Question

What measures can the government take to reduce noise pollution?

• A. Use of horns with jarring sounds has to be promoted
• B. Misuse of loudspeakers should be checked
• C. More trees should be planted on the roadsides
• D. Number of industries should be reduced

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B

Misuse of loudspeakers should be checked

C

More trees should be planted on the roadsides

Noise pollution is caused by elevated levels of sound that may lead to adverse effects in humans or other living organisms. It can be minimised by planting of trees as they muffle the noise, misuse of loudspeakers should be checked by law enforcers. Use of horns with jarring sounds cause noise pollution.