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प्रश्न
What are the hazards of noise pollution?
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उत्तर
- Noise may cause irritation, stress, nervousness, and headache.
- Long-term exposure to noise may change the sleeping pattern of a person.
- Sustained exposure to noise may affect hearing ability. Sometimes, it leads to loss of hearing.
- Sudden exposure to louder noise may cause a heart attack and unconsciousness.
- The noise of horns, loud speakers, etc, causes disturbances leading to lack of concentration.
- Noise pollution affects a person’s peace of mind.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is meant by noise pollution?
Name one source of sound causing noise pollution.
List two major harmful effects of the following:
Prolonged noise such as the one produced by crackers.
Mention any two measures to minimise noise pollution.
Explain the Term: Noise pollution
Complete the table.
| Nature of sound | Unpleasant | Pleasant |
| Speaking | ||
| Whispering | ||
| Aeroplane sounds | ||
| Horns of Vehicles | ||
| Railway Engine | ||
| Rustling of leaves | ||
| Neighing of a horse | ||
| Ticking of a clock |
State briefly how is noise pollution detrimental to human health.
Noise is produced by
What steps should be taken to reduce the effect of noise pollution?
List three sources of noise pollution in your locality.
