The unit for measuring noise pollution is___________ .
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Decibel
The level of steady noise is measured by sound level expressed in decibels (dB).
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 22-05-2023 (Slot 2), and in CUET (UG) 2022 on 30-08-2022 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2025-26): “Noise Pollution Noise pollution refers to the state of unbearable and uncomfortable to human beings which is caused by noise from different sources. This matter has become a serious concern only in recent years due to a variety of technological innovations.… associated with community activities. The level of steady noise is measured by sound level expressed in terms of decibels (dB).…” |