Question

How can noise pollution be minimised?

Answer 1

Noise pollution can be minimised:

1. Automobiles should be fitted with silencers and soft horns.
2. The horns of motor vehicles should not be blown unnecessarily. The horns should not be blown at all near-silence zones (especially near hospitals).
3. We should not play radio, television and stereo system too loudly.
4. Airports and noise-making factories should be shifted away from the residential areas of the city.
5. The use of loudspeakers at social and religious functions should be banned.
6. Cars and other vehicles should not play loud music while driving. This disturbs the concentration of other drivers and also disturbs the residents of the neighbourhood.
7. Machines should be maintained in good condition to reduce industrial noise pollution.
8. Avoid bursting fireworks which make a loud noise.
9. Ear plugs should be used by bus or train drivers, mechanics, workers in a factory, etc.
10. Trees must be planted along the roads and around the buildings to cut down the sounds reaching the residents.
11. Trees act as sound absorbers. Thus, reducing the harmful effects of noise pollution.

Hence, above some are points which help to reduce noise pollution.