Question

Assertion :Inhabits close to very busy airport experiences insomnia and anxiety. Reason: The sound level of aeroplanes usually exceeds 160 dB.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

• Noise pollution is defined as any undesirable human or machine created noise which disturbs the balance or activity of human or animal life.
• Noise pollution can damage physiological and psychological health. High blood pressure, insomnia,stress-related illness(anxiety), sleep disruption, hearing loss, and productivity loss are the problems related to noise pollution.
• Noise or sound is measured in decibels(dB). Typical noise levels measured as follows library(35dB),office(60-65dB),normal traffic(70-80dB),airport( >120).
• Inhabits close to very busy airport experience insomnia and anxiety because The sound level of airplanes usually exceeds 160 dB.
  
• So, the correct answer is 'Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion'.