Exam Details
| Subject | environmental law | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | b.a. ll.b. | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | Hidayatullah National Law University | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | June, 2016 | |
| City, State | chhattisgarh, raipur |
Question Paper
END TERM EXAMINATION, APRIL 2016
B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER-IV
Environmental Law
Max. Marks: 60 Time Allowed: 3:00 Hrs.
Note: Answer five questions including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. The number of marks
carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.
1. Answer the following (each answer should be in approximately 100 words): (Marks 2×10=20)
a. What is the meaning of "Environmental Pollutant" under the Environment Protection Act,
1986?
b. What are the fundamental principles of International Environmental Law?
c. Explain the impact of Rio Declaration, 1992 in development of International
Environmental Law.
d. Examine the link between Article 19 of Indian Constitution and environmental concern in
the light of judicial decisions.
e. Explain the role of polluter pays principle as a tool of environmental Protection.
f. Explain the nature of Environmental Law.
g. Discuss Inter-Generational Equity.
h. What do you mean by Protected Forests under the Indian Forest Act, 1927?
i. What is the definition of 'Water Pollution' under The Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974?
j. What is COP?
2. Write short notes on any two of the following. (Marks
a. Environmental Protection in ancient tradition and culture.
b. Protection of environment during post-independence period with special reference to
Tiwari Committee.
c. Salient features of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
3. Critically examine the fallowing (Marks
a. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is described as a cobra that is seemingly fierce
but has no venom in its fangs.
b. Working of National Green Tribunal.
4. Explain the following (Marks
a. Explain the interface between trade and environment with special reference to WTO.
b. Explain the relationship between Law of Torts and Environmental Protection with
reference to environmental Torts.
5. Explain the concept of sustainable development in the light of The Brundtland Commission
and Rio Declaration, 1992. And also discuss the legal states of sustainable development in
India.(Marks 10) (Marks 10)
6. Explain the following:- (Marks
a. Discuss the dynamic interpretation of Article 21, Article 48 A and Article 51 A by
Supreme Court of India in the context of environmental protection.
b. Noise Pollution Regulation and Control Rules, 2000.
7. Write short notes on any two of the following. (Marks
a. The salient features of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
b. The salient features of Biomedical Waste Management and Handling Rules, 1998.
c. The relevant provisions of Indian Penal Code in relation to environmental Protection.
B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER-IV
Environmental Law
Max. Marks: 60 Time Allowed: 3:00 Hrs.
Note: Answer five questions including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. The number of marks
carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.
1. Answer the following (each answer should be in approximately 100 words): (Marks 2×10=20)
a. What is the meaning of "Environmental Pollutant" under the Environment Protection Act,
1986?
b. What are the fundamental principles of International Environmental Law?
c. Explain the impact of Rio Declaration, 1992 in development of International
Environmental Law.
d. Examine the link between Article 19 of Indian Constitution and environmental concern in
the light of judicial decisions.
e. Explain the role of polluter pays principle as a tool of environmental Protection.
f. Explain the nature of Environmental Law.
g. Discuss Inter-Generational Equity.
h. What do you mean by Protected Forests under the Indian Forest Act, 1927?
i. What is the definition of 'Water Pollution' under The Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974?
j. What is COP?
2. Write short notes on any two of the following. (Marks
a. Environmental Protection in ancient tradition and culture.
b. Protection of environment during post-independence period with special reference to
Tiwari Committee.
c. Salient features of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
3. Critically examine the fallowing (Marks
a. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is described as a cobra that is seemingly fierce
but has no venom in its fangs.
b. Working of National Green Tribunal.
4. Explain the following (Marks
a. Explain the interface between trade and environment with special reference to WTO.
b. Explain the relationship between Law of Torts and Environmental Protection with
reference to environmental Torts.
5. Explain the concept of sustainable development in the light of The Brundtland Commission
and Rio Declaration, 1992. And also discuss the legal states of sustainable development in
India.(Marks 10) (Marks 10)
6. Explain the following:- (Marks
a. Discuss the dynamic interpretation of Article 21, Article 48 A and Article 51 A by
Supreme Court of India in the context of environmental protection.
b. Noise Pollution Regulation and Control Rules, 2000.
7. Write short notes on any two of the following. (Marks
a. The salient features of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
b. The salient features of Biomedical Waste Management and Handling Rules, 1998.
c. The relevant provisions of Indian Penal Code in relation to environmental Protection.
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