Question

Consider the following statement:
1. Noise pollution leads to deafness and effects mental and emotional health also.
2. There is no effect on nature due to noise pollution.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Noise pollution means the presence of disturbing or unwanted noise in the environment. The noise pollution has far-reaching consequences and has many physical, physiological as well as psychological effects on human beings. The physical effect of noise pollution is on the hearing ability of a person. Continuous exposure to noise may result in temporary or permanent shifting of the hearing threshold of a person depending upon the level and duration of exposure. The psychological effects of noise pollution may include:

a)Depression and fatigue which considerably reduces the efficiency of a person.

b) Emotional disturbance etc.