Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Environmental Law · April/May 2022
April/May 2022 · Environmental Law · Semester 1
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (Honours) (3 YDC) I - Year I Semester Examination, April / May 2022
Subject: LAW
PAPER - V: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Code: D-12468 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. Ecology.
2. Climate change.
3. Acid rains.
4. Global warming.
5. Biosphere.
6. Green Bench.
7. Ozone depletion.
8. UNEP .
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following questions.
9. Explain the meaning of environmental pollution and discuss the causes, effects and factors
leading to it.
10. Write a note on the role of judiciary in protecting the environment.
11. Explain the polluter pay principle.
12. Explain "occupier", "Hazardous substance" and "Handling" as defined under Environment
Protection Act, 1986.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following questions.
13. A fodder cutting machine was installed in a residential locality. The wind carried particles of
fodder causing noise and offensive smell creating public nuisance. "A" a resident of that locality
approaches you. Advice him.
14. "X" company fails to comply with the rules of Air (Prevention and control of pollution) act, 1981.
What action can be taken against the company?
15. Mr. X had setup an electric fence unauthorisedly on his agricultural land to prevent the
encroachment of wild animals. An elephant dies as a result of electric shock on the said field.
Examine the liability of 'M'.
16. State Government permission to construct residential apartments at sea coastline in violation of
coastal zone regulation. An NGO wants to initiate action. Advice.