Kerala University 2009 L.LB General Sixth Sem, 2, Environment Laws - Question Paper

I. select the most improper ans from the options provided beneath. 1 mark
for every accurate ans.
a) Ecological balance is maintained by
1) Wild animals 2) Rivers and streams
3) Forests 4) Lakes
b) Water Act was enacted by the Parliament under
1) Article 252 (1) of the Constitution
2) Article 253
3) 258
4) None of the above
c) 1 who has title to land adjacent to a natural stream is
1) Riparian owner 2) Mortgagee
3) Leasee 4) Non riparian state
d) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in
1) 1973 2) 1983 3) 1974 4) 1990
e) Any solid, liquid or gaseous substances current in such concentration as may be
or tend to be injurious to environment is
1) Environmental pollution
2) Industrialisation
3) Environmental pollutant
4) Effluents
f) 1 of the basic principles of sustainable development is
1) Doctrine of public trust
2) Polluter pays principle
3) Hazardous substance
4) None of the above
g) The Public Liability Insurance Act was enacted by the Parliament in
1) 1992 2) 1991 3) 2000 4) 1995
h) An effort to anticipate, measure and weigh the socio economic and bio-physical
modifications that may outcome from a proposed project is
1) Environmental info
2) Environmental impact statement
3) Environmental impact assessment
4) Environment versus development
i) The Stockholm declaration was in
1) 1982 2) 1983 3) 1990 4) 1972
j) Air extends above the earth up to a height of
1) 400 km 2) 200 km
3) 100 km 4) 300 km
II. Write notes on any 5 of the subsequent in not more than 50 words. every ques.
carries two marks.
a) Biodiversity
b) Stockholm Conference
c) 'Precautionary Pay' principle.
d) Ecomask
e) Sustainable development
f) Causes of urban pollution
g) Hazardous Waste Management. (5×2=10 Marks) -3- 1756
III. ans all ques.. every ques. carries six marks.
a) A brick grinding machine started working near the chamber of a doctor. That
generated dust and polluted the air. The sound of the machine creates
inconvenience to the doctor and the patients. The doctor wants to overcome the
difficulty. Advise him.
b) A pharmaceutical company was storing effluents in unlined lagoon beside a
river. The effluents polluted the river.
A public interest litigation was filed against the company for closure. Could the
company succeed ?
c) A minority denominational Church caused noise pollution during the course of
their regular prayer service, to the nighbouring residential colony. The Church
used loud speakers, drums and other instruments during prayers. The colony
welfare association approches you to get legal assistance. Advise the welfare
association.
d) Chemical pesticides were stored in the godown in a residential area. Fumes
emanaling from the pesticides leaked to the contiguous property through
ventilators which resulted in death of 3 children and an infant in the womb of
the mother. Help the family to seek proper remedial measures. (4×6=24 Marks)
IV. ans any 3 ques. in not more than 300 words every. every ques.
carries 12 marks.
a) "Protecting our environment is a noble fundamental duty". Elucidate your ans
with decided cases.
b) elaborate the important factors which contributed to the passing of Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 ?
c) elaborate the powers and functions of the Pollution Control Boards ?
d) Briefly discuss :
1) Right to life and right to healthy environment.
2) Experimentation of animals.
3) Object and reasons of the Wild Life Act, 1972. (3×12=36 Marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.