Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Noise pollution caused by industries affects human health in the following ways:

1. Hearing impairment — Prolonged exposure to loud industrial noise can damage hearing ability.
2. Increased heart rate and blood pressure — Noise acts as a source of stress and causes physiological effects such as raised heart rate and blood pressure.

It also causes irritation and anger.

Source: Industrial Pollution and Environmental Degradation, Chapter 6

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The answer is directly lifted from the passage: "Noise pollution not only results in irritation and anger, it can also cause hearing impairment, increased heart rate and blood pressure among other physiological effects." Examiners expect exactly these points. Name any two distinct effects clearly — do not write vague answers like "it is harmful to health." Using the correct terminology (hearing impairment, blood pressure) earns full marks.