Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Statement I:Exposure to noise pollution adversely affects the physiological health of a person.

Statement II:Exposure to noise pollution adversely affects the psychological health of a person.

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true ✓ Correct

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false

CStatement I is true but Statement II is false

DStatement I is false but Statement II is true

Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Explanation

Both statements are true, as noise pollution damages the body and the mind alike.

Statement 1 is correct, since loud noise raises blood pressure, harms hearing and disturbs sleep.

Statement 2 is correct, since chronic noise breeds stress, irritability and poor concentration.

Prolonged exposure can permanently reduce hearing sensitivity.

Persistent noise also elevates the risk of cardiovascular disorders.

Ambient noise standards therefore cap permissible levels by zone and time.

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