AIAS

NOISE
POLLUTION
12.Nov.20

By:
DR. KARUNENDRA SINGH
ASST. PROFESSOR
AMITY INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
AMITY UNIVERSITY, NOIDA CAMPUS, UTTAR-
PRADESH
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Noise is defined as unwanted sound and

it is a form of air pollution which threat
to health and well-being.

Noise pollution can lead to hearing loss,

sleep disruption, cardiovascular disease,
social handicaps, reduced productivity,
negative social behavior, annoyance
reactions, absenteeism and accidents.

Types of Noise Pollution

Human activities : Construction, Mining,

Vehicles, crackers , Rallye’s ,Loudspeakers
etc.

Natural activities : Animals, Cloud bursting,

Storm, Rain, Volcanic eruption etc.

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Fig: Decibel comparison Chart

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Causes of Noise Pollution :

 Uses of different kinds of gadgets at home

 Most of the industries use big
machines which are producing a large
amount of noise.
Generators, exhaust fans,
grinding mills also participates in
producing big noise.
 Construction
 Noise is common in most of the social
events whether it is marriage , parties
pub and rallies .
and workplace like TV, mobile, mixer
grinder, pressure cooker, vacuum cleaners,
washing machine and dryer , photocopier
machine, printer and cooler etc.
and mining activities
contributes noise pollutions like construction
of bridges, dams, buildings, stations, roads,
flyovers and mining for precious metals and
crude oil.

 Noise due to the vehicle (light and  The noise made by animals
heavy) on roads, airplanes flying over particularly barking dog generates up
houses, ships and trains. to 80 Db.

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Effects of Noise Pollution

 Constant exposure to loud levels of  High noise pollution can hinder the
noise can easily result in the damage of free communication between people..
our eardrums and loss of hearing
 Noise affects a wide range of animals and
 Excessive noise pollution have they react more aggressively.
psychological health effects like the
level of irritation increases with
increased noise, and people tend to
become less and less patient

 Noise pollution can relate to health

issues like headaches, high blood
pressure, respiratory agitation,
racing pulse, and, in exposure to
extremely loud, constant noise,
gastritis, colitis and even heart
attacks may occur 5
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Solutions to Minimise Noise Pollution

 By legislative action : Protecting  Use earplugs when you are in a noisy

certain areas, parts of the countryside,
areas of natural interest, city parks,
etc. to ensure noise management and
reduce noise pollution.
 The separate zones should be
developed for industrial , economic
zone and residential zones .
area because it lowers the overall
noise of the surroundings
 Use alternative means of transport
such as bicycles or electric vehicles
instead of taking the car

 Regular checking the surrounding

noise levels and limit the sounds
produces.

 Lowering the volume of the music

system and the television.
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 Questions AIAS

Q.1 What is noise pollution. Explain the sources of noise pollution.

Q.2 Write a note on the detrimental effect of noise pollution of human beings.

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 BOOKS
Text & References AIAS

(i) Fundamentals of Environmental Studies. Kaushik and Kaushik.

(ii) Fundamentals of Environmental Studies. DK Asthana and Meera Asthana,

A textbook of Environmental Studies.

(iii) Fundamentals of Environmental Studies; M Basu and Xavier Savarimuthu.

(iv) Fundamental Concept in Environmental Studies; DDMishra; Schand.

(v) Environmental Studies;  Benny joseph.

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 References
AIAS

[1] Environmental Studies ; Abasak; Environmental Pollution,140-143.

[2] Noise pollution; What cause noise pollution ;The Dr Binocs show;Youtube
channel

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