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What steps should be taken to reduce the effect of noise pollution?
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Solution
- Strict guidelines should be set for the use of loudspeakers on social, religious, and political occasions.
- All automobiles should have effective silencers.
- People should be encouraged to refrain from excessive honking while driving.
- Industrial machines and home appliances should be properly maintained.
- All communication systems must be operated in low volumes.
- Residential areas should be free from heavy vehicles.
- A green corridor belt should be set up around the industries as per the regulations of the pollution control board.
- People working in noisy factories should wear earplugs.
- People should be encouraged to plant trees and to use absorbing materials like curtains and cushions in their homes.
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