Noise pollution is quantified using decibels (dB), which is a logarithmic unit that measures the intensity of sound. The threshold of hearing for humans is 0 dB, while levels above 85 dB are generally considered harmful to human health if exposure is prolonged.
List-I | List-II | ||
1 | Nitrogen rich fertilizers | p | Ozone depletion |
2 | Carbon dioxide | q | Eutrophication |
3 | Carbon monoxide | r | Greenhouse effect |
4 | CFC’s | s | Air pollutant |
Match List I with List II:
List I (Exposure) | List II (Disease) |
---|---|
A. Cotton dust | I. Byssinosis |
B. Asbestos | II. Silicosis |
C. Silica | III. Asbestosis |
D. Hay or grain dust | IV. Farmer’s lung |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: