Question

Which is the best way to control noise pollution among the four fundamental ways?

(a) Reduce noise at the source

(b) Block the path of noise

(c) Increase the path length

(d) Protect the recipient

This question was addressed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

My doubt stems from Noise Pollution Control Techniques topic in section Environmental Pollution of Energy Management

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Reduce noise at the source

To elaborate: The best control method for noise pollution is to reduce the noise levels at the source. We a noise is reduced at the source tan pollution won’t occurrence in the proceeding steps and thus it won’t affect any organisms.