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VISemester 3 Year LL.B./X Semester 5 Year B.A.LL.B. (Maj.-Min.

System)/ B.B.A.LL.B./MII Semester 5 Year B.A.LL.B./B.B.A.LL.B.
Examination, April/May 2022 (Dec. 2021)
ENVIRONIMENTAL LAW
Max. Marks : 100
Duration:3 Hours
Instructions: 1. Answer Q. No. 9 and any five of the remaining
questions.
2 Q. No. 9 carries 20 marks each.
3. Answers should be written either in English or
Kannada completely.
Marks: 4x16-64
Q. No. 1. Discuss the environmental protection during the post
Independence era. Marks : 16

Q. No. 2. Critically analyse the theory of inter-generational equity with

the help of decided cases. Marks: 16

Q. No. 3. Examine the Constitutional obligation of the State to protect

the natural environment. Marks 16

Q. No. 4. Why Rio Summit is considered an important milestone in

establishing linkages between environment and development
in defining the concept of sustainable development ?? Marks: 16

O. No.5. Explain the significance of absolute liability principle with

reference to environmental protection. Marks: 16

Q. No. 6. Define 'Air Pollution'. Explain how lindian Judiciary dealt with
Ound pollution problem. Marks 16

a. No. 7. Explain the salient features of Environmental Protection

Act, 1986 Marks 16
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Q. No. 8. Write short note on any two of the following: Marks: 2x8=16

(a) Environmental impact assessment.

(b) Protected areas.

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(c) Public trust doctrine.

Q. No. 9. Solve any two of the following problems: Marks 2x10-20

(a) A Fodder cutting machine was installed in a residential

locality. The wind carried particles of fodder causing noise
and offensive smell creating public nuisance. "M a resident
of that locality approaches you. Advise him.
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(b) Mr. 'X' had setup an electric fence unauthorisedly on

his agricultural land to prevent the encroachment of wild
animals. An elephant died as a result of electric shock on
the said field. Examine the liability of Mr. X.

(c) Amunicipal corporation issued a licence for construction of

buildings on some municipal sites. A petitioner suspecting
irregularity in
issual of licence, applied for the copy of
building plan and proceeding to grant licence, under the
constitutional provisions. Advise.