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Noise pollution is created if noise is in excess to

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 70ā€“75 dB
  2. 50ā€“60 dB
  3. 80ā€“99 dB
  4. 40ā€“65 dB

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 80ā€“99 dB

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 80ā€“99 dB šŸ“š Explanation: Noise levels above 80-85 decibels (dB) are generally considered harmful to human hearing over prolonged exposure. The World Health Organization and environmental standards identify this range as the threshold where noise becomes "pollution" and can cause permanent damage.