Question

Enumerate measures of tackling noise pollution.

Answer 1

• Strong legislations to check unpalatable noise.
• Dissemination of right information to the public on noise and its harmful effects
• Harnessing technology to produce, as far as possible, noiseless machines such as fans, compressors, diesel engines, etc.
• Banning playing of very loud music in restaurants, public places, in the crowded streets.
• Allowing no hi-beam horns on automobiles.
• Using acoustics to ceilings and walls of the classrooms (acceptable noise level for classrooms is or less), gymnasium, cinema halls, and indoor training halls to reduce reverberations.
• Keeping young children away from the noisy areas and scenes.