Question

Which of the following measures would help in controlling noise pollution in the residential areas?

• A. Setting up industries away from residential areas
• B. Maintenance of old vehicles and machines
• C. Restriction on unnecessary honking
• D. Cutting down trees

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Restriction on unnecessary honking

To control noise pollution, noise producing industries should be set up away from residential areas. Old vehicles and machines should be maintained properly which otherwise can produce a lot of noise. Restrictions should be put on unnecessary honking.
Planting more trees along the roads and bulidings will help in controlling the noise pollution as trees serves as good sound absorbers.