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Sixth Semester B.A. LL.B. 5 Years Course (C.B.S.) Examination

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Compulsory Paper—3
Time : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 80
Note :— (1) Attempt all sections. Section A consists of 10 marks. Section B consists of 30 marks and
Section C consists of 40 marks.
(2) Follow the instructions given in each section.
(3) Marks are indicated against each question.
SECTION—A
1. Choose the correct alternatives (any ten) : 1×10=10
(i) EIA stands for :
(a) Environmental Impact Assessment
(b) Environmental Impact Assurance
(c) Environmental Insurance Act
(d) Environment Impact Audit
(ii) In 1984 ________ seeped from Union Carbide Factory at Bhopal.
(a) Methyl isocyanide
(b) Carbon monoxide
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Nitrogen oxide
(iii) The World Environment Day is celebrated on :
(a) 8th June
(b) 5th June
(c) 9th July
(d) 10th October
(iv) The National Environmental Tribunal enjoys the same power as vested in :
(a) Criminal Court
(b) Revenue Tribunal
(c) Civil Court
(d) All the above
(v) The word 'Environment' includes :
(a) Air
(b) Water
(c) Food
(d) All the above

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 (vi) __________ of the Constitution of India provides that the State shall endeavour to protect and
improve the Environment and to safeguard the forest and wildlife of Country.
(a) Art 44
(b) Art 48-A
(c) Art 51
(d) Art 51-A
(vii) Right to live in healthy Environment is included under Article __________ of Constitution of India.
(a) Art 14
(b) Art 19
(c) Art 21
(d) Art 44
(viii) The Earth Summit 1992 was held at __________.
(a) London
(b) America
(c) Germany
(d) Brazil
(ix) "Kyoto Protocol", an agreement signed by various countries, is associated with __________.
(a) International Trade
(b) Deep Sea oil and mineral exploration
(c) Clean Environment and climate change
(d) Building common food and shock for human being
(x) Radioactive waste management in our country is governed under ________.
(a) Hazardous Wastes Act
(b) Atomic Energy Act 1962
(c) Environment Protection Act 1986
(d) Biomedical Wastes Rules 1998
(xi) The Wild Life Protection Act was enacted in the year :
(a) 1986
(b) 1972
(c) 1988
(d) 1977
(xii) The word 'Person' in Rule 2(9) of Noise (Regulation and Control) Rules 2000 includes :
(a) Only Natural Person
(b) Body of individuals
(c) Association of individuals
(d) Any Company

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 (xiii) Provision regarding 'Public Nuisance' under Cr. P.C. is found in :
(a) Sec. 133
(b) Sec. 144
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
(xiv) Ozone layer is found in _________.
(a) Troposphere
(b) Stratosphere
(c) Mesosphere
(d) Ionosphere
(xv) The Biological Diversity Act was enacted in the year :
(a) 2002
(b) 2004
(c) 2006
(d) 2000
SECTION—B
2. Write short notes on any three of the following : 3×5=15
(a) Kinds of pollution
(b) IPC and Environment Protection
(c) Objectives of Water Act
(d) Global Warming
3. Attempt any three of the following : 3×5=15
(a) Explain the meaning and concept of Ecosystem.
(b) Explain the principle of Absolute liability laid down in Oleum gas leak case.
(c) What is the impact of Ozone layer depletion on human beings and plants ?
(d) Write a note on "Public Trust doctrine".
SECTION—C
Note :– Long answer questions (Attempt any five) : 5×8=40
4. Write explanatory note on "Polluter Pays Principle" and "Precautionary Principle".
5. Explain the provisions under Part IV of the Indian Constitution dedicated towards Environment
Protection.
6. Elaborate on the Ancient Indian beliefs and traditions regarding Protection and Conservation of
Environment.
7. Examine the scope of Section 133 of Cr. P.C. as an effective tool for controlling Environmental
pollution. Refer to decided cases.
8. Discuss the role of Indian Judiciary in protection of 'Environment'.
9. Explain the salient features of Environment Protection Act 1986.
10. Explain the factors responsible for Environment degradation in India.
11. Write a detailed note on "Noise Pollution". Discuss with case laws.

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