Noise pollution cannot be minimized by moving airports, factories and railway stations away from residential areas.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Factories, railway stations, bus stands and airports produce loud noise and hence they result in restlessness, mental exhaustion and other adverse effects in us. So they should be located away from residential areas in order to reduce the extent of noise pollution.

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(a) What is meant by noise pollution? Mention some of the sources of noise pollution in your surroundings.

(b) Explain how noise pollution (or excessive loud noise) is harmful to human beings.

(d) What can be done along the roads to reduce noise pollution caused by traffic from reaching the residents of the area?

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