Why has noise pollution become an environmental issue?

Increase in the number of musicians around the world

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Increase in processions and rallies

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Human ears have become more sensitive to sound

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Increase in urbanisation and industrialisation

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Solution

The correct option is D Increase in urbanisation and industrialisation
The increasing population, urbanisation and industrialisation have made noise pollution an ever-growing problem. If not addressed, it can have an adverse effect on human health and can also damage hearing.

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How do the following factors contribute to the environmental crisis in India? What problem do they pose for the government?

(i) Rising population

(ii) Air pollution

(iii) Water contamination

(iv) Affluent consumption standards

(v) Illiteracy

(vi) Industrialisation

(vii) Urbanisation

(viii) Reduction of forest coverage

(ix) Poaching

(x) Global warming

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