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Read the Acts: The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002, The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, The Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (official text, section by section).

Environmental Law practice sets

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Sample Environmental Law questions

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  1. Question 1 · Environmental Law Practice Set 1

    Consider the following statements under Section 2 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986: 1. 'Environmental pollutant' means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance present in such concentration as may be, or tend to be, injurious to environment. 2. 'Environmental pollution' means the presence in the environment of any environmental pollutant. 3. 'Occupier', in relation to any substance, includes the person in possession of the substance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A. 1 and 2 only
    2. B. 1 and 3 only
    3. C. 1, 2 and 3
    4. D. 2 and 3 only
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    C. 1, 2 and 3

    All three statements reproduce the definitions in Section 2(b), 2(c) and 2(f). The definition of 'occupier' covers the person who controls the affairs of a factory or premises and, in relation to any substance, the person in possession of it.

  2. Question 2 · Environmental Law Practice Set 1

    Assertion (A): A private individual may make a complaint to a court about an offence under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Reason (R): Under Section 19(b), a court may take cognizance on a complaint by any person who has given notice of not less than sixty days, in the prescribed manner, of the alleged offence and of his intention to complain, to the Central Government or the authority or officer authorised by it.

    1. A. A is false, but R is true
    2. B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
    3. C. A is true, but R is false
    4. D. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
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    D. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

    Both are true and R explains A. Section 19 bars cognizance except on a complaint by the Central Government or its authorised authority or officer, the adjudicating officer, or a person who has given the sixty-day notice under clause (b); clause (b) is what opens the door to a private complainant.

  3. Question 3 · Environmental Law Practice Set 1

    Consider the following statements about rules under Section 6 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986: 1. They may provide for the maximum allowable limits of concentration of various environmental pollutants, including noise, for different areas. 2. They may provide for prohibitions and restrictions on the location of industries in different areas. 3. They are made by the State Government by notification in the Official Gazette. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A. 1 and 2 only
    2. B. 1, 2 and 3
    3. C. 2 and 3 only
    4. D. 1 only
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    A. 1 and 2 only

    Section 6(2)(b) and (e) cover limits for pollutants 'including noise' and restrictions on the location of industries. Statement 3 is wrong: Section 6(1) gives the rule-making power to the Central Government.

  4. Question 4 · Environmental Law Practice Set 1

    Under Section 2(j) of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, sea or tidal waters are included in 'stream':

    1. A. up to twelve nautical miles from the baseline, in every case
    2. B. in no case, because the Act applies only to inland waters
    3. C. only where the Central Board declares them to be inland waters
    4. D. to such extent or point as the State Government may notify
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    D. to such extent or point as the State Government may notify

    The inclusive definition of 'stream' covers rivers, water courses (flowing or dry), inland water, sub-terranean waters, and sea or tidal waters 'to such extent or, as the case may be, to such point as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify'.

  5. Question 5 · Environmental Law Practice Set 1

    Consider the following statements about Boards under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974: 1. A member of a Board, other than the member-secretary, holds office for a term of three years from the date of his nomination. 2. A Board shall meet at least once in every three months. 3. A member of a Board cannot be renominated for more than two terms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A. 1, 2 and 3
    2. B. 1 only
    3. C. 2 and 3 only
    4. D. 1 and 2 only
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    D. 1 and 2 only

    Statement 1 is Section 5(1) and statement 2 is Section 8. Statement 3 is wrong: since the 1988 amendment Section 5(7) simply says a member 'shall be eligible for renomination'; the earlier two-term limit was removed.