Question

Which are the sources of ‘noise pollution’ ?

Answer 1

Sources of noise pollution:

• The main identified sources of noise pollution are categorized as:
• Natural sources: Some natural phenomena like volcanic eruption, thunder, firestorm etc. are sources of noise pollution which is not humanly possible to control.
• Man-made sources: Some sources of noise pollution owing to human activities are occupational noise due to heavy industrial machines, domestic appliances, transport noise due to road traffic, aircraft, rail traffic and neighbourhood noise due to loud speakers, fireworks, entertainment etc.