Question

A human being cannot tolerate very loud sound What is the level of loudness which a human being can tolerate?

(a) 80 dB

(b) 115 dB

(c) 100 dB

(d) 40 dB

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) 80 dB

The noise level of 80 decibels or more for more than 8 hours a day increases tension and changes in breathing patterns. Continued exposure to high levels of noise results in fatigue, hearing loss or even total loss of hearing, changes in blood circulation, changes in breathing, etc.