ENVIRONMENT LAW KSLU PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION’S

Unit Topic Questions Shortnotes

01 Idea of  Discuss the history of Environment Protection in India. (Apr 2023)  National
Environment  Explain the Ancient Indian Environment Ethics. (Sep 2021) Environment policy
 Sustainable
 What is ecosystem? Discuss the provisions of Kautilyan jurisprudence on protection of ecosystem.(2023) development
 Religious and
pollution  Define “Environment” and explain the various causes of Environment Pollution. (2022)
cultural heritage
 What are the factors responsible for environmental pollution and state the remedies. (2023,2021,2023)  Environment
 What is green House effect? Discuss the consequences of green house effect and global warming.
02 Environment  Trace the pre-independence history of forest policy and legislation in India. (2022  Public trust doctrine
policy and law  Discuss the environmental protection during the post Independence era. (May 2022)  Absolute liability
 Global warming
Constitution  Explain the various constitutional provisions for the protection of environment. (Sep 2021)  Polluter’s pay
al provision  Discuss with decided cases the dimensions of A-21 of the Indian Constitution in relation to principle
environment. (Apr 2023, Apr 2023,2019)  Protected areas
 Examine the Constitutional obligation of the state to protect the natural environment.(2022)  Environment impact
 Explain the scope of writ jurisdiction regarding the environment protection with the help of decided cases. assessment
 Intergeneration
 Right to ‘wholesome environment is an integral Part of Article 21 of Indian Constitution’.Describe. equity principle.
 Explain the constitutional remedies to check and control pollution. (Dec 2019)  Global warming
Role of  Discuss the role of judiciary in protection of environment with the help of decided cases.  Precautionary
Judiciary  Explain the role of public interest litigation in environmental protection. (Apr 2023) principle
New  Explain “Polluter pays” principle with the help of decided cases.(Apr 2021)
Principles  Explain the rule of ‘Absolute Liability’ with the help of decided cases. (2021,2020,2019)
 Explain the significance of absolute liability principle with reference to environmental protection.
 Critically analyze the theory of inter-generational equity with the decided cases. (May 2022)
03 International  Explain the significance of Stockholm declaration on human environment of 1972. (2021)  Sustainable
law and  Why Rio-Summit is considered an important milestone in establishing linkages between environment and development
 Abatement of public
environment development in defining the concept of sustainable development? (2022) nuisance
 What is sustainable development? Explain the role of courts in this regard. (Dec 2019)  Criminal law
 Explain the significance of Rio-Summit and its principles. (Jul 2019) remedies for
 Write a note on Earth Summit 1992. (Dec 2020) environmental
Common  Explain the provisions of criminal law relating to abetment of public nuisance. (2023,2022) problems
 Transboundary
law and  What is public nuisance.? Explain the significance of Rio-summit and its principles. (2022, 2023,2019,2021)
pollution
Criminal  Explain the remedies available for environment problems under Tort Law. (Sep 2021)  Environmental Audit
law  Explain the remedy provided under criminal law to control environmental pollution. (2020)  Class action
 What is public nuisance? Explain the provisions of criminal law relating to abatement of public nuisance.
 Explain the common law remedies available in cases relating to environmental pollution.
 Explain the common law concepts to check environmental pollution. (Dec 2020)
 What are the remedies available under Tort law to an individual against pollution of environment?
04 Water  Define “Water Pollution”. Explain the functions of State Board under Water (Prevention and Control) of  Protected areas
pollution Pollution Act, 1974. (Sep 2021)  Trans boundary
pollution
 Explain the provisions relating to Prevention and Control Water Pollution under the water Act. (Apr  Noise pollution
2021)  Hunting
 Explain the framework of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Discuss the  Air Pollution
identified sources of water pollution. (Dec 2020)
 Discuss the powers and functions of the Central Pollution Control Board for Prevention and control of
Water Pollution under the Water Act. (Dec 2019, Jul 2019)
Air  Define ‘Air pollution’. Explain how Indian judiciary dealt with sound pollution problem. (Apr 2023, Nov
pollution 2022, May 2022,Jul 2019)
 What are the salient features of Air (Prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1981. (Sep 2021)
 Define air pollution. Explain how Indian judiciary dealt with air pollution problem. (Sep2021)
Noise  Why wild life should be protected? What are the causes of extinction of species? (Nov 2022)
pollution
Wildlife  How judiciary has responded to forest conservation? Refer to decided cases. (Apr 2023)
protection  What is ‘Sanctuary’? Explain the legal provisions for declaration of sanctuaries under the wildlife
and Forest protection Act, 1972. (Sep 2021)
 Explain the duties of Wild Life Advisory Board under Wild Life Protection Act, 1972. (Sep 2021)
 Explain the salient features of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. (Apr 2021, Dec 2019)
 What measures have been taken to protect our wildlife under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972? How far
are these measures effective? (Dec 2020)
 Explain the cruelties against animal as defined in prevention of cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Are there
any exceptions in the definition. (Jul 2019)
05 Environment  Explain the salient features of Environmental Protection Act, 1986. (May 2022)  Environment Impact
protection act,  Explain ‘Occupier’, ‘Hazardous Substance’ and ‘Handling’ as defined under Environment Protection Act, Assessment
1986  Coastal Regulation
1986. (Apr 2021) Zone Notification,
 Explain the provisions relating to prevention, control, and abatement of environmental pollution under the 1991.
Environment Protection Act of 1986. (Dec 2019)  Plastic Manufacture
 Explain the provisions and procedure of collection of sample. (Sep 2021) and usage rules of
 Explain the different categories of delegated legislations under Environment Protection Act. (Nov 2022) 1999.
 Explain the significance of Environment Protection Act, 1986. (Apr 2023)  Eco Mark Scheme.
 Ecosystem service
 Discuss the powers conferred on the Central Government in the matters of environment under the  Offences by
Environmental Protection Act, 1986. (Sep 2021) Government
Departments
Bio-medical  Explain the procedure prescribed in Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 for safe  Wetlands
waste disposal of Bio-medical waste. (Apr 2023)  Bio-diversity
 Explain the regulations on disposal of bio-medical waste. (Sep 2021)
 Define ‘Bio-Medical Waste’. Explain the rules relating to management of Bio-Medical Waste. (Sep 2021)
 1. What is meant by ‘Global warming’? How does it affect environment? (Apr 2021)
2. What is green house effect? Discuss the consequences of global warming. (Jul 2019) “Central Government can take
such measures as it deems necessary for the purpose of improving quality of environment “. - Discuss.
1. “Central Government can take such measures as it deems necessary for the purpose of improving quality of
environment “. - Discuss.
1. Define the term ‘pollution’ and explain the different kinds of pollution. (Apr 2021)
2. What is sustainable development? Explain the salient principles of sustainable development. (Sep 202, Dec 2020)
3. Uncontrolled growth of pollution and economic development are the two main causes of environmental pollution,
Substantiate.(Dec 2020)

Problems
1. ‘Z’ Ltd set up an unauthorized electric fence around his form to protect his crops from wild animals. An elephant came into contact with the fence and
died. Examine ‘Z’s liability.
2. A famous municipal corporation failed to provide effective drainage system in some areas of its jurisdiction, as a result of which waste water
accumulated on the streets and provided place for mosquito breeding, suggest approximate constitutional remedy to solve this problem.
3. Mr.Prakash had a baking oven with defective chimney which was emitting smoke and fume causing health hazard to the neighbourhood. One Ms.
Pooja by application u/s 133 of Cr.P.C pleaded for demolition f chimney and permanent ban on his business. Will Ms. Pooja succeed?
4. A person has built a brick grinding machine in front of the consulting chamber of a doctor. The machine is
5. generating dust and noise causing inconvenience to doctors and patients. What are the remedies available to doctor for this nuisance?
6. Tannery and other industries were set up in the State of Karnataka. These industries discharged on enormous untreated effluents into the river. As a
result of this, water of river polluted and agricultural land became totally unfit for cultivation. What kind of remedy would you suggest under criminal
law?
7. Maheshwar temple built by a marble stone, a prestigious temple in Pataliputra city is affected by coal based industries situated in and around the
temple, by discharging sulfur-dioxide into the air, what kind of remedy would you suggest under the law?
8. Shankar industry is cultivating shrimp culture in coastal area of Mandya causing salinity of soil and drinking water and also causing effect on the
local flora and fauna. Suggest the remedies available under the law.
9. A Fodder cutting machine was installed in a residential locality. The wind carried particles of fodder causing noise and offensive smell creating public
nuisance. ‘M’ a resident of that locality approaches you. Advise him.
10. Mr.X had setup an electric fence unauthorisedly on his agricultural land to prevent the encroachment of wild animals. An elephant died as a result of
electric shock on the said field. Examine the liability of Mr.X.
11. A municipal corporation issued a licence for construction of building on some municipal sites. A petitioner suspecting irregularity in issual of licence,
applied for the copy of building plan and proceeding to grant licence, under the constitutional provisions. Advice.
12. The Bangalore development Authority earmarked some areas as public park’s. Later the State Government issues a notification to convert the
earmarked area for civil amenities and was granted to Bangalore medical trust to establish hospital. ‘A’ Resident of Bangalore challenges the
conversion in the High Court. Decide.
13. Mr.A is carrying stone crushing business by obtaining licence from the competent authority. But stone crushing unit emitted lot of dust causing health
injury to the surrounding residents, wild life stock and caused health injury to the surrounding residents, wildlife stock and caused damage to the
agricultural crops and other vegetation. Find out the constitutional provisions under which aggrieved residents can seek appropriate remedy.
14. ‘A’ multinational fertilizer company has a fertilizer manufacturing unit which stored poisonous gases. One day due to an unknown accident, the
poisonous gas leaks causing the death and injury of many people. Discuss the liability of the company.
15. A person has built a brick machine in front of consulting chamber of a doctor. The machine is generating dust and noise causing inconvenience to
doctor and patients. Doctor wants to file a suit for this nuisance. Advice. (Apr 2021)
16. The Government of Karnataka proposed a scheme to deport the pavement and slum dwellers from major cities in the State with the idea to improve
environment. What is the constitutional remedy available to the slum dwellers?
17. The emissions generated by the hazardous industries in and around the famous monument Taj Mahal are causing damage to the Taj and people living
around Taj. One Mr.X wants to file public interest litigation. Advise.
18. A baking unit belongings to John had a chimney with some holes facing Shyam’s property. Shyam went to court asking for a permanent prohibitory
injunction stating that in future the smoke and smell would cause him a lot of nuisance. Can he get the injunction?
19. X is in possession of snake skins and crocodile skins which he wants to export. He does not have a valid licence to possess and sell them. Under
which provisions of law is he guilty? Decide.
20. X’s house is located very near to Roman Catholic Church and because of continuous ringing of church bell ‘X’ wants to take action under nuisance.
Advise.
21. A municipal corporation of city ‘X’ failed to provide effective sanitation facilities to some areas of its jurisdiction. What are the constitutional
remedies available to the residents?
22. Span Motels built a resort on the bank of the Beas river. During Monsoons, the river engulfed part of the land and threatened the resort. In an effort to
protect its property, both before and after the floods, Span Motels carried out substantial work to deflect the flow of the river. ‘X’ wants to file a
public interest litigation against Span Motels. Advise.
23. Dharwad Sugar factory used to store molasses, a by-product in manufacturing sugar, in a mud tank located close to Mr.John’s land. Due to burrowing
activity of rodents the said tank containing 8000 tons of molasses collapsed and emptied-themselves on Mr.John’s land damaging standing crop of
paddy and sugarcane. Mr.John claims compensation by filing a petition before competent court. Will he succeed? Give reasons.
24. Karnataka Government leased a piece of land on the bank of river Bhadra, to build a resort, which happens to be protected forest. The resort
proprietor to save his leased property from water current, constructed a concrete wall along river bank, which made the river flow to swing to the
other bank of the river washing away substantial part of the land where horticultural crops grown. Now farmers filed a PIL questioning the validity of
lease granted in favour of hotelier. What shall be the ground for petition?
25. A rubber industry was situated in the industrial estate and was given licence under panchayaths and department of industry. The industry using carbon
black in huge quantities, polluted the atmosphere and failed to apply the preventive measures resulted in discomforts, injury and nuisance to the
resident of the locality. Suggest remedies available under tort law.