ICSE Class 10 Biology Question 1 of 21

Multiple-Choice Questions — Question 1

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Question 1

Rita suffers from constant headaches and high blood pressure. Her residence is close to an airport. What could be the most likely cause of her condition?

  1. Noise pollution
  2. Air pollution
  3. Nuclear pollution
  4. Water pollution
Answer

Noise pollution

Reason — Living close to an airport exposes Rita to constant noise from airplanes taking off and landing, which can lead to noise pollution. Prolonged exposure to high levels of noise can cause stress, increase blood pressure, and result in headaches.