Question

While in the advanced countries the use of the 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
the concept that slower vehicles should keep left and give way to faster vehicles is not known to our drivers.
The result is a mindless cacophony of noise that is disturbing. The urban noise level is high mostly because
of ill-maintained engines and use of the horn. Despite the fact that some areas are classified as „No Horn‟
zones, this is observed more in the breach than in 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. Fines should be imposed on those who use the horn
unnecessarily.
A. Answer the following questions. (4x1=4m)
a. In which sense are the most Indian drivers different from the drivers in advanced countries?
b. Which two things contribute to noise in cities?
c. “ ….this is observed more in breach than in practice”(para 1) „This‟ refers to ------- .
d. Which two ways are suggested to reduce noise in cities?

Answer 1

Answer:

While the advanced countries the use of horn is an exception, we appear to drive on the horn and brakes. ... This urban noise level is high mostly because of ill-maintained engines and use of the horn. Despite the fact that some areas are classified as "No horn" zones, this is observed more in the breach than practice.