Important Questions — Environmental Law, Unit 4

Previous Osmania University LL.B. exam questions for Environmental Law, Unit IV, each linked to the notes or case-law post that answers it. Sourced from actual OU Paper V: Environmental Law question papers — August/September 2013, February/March 2017, March/April 2017, March/April 2018, September/October 2017, September/October 2021, and February 2026 (Code No. H-12005). Every question here is answerable entirely from what's already published on this site.

Part A — Short Answer

1. Article 21 of the constitution. (March/April 2017 — as it relates to environmental protection)
   Role of the Indian Judiciary in the Evolution of Environmental Jurisprudence
2. Briefly explain the importance of Article 51A(g) of the Constitution of India. (February 2026)
   Article 48A and Article 51A(g) of the Constitution of India
3. Right to wholesome Environment. (March/April 2018)
   Role of the Indian Judiciary in the Evolution of Environmental Jurisprudence

Part B — Long Answer

1. Explain the provisions of the Indian Constitution relating to protection of the environment. (August/September 2013)
   Article 48A and Article 51A(g) of the Constitution of IndiaArticle 31(C) of the Constitution of India
2. Explain the Right to a wholesome environment under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. (February 2026)
   Role of the Indian Judiciary in the Evolution of Environmental Jurisprudence
3. Discuss the role of the Indian Judiciary in the evolution of environmental jurisprudence. (February 2026, September/October 2021)
   Role of the Indian Judiciary in the Evolution of Environmental Jurisprudence
4. Discuss the various constitutional remedies available for the protection of environment. (March/April 2017, September/October 2017)
   Writ Jurisdiction and Environmental ProtectionArticle 48A and Article 51A(g) of the Constitution of India
5. How is PIL/SAL an instrument of environment protection? (February/March 2015, February/March 2016)
   Writ Jurisdiction and Environmental Protection

Part C — Problem / Case-Study Questions

1. Government imposed a ban on manufacture of Ganesh idols with synthetic materials. Traders argue that this interferes with their freedom of trade. Discuss. (August/September 2013)
   Article 31(C) of the Constitution of IndiaLegislative Powers of the Centre and State Government over Environment
2. A PIL was filed by an NGO in the High Court highlighting mining activities which have reduced the Mussoorie hills' tree and forest cover and accelerated soil erosion, resulting in landslides and blockage of underground water. The court ordered closure of the polluting quarries. Discuss. (March/April 2017, September/October 2017; see Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of U.P. (1985))
   Writ Jurisdiction and Environmental Protection
3. Bombay Municipal Corporation failed to provide an effective drainage system in some areas of its jurisdiction, as a result of which waste water accumulated on the streets, providing a breeding place for mosquitoes. Suggest an appropriate constitutional remedy to solve this problem. (March/April 2018)
   Writ Jurisdiction and Environmental Protection
4. The State Government has undertaken construction of a mega hydro-electric project in a Reserve Forest area, which is going to affect the natural environment of that area. A public interest litigation was filed to that effect before the Supreme Court. Discuss the admissibility of the petition. (September/October 2021; see Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India (2000))
   Writ Jurisdiction and Environmental Protection