Which of the following statement(s) is/are true regarding considering the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000? (i). The State Government shall categorize the areas into industrial, commercial, residential or silence areas/zones for the purpose of implementation of noise standards for different areas (ii). An area comprising not less than 1000 meters around hospitals, educational institutions and courts may be declared as silence area/zone for the purpose of these rules
- AOnly (i)Correct
- BOnly (ii)
- CBoth (i) and (ii)
- DNeither (i) nor (ii)
Solution
Concept
State Government categorises areas. A silence zone is 100 m around hospitals, schools and courts.
Step-by-step solution
1. Check (i): Rule 3(2) says the State Government categorises areas into industrial, commercial, residential or silence zones. This is true. 2. Check (ii): the silence zone is an area of not less than 100 m, not 1000 m. This is false. 3. So only (i) is true.
Explanation
The State Government decides the area categories for noise standards. The silence zone is at least 100 metres around hospitals, educational institutions and courts. 1000 m is wrong.
Why the other options are wrong
B and C are wrong because (ii) uses 1000 m instead of 100 m. D is wrong because (i) is true.
Shortcut
Silence zone = 100 m (not 1000 m).
Common mistake
Reading 100 m as 1000 m.
Correct answer: A) Only (i)