Question

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding sound pollution?

• A. Sound pollution can cause high blood pressure, heart failure,sleeping disorder and even loss of hearing.
  
• B. Plantation of trees besides the road reduces sound pollution.
• C. Using silencers in sound producing machines can reduce sound pollution.
• D. Sound proofed walls do not help in reducing noise pollution.
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D Sound proofed walls do not help in reducing noise pollution.


Sound pollution can cause several health hazards including sleeping disorders and high blood pressure. In some cases it can even cause heart failure and loss of hearing.
Sound pollution can be reduced through plantation of trees, use of silencers and sound proofed walls.