Class 10 – Comprehension – SET 2 Welcome to your Class 10 - Comprehension - SET 2 1. Which of the following is an example of recreational noise? Loudspeakers used at a night festival without considering the disturbance caused to others. Noise caused by construction work in residential areas. Traffic noise during peak hours in the city. Noise from machinery in a manufacturing unit. None 2. In paragraph 1, what does the phrase “the swelling tide of noise which is engulfing urban as well as rural areas” imply about the spread of noise pollution? Noise pollution is decreasing in urban areas but rising in rural regions. Noise pollution is rapidly increasing and spreading everywhere. Noise pollution is limited to industrial cities. Only urban areas are affected by noise pollution. None 3. Support the writer’s claim that noise pollution has significant health impacts. Which of the following is correct? Noise pollution causes only psychological discomfort. Noise causes tiredness and sleepiness in workers. Noise mainly affects hearing and vision. Noise is linked to nausea, vomiting, hypertension, and heart problems. None 4. In the phrase “noise-making seems to have become the latest status symbol,” the word “status symbol” refers to: A common annoyance in public spaces. An object or action that indicates a person’s wealth or importance. A method used to block out other sounds. A new trend in manufacturing. None 5. Complete the sentence: Noise is less likely to be perceived as a threat because – it does not have a visible form and is easily dismissed it is mainly produced by machines people are not aware of any noise regulations it is only harmful in very high concentrations None 6. What is the psychological impact of noise pollution on workers? Noise causes irritation and decreases patience, making workers more likely to be frustrated and disrupt production. Noise in industries results in increased motivation and productivity. Workers become more focused when exposed to noise. There is no psychological impact of noise on workers. None 7. State whether the following statement is True or False: “Recreational noise, such as loudspeakers at festivals, can affect people’s sleep and cause health complications.” True Partially true Cannot be determined False None 8. Which of the following are two effects of noise pollution on human health as mentioned in paragraph 3? Fatigue and toothache Hearing loss and blurred vision Skin allergies and low blood pressure Vomiting and cardiovascular problems None Time's up Related Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
