Question

Regarding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion [A]: Inhabitants close to busy airports are likely to experience health hazards.
Reason [R]: Sound levels of jet planes usually exceed 170 dB.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R explains A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R does not explain A
• C. A is correct but R is incorrect
• D. Both A and R are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is C A is correct but R is incorrect

Inhabitants close to busy airports experience health problems basically due to immense noise caused by air planes. Jet planes are one of the major contributors of noise pollution. However, the decibel level is around 150 dB and does not exceed 170 dB. Brief exposure to such extreme noises can cause permanent hearing loss; whereas prolonged exposure to increased noise levels such as from constant traffic, loud music, industrial noise etc. has chronic physiological and psychological effects.