Polluter Pays Principle
14. Write a note on the following:-
a) Guidelines for Beach Resort under CRZ Notification
b) Ozone Depletion '

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 LL.B (Degree) (Semester IV) Examination, April, 2019
ENVIRONMENT LAW

Duration: 3 hrs Total Marks 100

Instructions: !)Answer any ten questions

2) All questions carry equal marks
3) Cite Case law wherever necessary
(1 Ox1 0=100)

1) What is Environmental Pollution? Discuss the various causes, and effects of

Pollution.
2) Analyse various remedies available under common law for protecting environment
with relevant case laws.
3) Discuss the remedies under Criminal Law for protection of environment.
4) Explain the ancient Indian approach in protecting environment.
5) Explain the Constitutional provisions relating to protection of environment with
relevant judicial pronouncements.
6) Discuss the powers of the State Pollution Control Board under the Air Act, 1981.
7) Explain the powers of the Central Government under the Environment Protection
Act, 1986.
8) What is Environment Impact Assessment? Explain the various models of
Environment Impact Assessment.
9) What is Coastal Regulation Zone? Explain briefly the activities that are permitted
and prohibited in CRZ.
10) Explain the important provisions of Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
11) Explain the different kinds of forests enumerated under the Indian Forest Act,
1927.
12) Discuss the prohibited activities under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
13) Explain the following:-
a) Public Trust Doctrine
b) Noise Pollution
14) Write a note on the following:
a) Global \\'arming
b) Guidelines for Beach Resort under CRZ Notification
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LL.B. (Degree) (Semester- IV) Examination,··October 2018 ..

ENVIRONMI;NTAL LAW

Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 1'00

Instructions: a) Answer any ten questions from Q.No. 1 to 14.

b) .Each answer carries equal marks.

(10x10 = 100)

1. Describe the most important provisions incorporated under fundamental right

of our Indian Constitution to protect environment with c_a se law.

2 . . 'Environment Protection Act, ·1986 is a paper tiger'. Explain this statement in ·

the light of advantages and disa~y~ntages of this Act. .
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3. Mention the different remedies avaiiCJ.ple and new doctrines evolved by the court
from time to time under the common law to protecfour surroundings.

4. Answer the following :

a) Vehicular pollution.
b) Centre- State relationship in environmental matters:

5. Enumerate the powers of Central Water Board under Water (Prevention and
Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

6. Elucidate the importance of wild life protection and mention the importance
of the judiciary in protecting the flora, fauna and wild life articles with the help
cases.

7. Answer the following :

a) Concept of Environmental Impact Assessment.
b) Provisi.ons of IPC, 1860 dealing with environmental concern.

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8. 'To protect and conserve climate chp.nge various conventions are adopted at
. .. .

· Rio Declaration'. Mention the most important conventions adopted.

9. Explain the meaning of forest and enumerate the various categories of forests
recognized under the Indian Forest Act, 1927.

10. Answer the following :

a) Objectives and important features .of Air Act.
b) Preamble of the Constitution - Provisions d~aling with environment.

11. Define the term coastal zone. Explain the importance of classification of CRZ
and mention the guidelines enumerated for the construction of beach resorts in
CRZ Ill category. ·

12. Examine the methods followed by people in protection and conservation of .

environment. during ancient and historic era in Indian society.

13. 'Code of Criminal ProGedure played an ,important role in prevention and control
of pollution'. Elaborate this statement with the help of case law.

14. Enumerate the main causes of pollution, its effects and control method adopted
by the government rn general in our society .

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LLB. (Degree) (Semester...;: IV) Examination, April 2018

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Duration : 3 Hours . Total Marks : 1oo

Instructions.~ a) Answer any ten questions ·from Q. No. 1 to 14.

·,. · bJ Each answer carries-_equal marks. ..
(10x10=100)

1. 'Public can prevent poll~tion by filing a writ ,petition'. Analyse the role played
by the judiciary in expanding the scope of locus standi for the protection of
environment. · ··
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. 2. 'Protection of natt.Jre arid natural resources followed from time immemorial'.

Examine the origin of .environmental protection in India during ancient and
British Era.

,. 3. 'Magistrate can issue order toprevent pollution under Section 133 of Cr. P .c:
.to protec~ environmenf. Enunciate. this statement with cases. ·

4. Write a note on the following :

a) Manmade causes of environmental pollution.
b) Provisions of Directive Principles of State and Environmental aspects.

5. 'Central governmentplays an important role under the Environmental Protection

Act, 1986'. Critically verify the role played by the government as per Sec. 3 ...
. .

6. Explain the concept, types of GRZ and mention the changes made for the
protection of fisherman under the new notification.

7. Answer the following :

a) Need and importance of forest cover.
b) -various kinds of forest under Indian Forest Act, 1927.

8. Enlighten the provisions and importance steps adopted ·during Earth Summit
held at Rio in relating to environmental'protection. different types of forest under
the Indian Forest Act, 1927. ·

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9. Meotion the objectives, salient features and drawbacks in enforcing the Water
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

~ 0. Answer the following :·

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. . . a) _Need and importance of Wild Life Protection Act. .
b) Elucidate the role of Judiciary in protection of wild life in India.
. . .

11 . 'Impact assessment maintains a balance between development and environment'.·.

• : ::, _; !' Critically analyze which model of Environmental Impact Assessment is adopted

in India.

·12. ·Discuss the powers of State Pollution Control -Board under the Air (Prevention ·
. and Control of .Pollution) Act,1984. · ·

13. Enumerate the concept of noise pollution its, consequences and role played
J>y t~~ judi:ciary to prevent such pollution. . .. . .

( 14~ Examine the concept of environment with in the ambit of Art. 21 of the Indian
Cpnstitutiori with judicial pronouncements. · ·

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LL.B. (Degree) (Semester - IV) Examination, October 2017

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Answer any ten questions.
2) All questions carry equal marks.
3) Cite Case law wherever necessary.
(1 Ox1 0=1 00)
1. What is Environmental Pollution ? Discuss the various causes and effects of
Pollution.
_./ 2. Analyse various remedies available under common law for protecting environment
with relevant case laws.
3. Discuss the remedies under Criminal Law for protection of environment.
4. Explain the ancient Indian approach in protecting environment.
5. Explain the Constitutional provisions relating to protection of environment with
relevant judicial pronouncements.
6. Explain the powers of the State Pollution Control Board under the Air Act, 19131.
7. Explain the powers of the Central Government under the Environment Protection
Act, 1986.
8. What is Environment Impact Assessment? Explain the various models of EIA
9. What is Coastal Regulation Zone ? Explain briefly the activities that are permitted
and prohibited in CRZ.
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10. Explain the important provisions of Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
11. Answer the following :
a) Forest Produce
b) Kinds of Forest under the Indian Forest Act, 1927.
12. State and explain the prohibited activities under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 197.2.
13. Explain the following :
a) Public Trust Doctrine
b) Noise Pollution
14. Write a note on the following :
a) Global Warming
b) Guidelines for Beach Resort under CRZ Notification.
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LL~B. (Degree) (Semester - IV) Examination, April 2017
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 100

Instructions: 1) Answer any ten questions.

2) All questions carry equal. marks.
3) Cite case law wherever necessary.

(10x10=100)

1. State and explain the various causes and effects of Air and Water Pollution.

2. State and explain the common law remedies for the protection of.environment.

3. Discuss the significance of Section 133 of Criminal Procedure Code relating to

environmental pollution.

4. Explain the protection of environment in Ancient ,India.

5. Explain how the Judiciary has interpreted Fundamental Rights and Di.rective
Principles of State Policy in protecting and improving the environment.

6. Explain the powers of the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution
Control Board under- the Water Act, 1974;

7. Explain the significance of Environment Protection Act, 1986, in preventing,

controlling and abating environment pollution .

.... ~'-. . , . 8. Explain the concept of Environment impact assessment and elucidate the
procedure for environment clearance for new projects under the EIA
Notification, 2006.
0

9. State the classification of CRZ under the CRZ Notification, 2011. Explain the
activities permissible iri CRZ areas·.

10. What is Non-forest purpose ? Explain with case laws the restrictions on
. de reservation of forests or use of forest land under the Forest Conservation
Act, 1980.

11. Explain the significance and salient features of l'ndian Forest Ac~, 1927.

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12. Explain the following with reference to Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972:
a) . Hunting of wild animals.
b) Trade or commerce in wild animals, animal articles and Trophies.

13. Explain the following :

a) Stockholm Conference ·
b) Polluter Pays Principle.

14. Write a note on the following :

a) Guidelines for Beach Resort under CRZ Notification
b) Ozone Depletion.
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LL.B. (Degree) (Semester- IV) Examination, October 2016

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks: 100

Instructions : 1) Answer any 10 questions.

2) Each carry equal marks.

1. Industrialisation as a major source of Environmental degradation and pollution.

Elucidate. ·

2. Examine the importance of Section 133 of Criminal Procedure Code relating to

environmental pollution.

3. Analyse the importance ofright to know in environmental matters in constitutional

perspective.

4. State and explain the authorities and their various powers under Water Pollution Act.

5 . . Vehicular pollution has grave impact on the health of the people analyse it by
citing relevant case law.

6. Environment Protection Act is an effeCtive instrument to control pollution, critically

analyse the statement.

7. Development activities impact coastal eco-system, examine with .appropriate

case law.

8. Examine the relevant case law relate to mining and ecological balance.

9. State and explain the exhaustive amendments made .to wild life law in detail.

·10. Environment Impact Assessment is a hallmark in the development of

Environmental law in India. Elucidate.

11. State and explain the International concern towards the protection of environment.

12. Examine polluter pay principle and its contribution by citing case law.

13. Examine the pollution from loudspeaker and fire works with appropriate case
law.

14. Examine the protection of environment during ancient period.

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LL.B. Degree (Semester - IV) Examination, April 2016
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Duration : 3 Hours . T ot.al Marks : 100

Instructions: i) Answer any 10 questions.

ii) Eachcarryequalmarks.
(10x10=100)

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1. Rapid and unplanned urbanisatio.n contributed to environmental pollution and
__, degradation,elucidate. ··
2. · State and explain Environment Pollution as a Tort under common law.
. .

3. Examine the concept of public interest litigation and its significant contribution
for the protection of Environment. · ·
A. State and explain the various remedies provided under Water Act and Air Act
relate to pollution. .
5. State and explain the major defects In Environment Protection Act.
. . .

6. Indiscriminate practices of Aquaculture in coastal zone lead to degradation of

ecology, elucidate. '
7. Examine the defects in Environmental Impact Assessment.
f \ 8. Prec~utionary principle i$ a tool for Environment p~otection analyse with case law.
..._/

9. · Mining lead to deforestation and ecological imbalance analyse it with relevant

· case law .
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10. State and explain the significance ofStockholri1 and Rio Declaration. ,
11. Examine reiigious freedom and noise pollution with appropriate case law.
12. Analyse the exhaustive amendments made to Wild Ute Act in 1991 and 2002 in
detail.
· . 13. Examine the environmental ethics followed in ancient period for the protection of .
envtronment. .
. .

14. Analyse the importance of Section 133 of criminal procedure code in the context
of public nuisance.
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lilL.B. Degree (Semester - IV) Examination, October 2014
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
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Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 100

Instructions: 1) Answer any ten questions. ··..... ~

2) All questions carry equal marks .
.3) Cite case laws wherever necessary.

(Marks 10x10=100) .

1. What is environmental pollution ? Briefly discuss the causes and effects of

pollution.

2. Explain various criminal law remedies for protection of environment.

3. What is environment impact assessment? Explain various models of EIA.

4. Explain ancient Iridian approach to environment protection.

5. Analyse various remedies available under common law for protecting environment
with relevant case laws.
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6. Explain the powers of Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control
Board under Water Act, 1974.

7. Discuss provisions relating to prevention control and abatement of environment

pollution under Environment (Protection ) Act, 1986.

8. Explain the salient features of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

9. Explain the following with reference to Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended
in2002. J.

a) Hunting
b) Authorities under the Act.

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10. What is CRZ ? Explain the activities that are permitted and prohibited in CRZ.

11 . Discuss the essential features of Stockholm conference on Human Environment 1972.

12. Explain the following :

a) Noise pollution
b) Polluter pays principle.

13. Discuss the role of PIL in protecting environment.

14. Answer the following : .

a) Kinds of forests under the Indian Forest Act, 1927.
b) Forest produce.

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LL.B. Degree (Semester - IV) Examination, April 2014

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 100

Instructions : 1) Answer any ten questions.

2) All questions carry equal marks.
3) Cite case law wherever necessary.
{10x10=100)

1. Explain constitutional provisions relating to protection of environment with relevant

cases.

2. Define pollution. Explain different kinds of pollution.

3. Discuss remedies under Criminal Law for protection of environment.

4. Explain the meaning of Environment Impact Assessment. Analyse the Indian

model of EIA.

5. State various common law remedies to prevent environmental pollution with

relevant case laws.

6. Explain the powers of State Pollution Control Board under Air Act 1981.
'
7. Explain the following with reference to Environment (Protection) Act, 1986:
a) Powers of Central Govt. under the Act
b) Loopholes in the Act.

8. Discuss salient features of the Indian Forest Act 1927.

9. State various authorities constituted under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and
explain penalties for contravention of Act.

10. Discuss the following:

a) Classification of CRZ
b) Regulation for beach resorts in CRZ.
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11. Explain salient features of Rio Declaration on Environment and Development

1992.

12. Explain the following :

a) Public Trust doctrine
b) Precautionary principle.

13. Discuss the following with reference to Water Act, 1974 :

a) Remedies under the Act
b) Composition and disqualification of authorities under the Act.

14. Explain the legal provisions relating to noise pollution with relevant cases.
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LL.B. Degree (Semester - IV) Examination, October 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks: 100

Instructions : 1) Answer any ten questions.

2) All questions carry equal marks.
3) Cite case law wherever necessary.
(10x10=100)

1. Write note on :
a) Population explosion
b) Environment protection in Ancient India.

2. State and explain the features of Sustainable Development.

3. Explain the importance of right to know in environmental matters in the context

of Indian Constitution.

4. Examine the remedies provided under criminal law in relation to public nuisance
by citing case law.

5. Analyse Discretionary modal in the context of Environment Impact Assessment.

6. Examine the merits and demerits of Environment Protection Act.

7. Explain the Law relating to Noise Pollution.

8. Examine Wild Life Protection Act in detail.

9. State and explain important principles and doctrines laid down by Supreme Court
for the protection of environment.

10. State and explain important features of Coastal Regulation Zone.

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11. Explain the important conferences held at International Level with reference to
Environment Protection.

12. Examine the role of judicial in the area of forest conservation.

13. State and explain various civil and criminal law remedies available under Water
and Air Pollution Acts.

14. Write note on :

a) Global warming

b) Common law remedy in case of negligence.

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Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks: 100

Instructions : 1) Answer any ten questions.

2) Each question carries equal marks.
3) Write case law wherever essential. (10x10=100)

1. State and explain causes of environment pollution.

2. Explain the significance of Stockholm conference in detail.

3. Analyze Article 21 in relation to Environment Protection with relevant case law.

4. State and explain common law remedies in relation to Environment Protection.

5. Explain the importance of Environment Impact Assessment.

6. State and explain the features of Environment Protection Act, 1986 in detail.

7. Explain the powers of Central Board and State Board as laid down under
Water Act, 1974.

8. Critically analyze Coastal Regulation Zone.

9. Public Interest Litigation played a significant role in Protecting Environment.

Elucidate.

10. Write note on :

a) Sustainable development b) Vehicular pollution.

11. Explain the important provisions under Wild Life Protection Act.

12. State and explain the law relating to protection of forest in detail.

13. Write note on:

a) Ozone depletion b) Absolute liability.

14. Write note on :

a) Hazardous waste b) Noise pollution.
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LL.B. (Semester - IV) Degree Examination, October 2012

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Duration : 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions: 1) Answer any ten questions.

2) All questions carry equal marks.
(10x10=100) .

· 1. Define pollution and briefly discuss various causes and effects of pollution.

2. Discuss various statutory provisions under criminal law in preventing

environmental pollution.

3. Discuss the powers and functions of Central Government under

Environment Protection Act, 1986.

4. Discuss common law remedies available to prevent environmental pollution. Is it

efficient in preventing environmental pollution ?

5. Discuss various doctrines of environmental pollution and point out which is the
most imporant doctrine.

6. Define wild animal and discuss the activities which are prohibited under
Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.

7. Explain in detail how coastal zone is classified in India and state. What are the
activities which are prohibited and permitted in CRZ ?

8. Explain the salient features of Forest Act, 1927.and point out whether Forest Act is
effective in protecting forest cover.

9. a) Rio Declaration
b) Stockholm Declaratio·n.

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10. Examine the significance of Environmental Impact Assessm.e nt in protection of
environment .

11. Examine the powers and functions of Central Pollution Board under WaterAct, 1974.

12. a) Noise pollution

b) Fundamental Rights and Environment.

13. Explain the role of judiciary in protection of forest cover in India and briefly discuss
the salient features of Forest Conservation Act, 1980.

14. a) Green House Gases

b) Hazardous waste.
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LL.B. (Degree) Sem.- IV Examination, April 2012

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW L4to+ltt... G~o~~J
Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 100

Instructions: a) Answer any ten questions.

b) All questions carry equal marks. (10x10=100)

1. a) Components of environment
b) Kinds of pollution.

2. Critically analyse salient features of Environmental Protection Act, 1986 and point
out whether EPA is a paper tiger.

3. Discuss various remedies available under common law to prevent environmental

pollution and point out which is the most important remedy.

4. "There are various statutory provisions under criminal law in India which play very
important role in preventing and controlling environmental pollution"- Explain.

5. What is Coastal Regulation Zone ? What are the activities permitted and prohibited
inCRZ?

6. Discuss the salient features of Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.

7. Examine various constitutional provisions dealing with protection of environment

with help of decided cases.

8. Discuss the powers and functions of Central Pollution Control Board under Water
Act, 1974.

9. Explain the salient features of Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and discuss the
approach of judiciary towards conservation of forest.

10. Discuss the important features of Environmental Impact Assessment and briefly
explain the different models of EIA.

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11. a) Kinds of forest under Forest Act, 1927

b) Noise pollution.

12. Explain the salient features of Stockholm Declaration of Human Environment, 1972.

13. a) Ancient Indian approach towards environmental protection.

b) Doctrines of environmental pollution.

14. a) Ozone depletion

b) Hazardous waste.
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LLJ~. (Degree) (Semester - IV) Examinationn~
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ENV.IRONMENTAL LAW
Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks : 100

Instructions: 1) Answer any five (5) questions from Q.l to 8.

2) Question No. 9 is Compulsory.

[5 X 15 = 75]

Q1) Define pollution and explain what are the different kinds and effects of pollution.

Q2) Discuss the salient features of Environmental Protection Act, 1986.

Q3) How can a citizen use the provisions of common law to combat environmental
pollution? Explain with decided cases.

Q4) Explain various criminal law remedies under IPC and Criminal Procedure Code for
the protection of environment.

Q5) What is Coastal Regulation Zone? What are the pem1itted and prohibited activities in
Coastal Regulation Zone.

Q6) Explain the salient features of Stockholm Declaration on Human Environment 1972 ..

Q7) Discuss the various Constitutional provisions regarding environmental protection in

India with judicial pronouncements.

Q8) Discuss the Dowers and functions of Central Pollution Control Board under Water
I .

Act, 1974.

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9. Write short notes on any five of the following : (5x5=25)

a) National Environment Tribunal

b) Polluter pays principle

c) Sec. 133 of Cr.P.C. and environment protection

d) Absolute liability

e) Sustainaple development

f) Reserved forest

g) Vehicular pollution

h) Environment protection in ancient India.

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Q9) \Vrite short notes on any five of the following: [5 X 5 = 25}

a) Ozone depletion and related conventions.

b) Environmental Impact Assessment.

c) Hunting.

d) Environment protection in ancient India.

e) Noise Pollution.

t) Public Trust Doctrine.

g) National Board for Wild Life.

h) Kinds of forest under Forest Act, 1927.

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Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks : 100

Instructions : 1) Answer any five (5) questions from Q. 1 to 8.

2) Question No.9 is compulsory.
(15x5=75)

I. State in brief the provisions under common law for protection of environment. 15

2. What is Environmental Impact Assessment? Explain the Indian model of

Environmental Impact Assessment. 15

3. Discuss the following :

a) Powers of the State Pollution Control Board under Air (Prevention and Control
of Pollution) Act, 1981.
b) Remedies mentioned under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,
1981. 15

4. There are various provisions under Indian Constitution which provide for
environmental protection. Explain the statement with the help of relevant case
laws. 15

5. Explain the salient features of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. 15

6. Discuss in brief the significant provisions of the Rio Declaration on Environment

and Development, 1992. 15

7. Answer the following with reference to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

a) Prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution under the Act.

b) Loopholes in the Act. 15

8. Discuss the essential features of the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification,1991

with relevant case laws. 15

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uration: 3 Hours Total Marks : 100

Instructions : 1. Answer any five questions from Q. No. 1 to 8.

2. Question No. 9 is compulsory.

(15x5=75)
l. PIL is an important tool to protect environment against various categories of
pollution. Explain the statement with the help of relevant case laws. 15

~- Explain the criminal law provisions relating to protection of environment. 15

3. Explain the salient features of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 15

t. Define Coastal Regulation Zone. Discuss various permitted and prohibited

activities in Coastal Regulation Zone. 15

5. Discuss provisions relating to environment protection under common law. 15

6. Explain the composition, functions and powers of authorities set up under the
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. 15

7. Discuss the salient features of the Stockholm Declaration on the Human

Environment 1972. 15

8. Explain the following :

a) Types of forests under the Forest Act, 1927

b) Salient features of the Forest (conservation) Act, 1980. 15

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9. Write short notes on any five of the following : (5x5=25)

a) Environmental Impact Assessment

b) Noise pollution

c) -National Environment Appellate Authority

d) Precautionary principle

e) Ozone depletion

f) Public Trust doctrine

g) Earth summit

h) Authorities under the Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972.

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LL.B. (Degree) (Semester- IV) Examination, October 2009
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Duration : 3 l:Iours Total Marks : 100

Instructions : 1) Answer any 5 questions from Q. 1 to 8.

2) Question No. 9 is compulsory.
(15x5=75)
1 . Discuss the different constitutional provisions r~garding environmental protection
in India with judicial pronouncements. 15
2. Define forest produce. Examine the various categories of forest as mentioned in
the Indian Forest Act, 1927. . 15
3. Examine the role of Environmental Impact Assessment in protecting the
environment. 15
4. Discuss in detail the composition, disqualifications and powers of the State Pollution
Control Board under the Water (prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1974. 15
5. Define Co~stal Regulation zone. What are the activities that are permitted, and
prohibited in the Coastal Regulation Zone ? 15
6. Explain the following concepts with reference to the Wild Life (protection)
Act , 1972,as amended by the Amendment Act, of 2002.
a) Authorities constituted under the Act.
b) Hunting. 15
7. Discuss the salient features of the Stockholm Conference on Human Environment
1972. 15
8. Explain the various provisions and remedies available under common low for
protecting environment with the relevant case laws. 15
9. Write short notes on any five of the following : (5x5=25)
a) Noise pollution
b) Polluter pays principle
c) Sustainable development
d) Public trust doctrine
e) Right to know
f) Precautionary principle
g) Rio Declaration
h) Sanctuary.
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LL.B. (Degree) (Sem. -IV) Examination, April2009
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 100

Instructions : 1) Answer any 5 questions from Q. 1 to 8.

2) Question No. 9 is compulsory.
(15x5=75)

1. Explain the statutory provisions rehiting to environment protection under criminal

and civil laws, with cases. 15

2. Write a note on the following:

a) Remedies available under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act, .1974.
b) Powers of the State Pollution Control Board under the Air (Prevention and
Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. 15

3. Explain the authorities constituted under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
and enumerate the penalties for contravention of the Act, with_cases. 15

4. Discuss in detail various categories of forests under the Indian Forest Act, 1927. 15

5. "Indian constitution guarantees pollution free environment". Explain the statement

with relevant cases. 15

6. Discuss the salient features of the Stockholm Conference on Human Environment,

1972. 15

7. Explain the classification of Coastal Regulation Zone and enumerate the activities
that are permitted and prohibited in the zone. 15

8. What is Environmental Impact Assessment? Explain its role in protecting

environment. 15
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9. Write short notes on any five of the following : (Sx5=25)
a) Central Zoo Authority
b) Green,house effect
c) Kinds of pollution and their causes

d) Polluter pays principle

e) The National Environment Tribunal

f) Ganga water pollution cases

·g) Strict liability principle

h) Loopholes in the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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LL.B. (Semester - IV) Degree Examination, 2008
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (o~be.t)
Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 100

Instructions : a) Answer any six questions from Q. No. 1 to 9.

b) Question No. 10 is cotnpulsory.
1. Explain in detail Ancient Indian approach to environment.

2 . Explain fully the salient features of sustainable development.

3. State and explain various constitutional provisions for the protection of

environment.

4. Explain the significance of Section 133 of criminal procedure code with relevant
case law.

5. Explain Coastal Regulation Zone Notification of 1991 in detail.

6. Explain the new perspectives toward~ forest laws by referring to judicial

pronouncements.

7. Explain fully the salient features of Wild life Protection Act, 1972.

8. Explain these two :

a) Demerits under Environment Protection Act, 1986

b) Water pollution and role of judiciary.

9. Explain these two :

a) Noise pollution and judicial approach
b) Vehicular pollution and judicial trend.

I 0. Write short note on any two: 10

a) Ozone depletion
b) Environment impact assessment
c) Public trust doctrine.
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LL.B. (Degree) Sem. IV Examination, 2007
ENVIRfJNMENTAL LAW
Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 100
-.
lnstrudions: 1) Answer any 6 questions from Q. No. 1 to 9.
2) Q. No. 10 is c·o mpulsorJ'.
(15x6=90)

I. Define 'Environmental Pollution' and briefly explain the types of pollution.

2 . Discuss fully the significance of Stockholm conference on human environment.

3. "There are several fundamental rights, directive principles and fundamental duties
in the Constitution which have been employed by the courts to safeguard the
environment" Explain the statement in th'e light of relevant Constitutional
provisions by citing landmark cases.

4 . Summarise sections 133 to 144 of Criminal Procedure Code and section 268 of
IPC in relation to environmental pollution. Support your answer with some
important cases.

5. Explain salient features of Environmental (Protection) Act of 1986.

6. Explain the authorities put in place under Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974 to prevent and control the water pollution.

7 . What is Coastal Regulation Zone·? Explain what are the permitted and
prohibited activities in CRZ.

8. Discuss the following :

a) Mandatory model of Environment Irnpact Assessment

b) Powers of Central Pollution Control Board under Air Act, 1981

9. Explain the salient features of Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.

10. Writ~ short n<)tes on any two : 10

a) Right to know and environmental aspects
b) Precautionary principle
c) Rio declaration.
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. '
LL.B. (Degree) (Sem. ·- IV) Examination, April 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL
. . LAW. '

Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks: 100

'· ! .

Instructions : 1) Answer any 6 questions from Q. No. 1 to 9.

2) Q. No. 10 is compulsory. .. . . .. . . .
.
. ... (. . :
"'::

(15x6=90)
r"'\ . . .. .. . . ,. . .• ... . . ; . : . .
. (V ·Explain the variou~ factors causi~g Environmental .·degradatioti: · ·..

2. Describe the concept of sustainal;lle development ~nd its applic~tion . by Indian

Judiciary. · ., · --~
I -~

3. Explain the contributlon of NGOs through th~ ~~chanism of public interest ·

/ litigation, in abating environmental pollution. sl!'~port your answer with some
important cases.
: ... ~"" . .. ,.)· ' . .
:-· 4. Explhln various cririlinallaw remedies as l~tl in IPC and Criminal Procedure
Code for the protection of Environment. ··· ·

_/S. Concentration of power in the hands of central government is the main feature of
"Environment Protection Act," 1986, eluci';iate. .

/6. Explain and examine the term coastal ZOI;te and state what are the permitted and
. ! (

prohibited activities in CRZ. I .

1 7. Explain the role of Judiciary under Wild Life Protection, Act 1972 in protecting
wild anim2.ls and their habitat.

.. 8. Explain the Authorities put in place under Water Act, 1974 to prevent and control
water pollution. . l ·• · •
, 1 • ?..tj ':
~ ;._ .} ;
........
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9. Discuss the following :

·,, a) . Powers of Central Pollution Control Board und~r. Air Act, .1981.
~

·b) Civil and Criminal Remedies mentioned under Air Act, 1981.
;;~:
' i..;-:: ·• • • .:

10. Answer any two :. (5x2=10)

/ a) Rio Declaration . .
; . 0 •••

·. ~# .

:!.1?) .·~. l!~ifonment

,. . -·· ·' ' . .
Impact
.
,'.
Assessment '
....
/

c) Absolute
.
Liabili!)r.
. ..
. '
'
~~
~ .... .J..~ '. ·' ••
~
...
....~ •.,
}-...
. .
.. .· :
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LL.B. (3 Years) Degree (Semester- IV) Examination, 2006

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (New)
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100

Instructions: 1) Answer any six questions from Q.No. 1 to 9 ..

2) Q.No. 10 is compulsory.
. (6x15=90)

1. Discuss the Environmental Jurisprudence in India with special reference to the

position before independence.

2. Explain the role of Common Law in protecting the environment. Discuss the
provisions and remedies under Common Law.

3. Discuss the environmental protection guaranteed under Constitution

A) Preamble and Directive Principles of State Policy.
B) Article 14 and Article 19 (1) (a).

4. What is CRZ ? What are the permitted and prohibited activities in CRZ ?

5. "Environmental Protection Act is a Paper Tiger, critically evaluate the statement.

6. Critically review the functioning of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act, 1974.

7. Discuss in detail the composition, disqualification and functions of Central Pollution

Control Board under Air Act, 1981.

8. Discuss the following under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972:

a) Prohibition and Permission on Hunting.
b) Role of Judiciary under the Act.
9. Write a note on the following:
a) Final notification regarding Environmental Impact Assessment in India.
b) Vienna convention and Montreal protocol.

10. Write short notes on any two: (2x5=10)

a) Automobile.
b) Forest Produce.
c) Animal.
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~

LL.B. D',;!gree (Sem. IV) (Old Course) Examination, October 2006

•
ENVIRONMENTAL L~W

Time: 3 Hours . Total Marks: 7 5

J •• •

' .. ·.. .· . .;: . ' . . : :. .. ..

Instructions: 1) Answer any fou_r questions from Q.No> I to 6 and any four froin
Q.No. 8 tol3. .·
;,: -~ · .,.. 2) Qu~stionNo. 7cindJ4iirecoinpillsory·;·· .- · ... =· . ;_: :: :
.•

SECTION -I ·

(i) Mention to what extent the public interest Iitigation·;play~a ·ari inipqtiant i·ole in
protecting environm~nt
. . . with judicial ,prqnout:tc.emeJ)ts.,i
.. ;~:~:_:_. '. : .·. .· j \~ .' · •
, · . ·: ·. ( 4x8=3 2)

2. Dispyss in d-~t~H .v_ariq4s ,common laW: provi~iops= _and:tem~di~sto pr~yent pollution.

. ! . \ . ..~~-· i .. :. : ! . • .

(:~ _'Coastal Zone notification, 199,1 failed to achieve ·its objectives' . Critically analyze
the statement with cou~ cases . .:. , .. .. ,. ,.. .-;;: :. · . · ,
. ; _,- "
4. Explain the following: . . .. . • •I !,' '

/_. @:. . . S~c. 133 of Criminal Pro~edure Code. ; .

·
<~ Environmental enactments during British period.

5. C:.iscuss the following:

. (2 Importance of S~ockholm C~nference, 197~.
/ f' ' .
__/~]}) Earth Summit. _

6. ' Right tc life includes right to live in pollution fre~. environment' critically analyze
this withi the help of judicial pronouncements. '·
7. A nswer any two of the following: (2x3= 6)
@ Polluter pay principles
W Autdmobile
,C) Envii.'onment.
·.• ,..,7

P.TO
 MAH-55
LL.B. (3 Years) Degree (Semester- IV) Examination, April2006
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (New)

Time : 3 Hours Total Marks : l 00

Instructions: Answer any six questions from Q.No. 1 to 9. Q. No. 10 is

compulsory.
l . Discuss the Environmental Protection under common law with new
developments. (6x15=90)
2. Explain the following :
a. Sec. 133 or Criminal Procedure Code
b. Rio declaration and environmental protection.
3. Discuss the Public Interest Litigation as a tool to protect various categories of
environmental pollution with the help of case laws.
4. Define CRZ III. Explain the guidelines to construct beach resorts in CRZ IlL
5. Discuss the following:
a. Importance and objects of Environmental Protection Act.
b. Drawbacks of Environmental protection Act.
6 . Discuss in detail the composition, disqualification and function of Central Pollution
Control Board under Water (Prevention and Control of PoJlution) Act, 1974.
7. Discuss the following under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981:
a. Loopholes under the Act
b. Power of State Pollution Control Board.
8. Define the following:
a. Wild Life Advisory Board
b. Sanctuary.
9. What is Environment~! Impact Assessment ? Explain its role in protecting the
environment.
l 0. Write short notes on any two: (2x5=10)
a . Protected Forest
b. Ozone depletion
c. Atmosphere.
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- .. )

·S ECTION- II

® ·.Examine the objectives of the Environmentai Protection

~ ~ .
Act, I9S6. Discuss how ..
far the Central Government achieved these objectives. . · (4x8=32)

9; Expl~in in det<J.il the powers of Central Air Pollutio;t Control Board.

I 0. Examine the objeCtives and important feat_ures of Water (Preve~tion and Control
of Pollution) Act, 1974. ,

11. Discuss the following: .

a). . Q~fin~ ..huntiog ;~ith exceptions. ..\ '. '• ·' .
' . .

b) · Authorities under Wild Life Legislation. · · ·

@ Critiea1ly analyze the rote ·played by the judiciar~· in protecting forest area with
case law.
. . . · · . · · -· .• . .

13. Examine in brief the various models of environmental impact aSses~rpent. · • · ·. ·

14. Answer any two of the following: (2x2.5:::5). .

(· ;"» Soil erosion. .•

""' Global watming .

:· !:?,J
.-·c)""'J Noise pollution.
 SAM- 55
LL.B. (3 Years) (Sem.- IV) (Deg.) Examination, April 2005
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW i-

Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks: 100

Instructions: 1) Answer any si;t questions from Q. No. 1 to 9.

2) Q. No. JO is compulsory.
(6x15=90)
@. Discuss the different constitutional provisions regarding environmental
v protection in India with judicial pronouncements.
@ "There a~e various statutory provisions under criminal law in India which
play very important role in preventing and controlling all kinds of pollution".
J Explain.

3. Answer the following:

a) Polluter pay and precautionary principles.
b) Classification of coastal zones.

@ Mention in .brief variou~ provision .and rem~dies available under common

v- law for protecting environment. ·

@) Explain the concept environment. Is environmental protection Act, 1986 a

v comprehensive legislation to deal with environmental matters- Discuss.

Discuss the following: G~l---'

a) Powers of pollution cqntrol board (State) Water Act. 8f?r ·l \~b--
b) Remedies available under Air Act.
L0t~~t: +el ~
.rJJ Explain fully the role of judiciary under the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 as
amended in the year 2002. · .

@ Define forest produce. Examine various categories of forest as mentioned in

V"' Indian Forest Act, 1927.
9. Explaifl the following:
a) Earth summit and its importance.
b) Final notification of impact assessment in India.

10. Answer any two of the following: (2x5=10)

v- a) Noise pollution
v-b) Natural causes for pollution
~~ c) Convention dealing with ozone depletion.
1'-
 LL.B. (3 Yec.rs) S~::m rv Examir!ation 2 .. oos
.!l~n~·~Jro !EI~m~J~:l ~La'~·
Time: 3 hours rvfarks: 75
Instructions:
1. Answer any F'om· quest..on::; J:-om Q.No. l ro 6 and any Four from Q.No.
8 to 13
2.._. Question No. 7 and 14 2n.~ ~~o rn p ul~wry
· Section I
ll ;· Mention ho\v ·the jud.ic:.ary i nh~r pre ted Art. 21 of the Constitution and
introduced righ1t to environment as r• righ·t \mder this·Article with
cases ( 4X8=32)
2. Discus~;in detail various crimina] taw provi.s:ions laid down under the Penal
Code to prevent pollution
3. Why the coastal area .i~: ir:1p orta~1t. fv'{,~ntion the activities permitted and
prohibited w ith :[n the coa!rtal me~:.
4. Explain the fo llov,,. ing:
a. l\·1andator.~y modd oflmpact as5essment
b. E nvironmental prowction dudng ancient period
5. Discuss the follm;ving:
a. Rio declaration
b. ··vienna convention
· 6. 'Right to infonnation as <L right avaitl_able in case of environmebtal pollution'
criticaJ.iy analyze this "vitb the: help of judicial pronouncements
7. Answ~~r any Two ofth(! follm'ving::_ i (2X3=6)
(j Ozone depletion '
b. Natural c.auses for rolhr:icn
c. Absolute ]:iabilitv
~

~~:ectnlJiH [(
8. Define the tem1 environ.me~1t and o:amine tl1e d1:avv backs under the
Environmental ]::•rotection Act, I 986 I
(4X8=32)
9. Explain in detail the powers -of Cf:n1:r;:J ~v~~ter pol.lution < ontrol board
1O.Exami.ne the objectives and importnnt. f<~:a tures of Air (l:'revention and Control
ofPollution) Acl::, 1981
11. Discuss the 1~)il t=:owing :
a. Various k:inds of i{nes~.
b. Sa.Iient features ofJ~ or·est ena·::tmen.t
12.Critically analyze the :role pl<lyed by tl1~~ judicinry in -:wotecting wild life in
Indian context
13.Examine in brief the vario.1s authro]Jogen:i,: cause::. for cr vironmcntal pollution
14.Answe:r any two of the followi r1g: ,: 2X2.5=5)
a. Acid rain
b. Eco system
·c. Vehicular poll.ution
 -
LL.B. (3 YEARS)_J}EGREE SE1J[:.Lf::_Jj}(.4MIJY.t.!.TION OCTOBER 2004
l!.NVIROJVilf...ENTAL LAW

Time : 3 hrs. Max.Marks: 100

Instructions :
l. .
Answ·e.r any six questions from ...,Q.No. 1. 9. to
............,...., ............ ..•...
,~ /

2. Q.No. 10 ts compulsory.
I • • . 6 X 15 ? 90 )
. (

,@' "Maintenance of health preserv~tion of the s:anit.atio11 .and environment have been held to fall
· . ·-/within the scope of Art. 21 of Indian Constitution" Elucidate yo~ answer wiLh..suitable
. judicial pronouncements .~ · -v

r~""'fj Critically exa;nine the various ~rovision ~d rem~dies...available under the common law with
v regard to envrronmental protect10n. f. r' :~ . r-t 1 r-.\ .:: :. . v ·

ii(§JJ Answer the following :

. , ....r (a) EI;lvironmental Jurisprudence during ancient and historic era. • i- ·
':.../ (b) Sec. 13 3 of Criminal Procedure Environmental matters. '-f Y"""'" ..,..

~,@}) .Establishment of industries in.coastal area vio1ates the :norm. of coastal Regulation Zone
Notification .. Explain the statement with case law. + Itt· v · .
@--
---
Analyse whether the En-virorunent (Pl·c11tec;tjon) Act 1.986 contains any mechanism of carryinB
out the wider objectives of protecting or impll'<lving· environment with a holistic per~pective.~
@J' D~uss these two: . · . . ,v
( .v _(a) ' Environmental [mpact Assessment. lndian,perspectiv~. 'f. I qq:L
.~- (b) ·· Vehic•''ar Pollution:- Role ofJudiciary .p -V y:o~ · ( ·

..,(o~"' ..Wh~t is the sc~eme of Wild Life Pr~~~ction Act 1972 in ~rotec~ing,wi~d animals and t~eir
~ habitat. . ~.,'b ~-~ '";.'1-- B~ ~~ ~0 .. · .
• Q.8. Explain the following : .
.)14 _)a-) - · -Powers of Pollution Control Board under water Act. r/. /
~(b) Remedies available a8 per Air Act in preventing air pollution. '

Examine in detail the most impmtant iEternational eonvention and conferenees for.the
protection of environment.

Q.lO. Answer any Two ofthe follm~ring. (2x5=10)

Sustainable Development:' . .,: .

Village and Reserved Forest •·,_ ·.
Ozone depl•etion and i.ts consequences.' • ·:

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 LL.U.~~Gru:;E) ~E1~L..J..Y.J!~]i~MIJ.i~1:TION, 2004
ENVIR(lNl\1l:El';r I.t\.L LA "r(OLD}
DURATION: 3 HOURS MARKS: 75

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer any FOUR questions from Q.NO: 1 to 6 and Q.NO: 8 to 13
2. Question No.7 and 14 are COt\.fPULSOR Y

(4X8=32)
1. Examine to what extent right to know as a fundamental :right recognized by the Apex court under the
Indian Constitution with court judgments
2. Mention in detail the provisions of law of torts to deal with environmental matters and write in brief th
remedies available under law of torts
3. Answer the following:
a. Sec. 133 of Code of Criminal Procedure
b. Population explosion and environmental degradation
4. The study of environmental law necessarily introduces inter disciplinary approach critically analyze the
statement
5. Explain the term Coastal zone . Discuss in detail the classification of coastal zones in India for the
purpose of coastal zone protection as per Coastal R.~~gu lation Zoni! Notification, 1991 .
6. Discuss in detail the most important internationa] conventions to deal with environmental protection.
7. Answer any TWO: (2X3=6)
a. Polh.Jter pay principles
b. Article 14 . · and environment
c. Acid rain

(4X8=32)
8. Discuss the important obje<;tives ofEnvironment~ll Protection A.ct, 1986; How far the Central
Government achieved the objectives ofE.P. Act, 1986.
9. Mention the powers of Central pollution Control Board under the Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974 with cases
10. Explain the following:
a. Composition of State Pollution Control :80cr.rd under Aj r Act, 1981
b. Criminal remedies mentioned under Air Act, 198 1
11. Define the term Zoo. Explain the role p layed by the j udiciary in preserving wild animal and wild life
habitat
12. Mention in detail different kinds of forest as specified under the Indian Forest Act, 1927
13. Answer the following:
a. Mandatory model of Impact Assessment
b. Noise pollution and its e ffects
14. Answer any TWO: (2X21/2=5)
a. Ozone depletion
b. Definition of environment
c. Hunting
 LL.B. (3 r?.fii!rs.)§ettl! IY_l~!.f..a.!!J....:~Pril_;?_f!.!)4
~J!"irQ!!.!l'!.A£!!brJ....~a~

~ Time: 3 Hrs. Max.Marks:lOO

-------
INSTRUCTIONS: I) Answer any SIX questions fi'om Q.No.I to 9
~) Q.No. I 0 is Compulsory.
-.
"" . ( 6 X 15=90)

Q.l " Supreme Court declared that access to justic~~ through public interest litigation ·
as the present Constitutional Jurisprudence». Examine in the respect the role played
by the Apex Court in protecting various aspects of pollution \\1th Cowt pronouncements.

Q.2 Explain in detail Various Criminal Law provision mentioned under the Penal Code to
prevent pollution .

QJ Answer the following :

a) Strict and Absolute liability
b) Environmental enactments before lndepend<mce in India

Q.4 Explain and examine the term

Coastal zone. Analyse the loopholes in the coa5'tal
Regulation Zone N<?tific~tion, 1991 ~itb comt. judgr.nents.

Q.S Concentration of power in the hands of central Government is the main feature of
Environment Protection Act,1986. Discuss how far the central Government achieved
the objectives of E.P .Ac:t. ·

Q.6 Discuss the following : . .

a) Indian Mandatory model of Environment Impact assessment
b) Right to information and environmental aspects

Q.7 Critically analyse the scope of Indian Forest Act, 1927 in preserving the forest. Examine
how the role of Central government g!)t enhanced after the passing ofForest
Conservation Act, 1980. ~

Explain the following:

a) Stockholm conference and Vienna convention·
b) Powers of pollution.control Board w1der thf~ Air ( prevention and Control of pollution )
Act, 1981 .

Q.9 Write ·an essay on the Various authorities appointed under the wild life Protection
act, 1972 as amendment in 2002.

Q.lO · Answer any TWO of the following (2x5=10)

a) Function of State pollution control Board under the wa:ter Act,1974

b) Population explosion and environmental pollution
cY Environmental polh1ant
•. and pollution.
DURATION: 3 HOURS MARKS: 75

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer any FOUR questions from Q.NO : 1 to 6 and Q.NO : 8 to 13
2. . Question No. 7 and 14 are COlv1PULSOR Y

SECTION-I
(4X8=32)
I. Right to life and liberty under Artcle.2 l of Indian Constitution deals with right to polluti.on free water
and air as a fundamental right. Elucidate your ansv-,:er 'With judicial pronouncements
2. Mention in detail the provisions of common law and remedies available under common law to deal with
environmental aspects.
3. Answer the following:
a. Code of Criminal Procedune and environm.ental <~oncern
b. Directive Principles of State Policy and environment
4. Examine in detail the various man made causes fiJr environmental pollution and degradation, briefly
explain the measures to control. t:mvironmental degradation.
5. Critically analyze the importance of Coastal R egt.Jlati.on Zone Noti fication, 1991 in the protection and
control of coastal area with court pronouncements.
6. Discuss in detail the importance of Stockholm Confe;rem:e and Rio Declaration in improving human
environment and environment development.
7. Answer any TW O: (2X3=6)
a. Precautionary principles
b. Eco-system
c. Green Houst~ effect

(4X8=32)
8. Environmental Protection Act, 1986 is a comprehensive legislation to d1eal with all aspects of
environment but it is called as a paper tiger. CriticaHy analyze your answer in this regard.
9. Examine in detail the procedure in the collect ion of watt~r samples and its admissibility as evidence in a
court of law under the Watt~r (Prevention and Control of Pollut ion) Act, 1974
10. Explain the follow ing :
a. Powers of Central Pollution Control B oard undt!r Air A';)t, 1981
b. Criminal and c.ivil remed]es mentioned under Air Act, 19 8 l
ll..Exainine in detail various authorities established under t he For~:st Conservation Act, 1980 for
conservation of forest w ith suitable examples.
12. Ehtborate with suitable cases th~: role-played by jud:iciary under the Wild L ife Protection Act, 1972 in
protecting wild animais and. their habitat.
13. Answer the follow ing:
a. Importance of Environmental Impact A ssessment
b. National Environmen tal Tribunal Act,
14. Answer any TWO : . (2X2112=5)
a·. Central Zoo Authority
b. Water pollution
c. Soil erosion
 SRN -109
··; .

LL.B. (3 Years) (Sem.- IV) Examination, 2003

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks: 75

SECTION - I

Answer any four questions from Q. No.1 to 6. Question No.7 is compulsory.

1. Mention in brief the various constitution provisions to protect the environment. (4x8 =32)

2. Indian Penal Code, 1860 contains different kinds of protection regarding environment. '
Examine the provisions with punishment under this Act.

3. Define the term Coastal Zone. Critically examine the Coastal Zone Notification, 1991
with judicial pronouncements.

4. Explain these two:

a) Importance oflm.pactAssessment.
b) Negligence and Nuisance under common law.

5. Discuss the following :

a) Stockholm Conference, 1972.

b) Rio- Declaration.

6. Examine the role played by the judiciary in protecting the environment from noise
pollution vehicular pollution and protecting monuments.

7. Write a·short notes on any two: (2x3 = 6)

a) Absolute liability
b) Natural causes of pollution
c) Common law remedies.

SECTION - II

Answer any four from question No.8 to 13. Question No.l4 is compulsory.

8. Discuss the various remedies provided under theAir Act, 1984 for the prevention of air
pollution. (4x8 32)=
9. Sec 21 of Water (prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1974 provides protection to
industries and industrialists. Critically examine the statement.

10. Explain the importance of Forest Conservation Act and the role played by the Central
Government in protecting forest.

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11. Examine the importance of Wild Life ProtectionAct, 1972 and the role played by the
judiciary in protecting animals.

12. Explain the following :

a),_.J ndustrial pollution.
b) Importance of environmental law.

13. Environment Protection Act, 1986 is compared with a barking dog that never bites.
Elucidate:'

14. Write short notes on any two:

a) Wild animals
b) Acidrain
c) Global warming.
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S.Y. LL.B. (3 Yrs.) (Sem. IV) Examination, 2003

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Time :-.3 Hours Total Marks : 75

Instructions : 1) Answer any four questions from Q. No. 1 to 6.

. 2) Question No. 7 is compulsory.

SECfiON - I (4x8=32)

1. Right to life and liberty includes right to ecology and environment. Critically analyse
this statement with court judgements:

2. Explain the various common law provisions for the protection of environment.

3. CRZ Notification 1991 consists of permitted and prohibited activities, as a result it is

difficult to enforce CRZ Notification. Elucidate.

4. Explain these two:

a) Mandatory Model of Environmental IrnpactAssessment
b) Sec. 133 of code of criminal procedure.

5. Discuss the important international conventions or agreements for the protection of

environment.

6. Explain the following :

a) Vehicular pollution
b) Development of Environmental Protection.

7. Write short note on any two : (2x3=6)

a) Acid Rain .
b) Polluter pay principles
c) Eco-System.
/
SECTION -IT
Answer any four from Question No. 8 to 13. Question No. 14 is compulsory. (4x8=32)

8. Discuss the powers and functions of Central Pollution Control Board under the Water
Act, 1974.

9. Examine the objectives and salient features of Environment Protection Act, 1986.

10. Explain the various civil anq criminal remedies available under theAir (Prevention and
Control ofPollution)Act, 1981.

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11. Deforestation causes ecological imbalance and leads to environmental degradation.
Analyse this in the light of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
•
12. Explain the following : _
a) Important features ofWild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
b).., Define zoo ·a nd hunting.

13. Discuss in brief the important causes for environmental pollution.

14. Write short note on any two :

a) Atmosphere
b) Ozone depletion
c) Environment-definition.
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LL.B. 3 Years (Sem.- IV} Examination, 2002

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Du.."ation: 3 Hours Total Marks: 75

Instructions: 1) Answer any FOUR from Q. No. 1 to 6.

2) Answer any FOUR from Q. No. 8 to 13.
3) Q. No. 7 and 14 are COMPULSORY.
4) Answer Section I and 0 SEPARATELY. .

SECTION I
4X8 = 32
. '
1. Defme Pollution and explain how Industrial Development and Population Growth
are causing ~nvironment .Pollution.

2. Explain the international concern towards Environment Protection.

' '

3. Examine the role of Judiciary for ·the protection of Environment by referring to

important Judicial decisions. · · ·

4. Explain the various statutory remedies availaple against the Pollution, of Environment. .

5. Explain these TWO:

a) Constitutional Provisions and Environment.
b) Importance,of Environmental Law.

6. Explain these TWO:

a) Strict and Absolute Liability.
b) Global Warming.

7. Answer ~Y TWO: 2X3 =6

a) Biosphere.
b) Acid Rain
c) Environment Impact Assessment.

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III Year LL.B~ (3 Years) (Semester- IV) Examination, 2002
. - ENV.IRONMENTAL LAW

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... /
Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks: 75

Insttuctions: 1) Answer any four from Q. No.1 to 6.

2) Answer any four from Q~ No.8 w 13.
3) Q. No. 7 and J4 are compulsory.
4) ~Answer Section I and II separaUly.
SEctiON - ! (4x8 =32)

1. Right to information is a fundamental right Explain the statement with reference to ·

Environmental Law.
2. Explain these two:
a) Significance ofEarth Summit
b) Public Interest Litigation and Environmental Law.
3. Explain the vanous ~ommon law remedies for the protection of Environment.
4. Explain these two:
a) Industrial Development and Environmental Pollution.
b) Historical ;Development of Environmental Law.

5. Explain these two:

a) Stockholm conference of 1972.
b) PopulatioP growth and Environmental Law.

6. Explain these two:

a) Environment Impact Assessment
. b) Statutory Remedies.
'
7. Answer any two: (2x3 =6)
a) Ozone Depletion.
b) Noise Pollution
c) Eco-System.
. SECTION- II (4x8=32}

8. Discuss the provisions of Environment Protection Act, 1986, whether it is any way an
improvement over the existing legislation?

9. Define water pollution and analyse the effects of Water Act, 1974.
10. Explain the objects and features of Air Pollution Act, 1981.
11. Discuss coast zone regulation by ill~~~tlPi Supreme Court Decision$.
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SECTION II
4X8 =32
·8. Environment Protection Act, 1986 is at best a paper tiger. Elucidate the statement

9-. ·Define water pollution and discuss the salient features of Water Act, _1974.

10. Explain these TWO: :-

a) Features of Air Act, 19_81.

b) Penalties under Air Act. 1981.

11. Explain the law r~lating to Coastal Zones and state if case laws any.

12. Explain these TWO:

a) Judiciary on Wild Life.
b) Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.

13. Explain these TWO:

a) Forest Conservation and Role of Central Government.
b) Eco-Tourism and Forest Pro~tion.

14. Answer any TWO of the following: 2Y1X2 =5

a) Vehicular Pollution.
b) Polluter pay principle.
c) Ozone depletion and Int~ational conventions.
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12. Explain these two:
a) Forest conservation and role of Central Government
b) Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.

13. Explain these two:

a}-. Air pollution and court response.
b) JudiCiary on wild life.
14. Answ~r any two of the following : , ·.
(2 Yz x2 =5)
a) Public Trust Doctrine.
~

b) Acid Rain.
c) Precautionary Principle.
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LL.B. (3 Yrs.) Sem. IV Examination, 2001
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 7 5

Instructions : 1) Answer any four from Q. No. 1 to 6 and Q. 7 is compulsory.
2) Answer any four from Q. 8 to 13 and Q. 14 is compulsory.
3) Answer Section I and II separately.

SECTION- I (4x8=32)
1. Examine the causes and factors responsible for causing environment pollution:

2. Explain these two :

a) Sustainable development b) Significance of earth summit.

3. Explain the various statutory remedies available against the pollution of environment .

4. Explain the law relating to coastal zones.

5. Right to a decent environment is f~damental right. Explain the statement.

6. Environment impact assessment is an instrument of reconciliation. Discuss ~;

7. Answer any two of the following : (2x3=6)

1) Ecology
2) Vehicul-ar pollution
3) Acid rain.
SECTION -II (4x8=32)
8. Explain the salient features of Environment Protection Act.

9. Analyse and crystalize the effects of Water Act, 1974.

10. Explain the law relating to forest conservation.

11. Explain these two :

a) Features of Air Act, 1981. b) Features ofWild Life Protection Act, 1972.

12. Explain these two:

a) Ozone depletion and environmental concern.
b) Public interest litigation and environment.

13. Explain these two :

a) Stockholm eonf~rence b) Global warming.

14. Answer any two:

1) Bio-sphere
2) Noise pollution
3) Polluter pay principle.
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S.Y. LL.B. (Semester - IV) Examination, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks: 75

Instructions: l)Answeranyfour ftvm Q. No.1 to 6 and Q. No.7 is compulsory.

2)Answer any four from Q. No.8 to 13 and Q. No. 14 is
compulsory.
3) Answer Section I and ii separately.

SECTION- I (4x8 = 32)

1. Examine the causes responsible for causing environment pollution .

2. Discuss International efforts for environment protection .

3. Ratlam municipality case is the pace-setter in environmental jurisprudence, elucidate.

4. Explain these two:

a) Common Law Remedies.
b) Statutory Remedies.

5. Explain these two:

a) Coastal Zone Regulation Rules, 91
b) Sustainable Development

6. Discuss constitutional provisions relating to environment protection, cite case laws if

any.

7. Answer any two of the following: (2x3 = 6)

1. Noise Pollution.
2. Ozone depletion.
3. Ecology.

SECTION- II (4x8 =32)

8. Environment Protection Act, 1986 is at best a p._aper tiger. Comment .

9. Explain these two:

a) Short comings of Water Act, 1974.
b) Judicial approach to the water pollution laws.

10. Discuss salient features of Air Act, 1981.

11. Discuss these two:

a) Environment Impact Assessment
b) Global Warming.

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12. Examine whetherpubli~ scrutiny and participation real~se the tight to a healthy
environment .

13. Explain these two:

a) Yellore Citizens Welfare Forum case.
b) Shri Ram Foods and Fertilisers case or oleum gas leak case.

14. Answer any two: (2 Yz x2 = 5)

1. Biosphere
2. Automobile Pollution.
3. Acid Rain.
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S.Y. LL.B. (Sem. - IV) Examination, 2000 :

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ,
I

!
Duration: 3-Hours · Total ~!#I'ks: 7 5 . l
• . I
1
Instructions: 1) Answer any four questions from Q. No. ·J to 6. i
,.
2) Question No. 7 is compulsory. I
I
. I
3) Answer Section I and H Separately.
.I
j
SECTION-I
!I
1. Elucidate the statement that the study ofF..nvironment law necessarily introduces~­ I
disciplinary approach.
2. DiscUss International concern for environment protection?
3. Right to adecent enViromnentis fundamental right Elucidateby refeningto deci~case&•
. 4. Piscuss the various common law remedies available against the pollution of envir~
5. Expl{lin the Indian law relating to coastal zones. ·
6: Explain these two:
a) Global warming.
b) Ozone depletion.-
7: Answer any two: .
Acid Rain
Ecosystem
Noise pollution.
SECTION-II

Answer any four from Q. No.8 to 13, Q. No. 14 is compulsory.

8
8. D18cUss the salient features ofEnvironmentProtectionAct 1986.
8 .·
9. Analyseandcrystallizetheeffects ofWater Act, 1974.
8
10. Explain these two:
a) FeaturesofAii;PollutionAct 1981.
b) Penalties under Air Pollution Act, 1981.
8
11. Environmental ImpactAssessment is an in~ent ofreconciliation disctW-
8
12. Discuss about Forest Policy and explain the importance ofWlld Life PrOtectidlAct, 1971),· ·
8
13. Exarinne the importance ofpublic participation in environmental decisionJ!Ulking.
14. . Answer any two: • .. r; xl=S>
<l'"l .
1) National EnvironmentT~bunalAct, 95 ..:>i~~~~~""
2) Biosphere. /~;:~.':~ : ·..:·~-~. ~- :,,~_\
3) Fourzonesofatmosphere. ' ,, / !