GOA UNIVERSITY G.R.KARE COLLEGE OF LAW...

GOA UNIVERSITY G.R.KARE COLLEGE OF LAW LLB DEGREE SEMESTER IV

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW OCT 2012,

APRIL 2012, OCT 2011,

APRIL 2011, Oct 2010,

APRIL 2010, OCT 2009,

APRIL 2009, 2008

Oct 2007, April 2007, OCT 2006,

Oct 2006 (OLD), April 2006 April 2005, 2005 (Old), Oct 2004,

Oct 2004(Old), April 2004,

April 2004 (Old), Oct 2003(Old),

April 2003 (Old), 2002(Old)(May be Oct),

2002(Old)(May be April), 2001(Old),

2000 (Old)(May be Oct), 2000(Old)(May be April)

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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.ent in protection of

environment .

11. Examine the powers and functions of Central Pollution Board under WaterAct, 197 4.

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

Instructions: a) Answer any ten questions. b) All questions carry equal marks.

1. a) Components of environment

b) Kinds of pollution.

Total Marks : 1 00

(10x10=100)

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~, 5i:fi11

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)

Q8)

Discuss the various Constitutional provisions regarding environmental protection in India with judicial pronouncements.

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

Act, 1974.

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Q9) \Vrite short notes on any five of the following:

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

Instructions : 1) Answer any five (5) questions from Q. 1 to 8. 2) Question No.9 is compulsory.

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Total Marks : 100

(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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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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uration: 3 Hours Total Marks : 1 00

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.

8. Explain the following :

a) Types of forests under the Forest Act, 1927

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

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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.

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

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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 :

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)


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.


a) Noise pollution and judicial approach

b) Vehicular pollution and judicial trend.

I 0. Write short note on any two:

a) Ozone depletion

b) Environment impact assessment

c) Public trust doctrine.

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LL.B. (Degree) Sem. IV Examination, 2007 ENVIRfJNMENTAL LAW


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

2) Q. No. 10 is c·ompulsorJ'.

(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.


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 : 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. .. . . . ... ( . . :

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. (V ·Explain the variou~ factors causi~g Environmental .·degradatioti: · · ..

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

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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.

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:-· 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

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

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

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10. Answer any two :.

/ a) Rio Declaration ; .

:!.1?) .·~l!~ifonment Impact Assessment ' ,. . . -·· ·' ' . . ,'. .... .

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c) Absolute Liabili!)r. . ... . . \ . . .. . . ~ .. ~ •., .. . · : ...... · .. ··_,· ... ·~ ·. ·:_ . ' . ~~ ..

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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·;·· .- · ... =· . ;_: :: :

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(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)

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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.

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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. Answer any two of the following:

@ Polluter pay principles

W Autdmobile

,C) Envi i.'onment. · .• ,..,7

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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)


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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® ·.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:

( ··;"» Soil erosion. ""' :· !:?,J Global watming .

. -·""' c) J Noise pollution.

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Time: 3 hours Instructions:

LL.B. (3 Yec.rs) S~::m rv Examir!ation 2 .. oos

.!l~n~·~Jro !EI~m~J~:l ~La'~· rvfarks: 75

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 pul~wry · Section I

ll ;· Mention ho\v ·the jud.ic:.ary inh~rpreted 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:1porta~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. Environmental 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

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~~:ectnlJiH [( 8. Define the tem1 environ.me~1t and o:amine tl1e d1:avv backs under the

Environmental ]::•rotection Act, I 986 (4X8=32) I

9. Explain in detail the powers -of Cf:n1:r;:J ~v~~ter pol.lution < ontrol board 1 O.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

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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.

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Discuss the following:

a) Powers of pollution cqntrol board (State) Water Act.

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: v- a) Noise pollution v-b) Natural causes for pollution

~~ c) Convention dealing with ozone depletion. 1'-

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-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·er any six questions from Q.No. 1. to 9.

. . ..., ............ ,...., ............ ,~ ..•.... / 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.

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

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DURATION: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:

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MARKS: 75

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 effects

14. Answer any TWO: (2X21/2=5) a. Ozone depletion b. Definition of environment c. Hunting

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------- Max.Marks:lOO INSTRUCTIONS: I) Answer any SIX questions fi'om Q.No.I to 9

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Q.2

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Q.4

Q.S

Q.6

Q.7

Q.9

-. "" . ~) Q.No. I 0 is Compulsory.

( 6 X 15=90)

" 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.

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

Answer the following : a) Strict and Absolute liability b) Environmental enactments before lndepend<mce in India

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

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. ·

Discuss the following : . . a) Indian Mandatory model of Environment Impact assessment b) Right to information and environmental aspects

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 ofF orest 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 .

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 c Y Environmental polh •. 1ant 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 Regt.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 TWO: (2X3=6) a. Precautionary principles b. Eco-system c. Green Houst~ effect

(4X8=32) 8. Environmental Protection Act, 1 986 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 following:

a. Powers of Central Pollution Control Board 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 the For~:st Conservation Act, 1980 for conservation of forest with suitable examples.

12. Ehtborate with suitable cases th~: role-played by jud:iciary under the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 in protecting wild animais and. their habitat.

13. Answer the following: a. Importance of Environmental Impact Assessment b. National Environmental Tribunal Act,

14. Answer any TWO: . (2X2112=5) a·. Central Zoo Authority b. Water pollution c. Soil erosion

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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.


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, 197 4 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.


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.

SRN -191

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.


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.


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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SRN -191 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 ·and 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.

SRN -125

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

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1. Defme Pollution and explain how Industrial Development and Population Growth are causing ~nvironment .Pollution.

2. Explain the international concern towards Environment Protection.

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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.


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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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.


a) Judiciary on Wild Life.

b) Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.


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.

RN-30

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

....-. -... / 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.


a) Significance ofEarth Summit

b) Public Interest Litigation and Environmental Law.

3. Explain the vanous ~ommon law remedies for the protection of Environment.


a) Industrial Development and Environmental Pollution.

b) Historical ;Development of Environmental Law.


a) Stockholm conference of 1972.

b) PopulatioP growth and Environmental Law.


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$. ~~~::\·;::~ ~;-~~:~;::::--,-~ ~ ... P.T.O.

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a) Forest conservation and role of Central Government

b) Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.


a}-. Air pollution and court response.

b) JudiCiary on wild life.

14. Answ~r any two of the following :

a) Public Trust Doctrine. ~

b) Acid Rain.

c) Precautionary Principle.

, ·. (2 Yz x2 = 5)

RPN-33 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:


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.


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


a) Ozone depletion and environmental concern.

b) Public interest litigation and environment.


a) Stockholm eonf~rence b) Global warming.

14. Answer any two: 1) Bio-sphere 2) Noise pollution 3) Polluter pay principle.

S. Y. LL.B. (Semester - IV) Examination, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

RN-33

Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks: 7 5

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.


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 .


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) Yell ore 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.

S. Y. LL.B. (Sem. - IV) Examination, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

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Duration: 3-Hours · Total ~!#I'ks: 7 5 .

Instructions: 1) Answer any four questions from Q. No. ·J to 6. 2) Question No. 7 is compulsory. 3) Answer Section I and H Separately.

SECTION-I

1. Elucidate the statement that the study ofF..nvironment law necessarily introduces~disciplinary approach.

2. DiscUss International concern for environment protection?

3. Right to a decent enViromnentis fundamental right Elucidate by 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. D18cUss the salient features ofEnvironmentProtectionAct 1986.

9. Analyseandcrystallizetheeffects ofWater Act, 1974.

10. Explain these two: a) FeaturesofAii;PollutionAct 1981. b) Penalties under Air Pollution Act, 1981.

11. Environmental ImpactAssessment is an in~ent of reconciliation disctW-

12. Discuss about Forest Policy and explain the importance ofWlld Life PrOtectidlAct, 1971),· ·

13. Exarinne the importance of public participation in environmental decisionJ!Ulking.

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