NIR/KW/18/7472

Sixth Semester B.A. LL.B. Five 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 alternative (any ten) :
(i) Environmental Protection and improvement were explicitly incorporated into the Constitution
by the _____ by inserting Article 48-A and 51-A(g) in the "Directive Principles of State
Policy" and "Fundamental Duties" respectively :
(a) 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 (b) 35th Amendment Act, 1974
(c) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 (d) 45th Amendment Act, 1980
(ii) Under the Air Act, 1981 _____ is empowered to set the standards for ambient air quality.
(a) Ministry of Home Affairs (b) CPCB
(c) Ministry of Environment and Forest (d) State Ministry of Home Affairs
(iii) _____ of the code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 empowers the District and Executive
Magistrate to take action for prevention of noxious activity or public nuisance.
(a) Section 133 (b) Section 144
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
(iv) Under the Indian Constitution _____ has the power to enact laws for prevention and control
for water pollution.
(a) State Legislature (b) Central Government
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Local Authorities
(v) Noise Pollution can be effectively controlled under _____ of IPC.
(a) Section 268 (b) Section 258
(c) Section 264 (d) Section 278
(vi) _____ has the ownership right over the body of a dead wild animal.
(a) Founder of the body (b) State Government/Central Government
(c) The person who hunted the animal (d) The person who bred the animal
(vii)_____ is popularly known as Bonn Convention.
(a) The Convention on Wetlands
(b) The World Heritage Convention
(c) Convention on the conservation of migratory species of Wild Animals
(d) The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
(viii) The court in _____ held that "right to speech implies the right to silence".
(a) P.A. Jacob–vs–Superintendent of Police, AIR 1993 Ker 1
(b) Indulal Yagnik–vs–State, AIR 1993 Guj 259
(c) Romesh Thapar–vs–State of Madras, AIR 1950 SC 124
(d) Bhuban Ram–vs–Bibhuti Bhushan Biswas, 47 IC 287

BKR—6075 1 (Contd.)
 (ix) A, a scientist devised an experimental study to cure cancer using white mice. The use of
mice by A for the purpose of experimentation is _____.
(a) Lawful (b) Unlawful
(c) Partially lawful (d) Partially unlawful
(x) UNEP stands for _____.
(a) Universal Nature and Environment Programme
(b) United Nations Environment Programme
(c) United Nations Environment Protocol
(d) None of the above
(xi) The National Green Tribunal Act was enacted by the Parliament in _____.
(a) 2010 (b) 2009
(c) 2002 (d) 2012
(xii) _____ of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 deals with declaration of National Parks.
(a) Section 28 (b) Section 30
(c) Section 35 (d) Section 40
(xiii)The World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) was held in the year _____.
(a) 2000 (b) 2002
(c) 2004 (d) None of the above
(xiv)India has adopted the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules in the
year _____.
(a) 2001 (b) 2000
(c) 1989 (d) 2002
(xv) The Environment (Protection) Act 1986 was enacted under _____ of the Constitution of
India.
(a) Article 248 (b) Article 253
(c) Article 245 (d) Article 281 1×10=10
SECTION–B
Note :— Both the questions in this Section are compulsory.
2. Answer the following (any three) :
(a) What do you understand by the term Acid Rain ?
(b) What is the impact of noise pollution on the human body ?
(c) What is Intergenerational Equity ?
(d) What is a Sanctuary ? 5×3=15
3. Write short notes on (any three) :
(a) Objectives of RAMSAR Convention.
(b) Function of the State Boards under The Air Act, 1981
(c) Polluter pays principle.

BKR—6075 2 NIR/KW/18/7472
 (d) Religious Texts and environment protection. 5×3=15
SECTION–C
Note :— Answer the following (any five) :
4. What do you understand by Global Warming ? Examine the impact of Global Warming on
environment.
5. Elaborate the provisions of the Indian Penal Code 1860 dealing with prevention and control of
environmental pollution.
6. Explain the key provisions of the Stockholm Declaration, 1972. Is India a signatory to the Stockholm
Declaration ?
7. Describe the salient features of the Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972.
8. Write case comments on :
(a) M.C. Mehta-vs-Union of India (Taj Trapezium case) (1997) 2 SCC 353.
(b) Abhilash Textiles-vs-Rajkot Municipal Corporation AIR 1988 Guj 57.
9. The Supreme Court of India evolved the Right to wholesome environment as a part of Right to
Life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Explain with the help of decided
cases.
10. Explain the powers and functions of the State Pollution Control Board under the Water Act, 1974.
11. Write explanatory notes on :
(a) Doctrine of Absolute Liability
(b) Kyoto Protocol 1997. 8×5=40

BKR—6075 3 NIR/KW/18/7472