Question

Assertion (A): The rapidly increasing number of vehicles on the roads is a big source of noise pollution.

Reason (R): Increasing traffic jams in congested areas lead to repeated hooting of horns by impatient drivers causing noise pollution.

Options

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

• Assertion (A) is true because the increasing number of vehicles on the roads contributes significantly to noise pollution, mainly through engine noise, honking, and other vehicle-related sounds.
• Reason (R) is also true, as traffic jams in congested areas often lead to impatient drivers honking their horns repeatedly, which directly contributes to noise pollution.
• R correctly explains why the increasing number of vehicles causes noise pollution, making the statement in option (a) correct.