Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Geographical Perspective on selected issues and Problems

Question:

An airport in your locality is the source of which kind of pollution?

Options:

Air pollution

Noise pollution

Land pollution

Water pollution

Correct Answer:

Noise pollution

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Noise pollution

Airports are major sources of noise pollution due to the continuous take-off, landing, and engine sounds of aircrafts. While airports may also contribute to air pollution from fuel emissions, the most immediate and dominant type of pollution caused in the locality around an airport is noise pollution.