Question

Which of the following is true about the hazards of noise pollution?

1. It can cause several health issues such as headache, stress, sleeplessness and high blood pressure.

2. It can increase heart rate in animals and induce fear.

3. It can cause permanent hearing loss in humans as well as animals.

• A. 1 and 2 only
  
• B. 1 and 3 only
  
• C. 2 and 3 only
  
• D. 1,2 and 3
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1,2 and 3


Noise pollution can cause many health issues in humans as well as animals. It can cause problems such as headache, stress and sleeping disorders. It may also cause cardiac problems like high blood pressure and cardiac arrest.
Loud sounds hurt the ears and can cause permanent hearing loss in humans as well as animals.
High intensity sounds also induce fear in animals, which can force species to abandon their habitat.