Which of the following is generally not a source of noise pollution in our surroundings?

Horns of buses, cars and trucks

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Musical instruments

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Firecrackers

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Loudspeakers

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Solution

The correct option is B Musical instruments
Loudspeakers, crackers, horns of buses, cars and trucks are all unpleasant to ears. Hence, they can be considered as a source of noise pollution in our surroundings. Musical instruments produce music which is pleasant. So they are not a source of noise pollution.

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