CCSU LLB Based on the ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (Paper Code: K-4003) syllabus, here is a categorized division of the previous year questions (2016–2024) under each unit of the syllabus:
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Unit 1: Meaning and definition of environment and pollution, kinds of pollution, sources and consequences of pollution, Ancient Indian Philosophy relating to environment protection
Key Topics Covered:
Questions:
Definition & Kinds of Pollution:
2016 Q.1: Define Air pollutants.
2017 Q.1: Define the environment.
2018 Q.1: Define the environment.
2018 Q.7: Define Hazardous Substances. What are the precautions taken for handling Hazardous substances?
2019 Q.3: Hazardous substance.
2022 Q.3: Hazardous substances.
2023 Q.2: Greenhouse effect.
2023 Q.5: “Air Polluter” under the Air (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act,1981
2024 Q.1: Acid Rain and its reasons
2024 Q.5: Soil Erosion
Philosophical Perspectives:
2022 Q.6: Discuss ancient Indian philosophy relating to protection of the environment.
2023 Q.6: Explain environment protection and ancient Indian philosophy relating to environment protection.
Pollution Impact:
2016 Q.2: Acid rain is causing damage to the environment. Comment.
2016 Q.5: What is the greenhouse effect on the environment?
2017 Q.2: What is radioactive pollution?
2017 Q.5: What do you understand by Acid rain?
2018 Q.4: What is radioactive pollution?
2019 Q.4: Write a short note on Acid rain.
2023 Q.9: What is called environmental pollution? What are its different kinds? What are its global effect?
2024 Q.6: Explain environmental degradation and pollution. What are different kinds of environmental degradation and pollution?
Unit 2: Constitutional provisions, CrPC, IPC, environment and development, current problems, PIL
Key Topics Covered:
Section 133 CrPC
Indian Penal Code – Nuisance
Public Interest Litigation
Current Environmental Problems
Environmental as a Fundamental Right
Questions:
Constitutional Provisions:
2017 Q.7: Discuss the provisions relating to protect the environment under the Indian constitution.2018 Q.6: Discuss the provision relating to protect the environment under the Indian constitution.
2019 Q.6: What duty regarding environment cast in the state under article 48A of Indian constitution?
2022 Q.10: Discuss the provisions under the constitution relating to the protection of the environment.
2023 Q.3: Fundamental duties concerning environment under Constitution of India.
2023 Q.10: Is protection of the environment fundamental right? Explain with the help of relevant provisions and case laws.
CrPC, IPC, PIL:
2016 Q.6: Examine the scope of section 133 of the CRPC tool for combating environmental pollution.
2018 Q.9: What is the contribution of Public Interest Litigation to protect the environment?2019 Q.11: Noise is a nuisance in penal code and a health hazard in environmental law. Comment.
2022 Q.12: Discuss the provisions under Criminal Procedure Code 1975 for combating environmental pollution.
2023 Q.7: Examine the scope of section 133 of code of criminal procedure as a tool for combating environmental pollution.
2024 Q.7: Discuss Public Interest Litigation relating to the environment with case laws.
2024 Q.8: Noise is a nuisance in the penal code and a health hazard in environmental laws. Comment.
2019 Q.13: Write a detailed note on Public Interest Litigation and environment protection in India. Mention the contribution of MC Mehta in protection of the environment.
2023 Q.13(ii): Public Trust Doctrine
2023 Q.13(i): Polluter Pay Principle
2023 Q.13(iii): Current Environmental Problems
Unit 3: Environmental Legislations (EPA 1986, Air Act 1981, Water Act 1974, Forest Act 1927)
Key Topics Covered:
EPA 1986
Air Act 1981
Water Act 1974
Indian Forest Act 1927
Central and State Boards
Functions, Powers, Disqualifications, Sampling Procedure, Penal Provisions
Questions:
Environment Protection Act, 1986:
2019 Q.10: Explain the rules of regulating environment pollution under the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986.
2024 Q.10: Describe rules laid by the Central Government to regulate environmental pollution under Environmental Protection Act, 1986.Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981:
2016 Q.10: Describe the penal provisions imposed on the person for violating the order of the Board under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981.
2018 Q.13: Power of the State Government to Supersede the State Board Under Air Act.2019 Q.7: Conditions on use of certain industrial plants in air pollution control areas.
2023 Q.11: Restrictions on use of industrial plants.
2024 Q.9: Objectives of the Air Act – how far achieved?
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974:
2016 Q.7: Powers of Central Government to supersede the Central Board.
2016 Q.9: Power of State Board to take samples and procedure.2017 Q.10: Prohibition on use of streams/wells.
2018 Q.10: Disqualification of a person to be a member of the board.
2023 Q.8: Constitution of the State Board.
2024 Q.4: Define sewer and trade.
Forest Act, 1927:
2016 Q.12: Reserve and protected forest, rules laid by state.
2017 Q.13: Protected forests – power of state govt to make rules.2019 Q.2: Protected forests.
2022 Q.2: Protected forest.
2024 Q.2: Protected forest and Reserve forest.
2024 Q.11: Indian Forest Act, 1927 and environmental balance.
Other:
2018 Q.8: Functions and power of Central and State Pollution Control Boards.
2022 Q.13: Constitution, powers, functions of State Board under Air Act.2024 Q.13: Power of the state board to take samples of effluents.
Unit 4: Principles and Doctrines, Sustainable Development, NGT, International Treaties
Key Topics Covered:
Sustainable Development
Polluter Pays, Precautionary Principle, Public Trust DoctrineNational Green Tribunal
International Treaties
Questions:
Sustainable Development:
2018 Q.11(a): Concept of sustainable development.
2019 Q.12: Concept and role of Supreme Court.2023 Q.1: Sustainable Development and Environment.
NGT:
2022 Q.9: Constitution, powers and function of NGT.
2023 Q.12: NGT – Constitution, powers, functions with case laws.International Treaties:
2018 Q.12: Major international treaties & India’s compliance.
2024 Q.12: International Treaties and India’s measures.Doctrines:
2023 Q.13:
(i) Polluter Pay Principle
(ii) Public Trust Doctrine(iii) Current Environmental Problems
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