MCQ on Noise Pollution for all competitive exams 2024

Want to test your knowledge on noise pollution? Try out the MCQ on Noise Pollution below and see how much you know about this critical issue! This topic is useful for the students preparing for government exams like UGC Net Environmental Science and other state and central govt exams

MCQ on Noise Pollution

1. What is the primary source of noise pollution in urban areas?

a) Industrial activities

b) Transportation

c) Agricultural practices

d) Residential areas

2. Which of the following is a non-point source of noise pollution?

a) Factories

b) Construction sites

c) Vehicles

d) Loudspeakers in public places

3. Noise pollution is measured in:

a) Watts

b) Decibels (dB)

c) Hertz (Hz)

d) Joules

4. Which of the following is an effect of prolonged exposure to high levels of noise?

a) Improved concentration

b) Hearing loss

c) Reduced stress

d) Enhanced sleep quality

5. Noise pollution can adversely affect:

a) Physical health only

b) Mental health only

c) Both physical and mental health

d) Social health

6. Which of the following is a preventive measure to reduce noise pollution from industries?

a) Planting trees around the industrial area

b) Using noise barriers

c) Promoting public awareness

d) All of the above

7. What is the impact of noise pollution on wildlife?

a) It has no effect on wildlife

b) It disrupts their communication and behavior

c) It improves their adaptability

d) It enhances their reproductive capabilities

8. Which law in India specifically addresses the issue of noise pollution?

a) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

b) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

c) Environment Protection Act

d) Wildlife Protection Act

9. What is the decibel of a threshold of pain?

a) 50-60 db

b) 20-30 db

c) 120-140 db

d) 160-180 db

10. What is the permissible noise limit of 120 db?

a) 2 minutes

b) 30 minutes

c) 30 seconds

d) 1 minute

Also see-MCQ on Air Pollution