Question

Give strategies for noise pollution prevention.

Answer 1

• Strong legislation should be enforced to control and check unnecessary and unbearable noise.
• Public awareness should be created about noise pollution and its harmful effects.
• Modern technology should be used to produce noiseless or low-noise machines.
• Very loud music in restaurants, public places and crowded streets should be prohibited.
• Unnecessary honking and high-beam horns on automobiles should be restricted.
• Acoustic materials should be used on the ceilings and walls of classrooms, gymnasiums and indoor halls to reduce reverberation.
• Children should be kept away from areas and scenes where noise levels are very high.