Question

While in the advanced countries the use of horn is an exception, we appear to drive on the horn and

brakes. Drivers have developed a habit of using the horn whether needed or not. “Horn if you want

side” is painted on some vehicles, which means they won‟t move unless compelled to do so by a loud

sound. The concept that slower the vehicles should keep left and give way to faster vehicles is not

known to our drivers. The result is mindless cacophony of noise that is disturbing. The urban noise is

high mostly because of ill-maintained engines and use of horn. Despite the fact that some areas are

classified as “No horn” zones, this is observed more in breach than practice.

Visitors from overseas wonder how we put up with such noise that is ear- splitting.

The fact is that the traffic police themselves are not setting examples to others. They should take

interest in advising drivers to use the horn sparingly, if at all. It is often used to scare others or get the

right of way. Indiscipline is the root cause of such rash driving using the power of one's shrill horn.

For the urban noise level to come down there is no alternative to curbing the use of horn strictly.

Fine should be imposed on those who use the horn unnecessarily.

Answer the questions on the basis of the understanding of the above passage.

a. What are the two ways to reduce the noise in the cities?

b. What should police do according to the passage?

c. What are the two things that contribute to noise in the cities?

d. Write a word which means the same as 'controlling' or 'restricting' in the passage.

e. Some areas are classified as _________zones.​

Answer 1

Answer:

e) some areas are classified as No harm zones