A STUDY ON IMPACT OF NOISE POLLUTION

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By

SHANMUGA PRIYA.S

39740216

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POLLUTION under my supervision from

December 2021 to February 2022.

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“A STUDY ON IMPACT OF NOISE POLLUTION” done by me under the guidance of Dr.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I am pleased to acknowledge my sincere thanks to Board of Management of

SATHYABAMA for their kind encouragement in doing this project and for

completing it successfully. I am grateful to them.

I convey my sincere thanks to Dr. BHUVANESWARI G., Dean, School of

Business Administration and Dr. PALANI A., Head, Department of Commerce for

providing me necessary support and details at the right time during the

progressive reviews.

I would like to express my sincere and deep sense of gratitude to my Project Guide

Dr. YASMEEN BANO, MBA, M.Phil, Ph.D Assistant Professor of the School

of Management Studies or her valuable guidance, suggestions and constant

encouragement paved way for the successful completion of my project work.

I wish to express my thanks to all Teaching and Non-teaching staff members of

the School of Business Administration who were helpful in many ways for the

completion of the project.

SHANMUGA PRIYA.S
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER NO. TITLE PAGE NO

ABSTRACT I

LIST OF TABLES Ii

LIST OF CHARTS Iii

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Industry Profile 3

1.3 Company Profile 4

1.4 Statement of the problem 4

1.5 Objectives of the Study 5

1.6 Need for the study 5

1.7 Scope and Significance of Study 5

2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE

2.1 Review of Literature 6

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Methodology 8

3.2 Research Design 8

3.3 Sampling Technique 8

3 3.4 Sources of Data 9

3.5 Structure of Questionnaire 9

3.6 Sample Size 10

3.7 Period of Study 11

3.8 Profile area of the study 11

3.9 Hypothesis/ Analytical Tools 11

4 DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

4.1. Percentage Analysis 14

4.1 Age of the Respondents 14
4.2 Gender of respondents 15
4.3 Profession of the respondents 16
4.4 Do you know what is Noise pollution 17
4.5 What it is noise pollution causes most affected
to you in what way 18

4.6 How can we stop noise pollution 19

4.7 How does noise pollution affect us 20

4.8 What produces maximum noise pollution 21

4.9 Which areas has the noise pollution in Chennai

What would you think about it 22

4.9 Who is the world’s nosiest city would you think 24

4.10 Have you ever lodged a complaints about a 25

Neighbour being to noisy
4.11 How long have you lived in your current houses 26
Is there any problem of noise in your area
4.12 Are you aware that there are rules and 27
Regulations regarding noise
4.13 what is the conclusion of the noise pollution 28
Give some ideas
5 FINDINGS, SUGGESTIONS AND CONCLUSION

5.1 Findings of the Study 31

5.2 Suggestions 32

5.3 Limitations of the study 32

5.4 Conclusion 33

REFERENCES 33

APPENDIX – I (Questionnaire) 34
 ABSTRACT

Noise pollution is a major problem in cities around the world. Noise is defined
as unwanted sound. Environmental noise consists of all the unwanted sounds
in our communities except that which originates in the workplace.

The potential health effects of noise pollution are numerous, pervasive,

persistent, medically and socially significant. Noise produces direct and
cumulative adverse effects that impair health and that degrade residential,
social and working environment with corresponding real (economic) and
intangible (well-being) losses. Noise represents an important public health
problem that can lead to hearing loss, sleep disruption, cardiovascular disease,
social handicaps, reduced productivity, negative social behaviour, annoyance
reactions, absenteeism and accidents. It can impair the ability to enjoy one's
property and leisure time and increases the frequency of antisocial behaviour.
Noise adversely affects general health and well-being in the same way as does
chronic stress. It adversely affects future generations by degrading residential,
social, and learning environments with corresponding economic losses. The
aim of enlightened governmental controls should be to protect citizens from the
adverse effects of airborne pollution, including those produced by noise.
People have the right to choose the nature of their acoustical environment; it
should not be imposed by others.

This study about the perception of public on transport increase is done on

descriptive research method with sampling done by convenient sampling under
now probability sampling. The study is focused on public numbering up to 68,
public through google forms who was affected due to transport increasing in
Chennai and other metro cities in India.

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 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION:

Florence Nightingale recognized noise as a health hazard in 1859 when she

wrote “Unnecessary noise is the most cruel abuse of care which can be inflicted
on either the sick or the well”. Noise pollution; an urban territorial phenomenon
is assuming serious proportions in every city. The frequency and intensity of
pollution has been increasing day by day. Noise pollution is an annoyance to
human beings. The noise is usually machine-created sound that disrupts
activity or balance of human’s way of life. It is a growing environmental problem
that is increasingly becoming an omnipresent, yet unnoticed form of pollution
not only in developed countries but also in the developing countries. The word
noise is derived from Latin word ‘‘Nausea’’ implying ‘‘unwanted sound’’ or
sound that is loud, unpleasant or unexpected. It can be defined as wrong
sound, in the wrong place and at the wrong time. The noise problems of the
past pale in significance When compared with those experienced by modern
city dwellers; noise pollution continues to grow in extent, frequency, and
severity as a result of population growth, urbanization, and technological
developments. Due to exposure of noise people are suffering from difference
kinds of diseases like Hearing Impairment, Interference with spoken
communication, Sleep disturbances, cardiovascular disturbances, Annoyance
etc.

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 ➢ WHY:

Noise is a pollutant. Chronic exposure to environmental noise, such as road or

aircraft traffic, is associated with a variety of adverse health effects, including sleep
disturbance, stress, heart disease, stroke, weight gain, and diabetes.

➢ WHERE:

In Chennai & around cities.

➢ WHEN:

The problem arises during today scenario.

➢ WHAT

Private transport and festivals have risen sharply in the last six month after
COVID-19 Pandemic, a major reason for the high noise pollution.

➢ WHO:

My target is both men and women at the age group [10-75]

➢ HOW:

I found this problem during current scenario.

➢ HOW MUCH:

I will take maximum of 68 samples and minimum of 90 people.

AREA OF INDUSTRY:

An online questionnaire was developed to collect that required data in the most
efficient manner possible. The questionnaire was distributed via electronic mail to the
potential participants. The unit of analysis was private transportation in main cities.

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 ➢ SAMPLE SIZE:

It comprises of 60-70 respondents from Chennai and around cities, spread

across various socio demographic profiles.

➢ SAMPLING DESIGN:

A random sampling method was adopted to draw the sample respondents for
the study. Random sampling means each individual element in the universe has an
equal chance of being chosen.

➢ POPULATION:

My survey is among both men and women at the age group of 30-40

➢ LOCATION:

My survey location is Chennai & around cities.

➢ TYPE OF INDUSTRY:

CPCB

1.2 INDUSTRY PROFILE:

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), statutory organisation, was

constituted in September, 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act, 1974. Further, CPCB was entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

It serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of
Environment and Forests of the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Principal Functions of the CPCB, as spelt out in the Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, (i) to
promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention,
control and abatement of water pollution, and (ii) to improve the quality of air and to
prevent, control or abate air pollution in the country.

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 Air Quality Monitoring is an important part of the air quality management.

The National Air Monitoring Programme (NAMP) has been established with

objectives to determine the present air quality status and trends and to control

and regulate pollution from industries and other source to meet the air quality

standards. It also provides background air quality data needed for industrial siting

and towns planning.

Water Quality Monitoring is an important part of the Water quality

management. Fresh water is a finite resource essential for use in agriculture,

industry, propagation of wildlife & fisheries and for human existence. India is a

riverine country. It has 14 major rivers, 44 medium rivers and 55 minor rivers

besides numerous lakes, ponds and wells which are used as primary source of

drinking water even without treatment. Most of the rivers being fed by monsoon

rains, which is limited to only three months of the year, run dry throughout the

rest of the year often carrying wastewater discharges from industries or

cities/towns endangering the quality of our scarce water resources

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1.3 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:

➢ Noise affects people in various ways. Its effects relate to hearing, the vegetative
nervous system, the psyche, spoken communication, sleep and performance.
Since noise acts as a stressor, an increased burden on the body leads to higher
energy consumption and greater wear.
➢ It is thus suspected that noise can primarily favour diseases in which stress
plays a contributory role, such as cardiovascular diseases, which can then be
manifested in the form of hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris,
or even apoplexy.
➢ The effects in the psychosocial field are likewise dramatic. The stress caused
by environmental noise is a central concern, not only in the industrial nations,
but increasingly also in the developing countries.
➢ Owing to the continuous and massive growth of traffic volumes, both on the
roads and in the air, the stress caused by environmental noise has increased
steadily in terms of both its duration and the area affected.

1.4 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY:

➢ To Find out the reason for noise pollution.

➢ To regulate and control noise producing and generate sources.
➢ To Maintain the ambient air quality standards in respect of noise.
➢ To assess the government action towards the crisis.
➢ To understand why many peoples affects by noise pollution.
➢ To give effective suggestions for the recovery.

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1.5 NEED FOR STUDY:

➢ The study of Impact on noise pollution we have to know how many peoples
are living in this world in noisy areas.

➢ How many peoples are affected through noise pollution And I collected data
from my friends and family side. And also aware the people how to react and
how to control our self to don’t make noise.

➢ Noise pollution and its effect on human health and his welfare is recently
considered as an important and vital issue which encourages scientists and
interested agencies all over the world, such as World Health Organization
(WHO), to conduct more researches concerning assessment of its levels and
harmful effects.

➢ This study was mainly focused on the Impact of Noise Pollution on don’t make
noise and we should aware ourself.

1.6 SCOPE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY:

➢ This report discusses the societal impacts of environmental and traffic noise,
and the benefits that could be withdrawn from their reduction.

➢ Environmental noise pollution is considered as one of the main environmental

problems in today’s society.

➢ In the scope of study to aware the people should follow the regulations of the
noise pollution.

➢ These levels can affect health and well-being, which will be reflected on
working and living conditions, consequently affecting the economy.

➢ So the purpose is to analyse the difficulties faced by noise pollution.

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 CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF LITERATURE

2.1 REVIEW OF LITERATURE:

(Shih, H. H.) In this research paper, Physically, noise is a complex sound

that has little or no periodicity. However, the essential characteristic of
noise is its undesirability. Thus, noise can be defined as any annoying or
unwanted sound. In recent years, the rapid increase of noise level in our
environment has become a national pusblic health hazard. Noise affects
man's state of mental, physical, and social well-being. The problem forms
a special type of air pollution. Noise study is a rather new subject among
other branches of science. The transition from art to near-science started
before World War II. The work is an attempt to arrive at an understanding
of the general situation on the problem of noise. The survey consists of
four major parts: the present status of noise pollution, its sources, its
effects, and the control. Finally, lists of terminology and a bibliography
relating to noise pollution problems are included.

Rao and Rao carried out noise pollution studies and community survey in
the city of Visakhapatnam (1991-1992). Noise levels and subjective
measurements were recorded in different localities; correlation of
annoyance using mean dissatisfaction score (MDS) with 198 traffic noise
was studied and predictions were made. Subjective response to noise
exposure obtained on a 7-point scale of dissatisfaction was correlated with
the measured L eq and L dn data. The authors concluded that values
predicted from the regression equations were found to be far more reliable
compared with those obtained from other studies done previously.

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Chakraborty reported the status of road traffic noise and community
response in Calcutta metropolis in terms of seasonal basis (1998). Based
on the annoyance survey, regression association of noise parameters and
percent of highly annoyed population were developed along with MDS
predictions and it was reported that 30% of the subjects were highly
annoyed with traffic noise, and models of noise and annoyance were
highly correlated.

Ingle and Pachpande conducted a community survey on traffic noise

among residents of Jalgaon city (2005). The result of the audiometric
study undertaken showed mild hearing impairment in both the target
group (exposed and unexposed) population. Moderate hearing loss was
reported in high number in subjects from the exposed group of residence.
It was observed that the self-reported hearing loss using the screening
questions and rating scale were moderately good measure of hearing
impairment in comparison to audiometric assessment. It was reported that
81% of those surveyed were affected by noise from highway in
comparison to the unexposed group (61 %). It was concluded that the
exposure of the population to higher noise levels had affected the hearing
capability in the area. No exposure-effect curves were reported.

Henk M.E. Miedema Annoyance Caused by Environmental Noise

Elements for EvidenceBased Noise Policies Discussion of the findings of
multiple research documents. Noise annoyance is a sensitive indicator of
adverse noise effects and by itself means that noise affects people’s
quality of life. For noise annoyance, extensive research has provided
relationships that predict the level of noise annoyance that can be
expected at a given level of noise exposure. At present, it is possible to
calculate maps showing the exposures to noise from aircraft, road traffic,
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and railways, and with the relationships between exposure and
annoyance, these can be translated into estimates of the number of
people annoyed. These estimates can be made on the basis of the
calculated existing noise exposures, but also, on the basis of scenarios or
future noise levels so that the consequences of different scenarios can be
explored. Because effects of environmental noise do not require
extremely high or long exposures, they occur, with different degrees of
intensity, in a substantial part of the world population, especially in areas
with a dense population and dense transportation networks. As a
consequence, noise is a global issue that continues to detract from
sustainable development. This article attempts to contribute to evidence-
based noise policies by providing a review and systematization of noise-
effects modeling and findings. The results presented can be used in noise
abatement policy to find the best practical ways of reducing noise induced
effects through the reduction of noise exposure. At present, it is possible
to calculate noise maps showing the exposures to noise in residential
areas. With the relationships between exposure and effects as presented
here, these can be translated into estimates of the number of people
affected. Estimates of effects can Miedema, Henk M.E. "Annoyance
Caused by Environmental Noise: Elements for Evidence-Based Noise
Policies." Journal of Social Issues 63, no. 1 (2007): 41-57.

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 CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 METHODOLOGY:

Research methods are the techniques and tools by which you research a subject or a
topic. Research methodology involves the learning of various techniques to conduct
research and acquiring knowledge to perform tests, experiments, surveys, and critical
analysis.

Research methodology simply refers to the practical “how” of any given piece of
research. It’s about how a researcher systematically designs a study to ensure valid
and reliable results that address the research aims and objectives.

3.2 RESEARCH DESIGN:

A research design is the arrangement of conditions for collection and analysis of data
in a manner that aims to combine relevance to the research purpose with economy in
procedure. This Research design applied for the study is ‘Descriptive Research’.

3.2.1 Descriptive research design:

Descriptive research aims to accurately and systematically describe a population,

situation or phenomenon. It can answer what, where, when and how questions, but
not why questions. A descriptive research design can use a wide variety of research
methods to investigate one or more variables.

3.3 SAMPLING TECHNIQUE:

Sample design is the theoretical basis and the practice mean by generalizing from
characteristics of relatively few of the comprising population. It is the method by which
the sample is chosen.

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3.3.1 Non-probability sampling:

Non-probability sampling is defined as a sampling technique in which the researcher

selects samples based on the subjective judgment of the researcher rather than
random selection.

3.4 SOURCES OF DATA:

Sources of Data begins with figuring out what sort of data is needed, followed by the
collection of a sample from a certain section of the population. Next, you have to utilize
a certain tool to gather the data from the chosen sample. The two types of sources of
data are:

3.4.1 Primary data:

The Primary data for this study was collected through questionnaire.

3.4.2 Secondary data:

Secondary data was collected from external sources like Websites, Journals etc.

3.5 STRUCTURE OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE:

The questionnaire follows a simple and basic layout. It is made easy for the
participants to respond to the questionnaire without any delay or confusion. The set of
question and the answer options present in the questionnaire are predetermined and
are constructed by myself based on general questions regarding the main topic. The
structure of questionnaire used in this project is as follows.

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3.5.1 Basic introduction:

The questionnaire begins with small and simplifies description regarding the
questionnaire – Title and description of the topic.

3.5.2 Personal details:

The actual questionnaire begins here where the participants are asked about their
personal details such as their name, age, gender and occupation.

3.5.3 Research related questions:

The next set of questions in the questionnaire consists of the questions related to
public where the participants are asked on their general opinion on their increase in
fuel price.

3.5.4 Perception questions:

The next set of questions in the questionnaire focus on increase in fuel price related
question on whether the participants are affecting due to increase in fuel price.

3.5.5 Likert scalling questions:

The likert scalling questions include moderate options in its scale.

3.5.6 Suggestion questions:

The last and final questions in the questionnaire focus on the suggestion questions of
the participants regarding the questionnaire.

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3.6 SAMPLE SIZE:

The sample size for the project had a target of 70-100 participants. The fixed target of
the sampling size has been achieved as the total number of respondents for the
survey questionnaire was 100. Total of 102 responses helped the project to analyze
more response and it helped to derive a conclusion recording people’s perception
towards a study of satisfaction of public how they consider it.

3.7 PERIOD OF STUDY:

This is one-time research where the research is conducted only for one-time and that
the project is based on the responses derived from a definite period of time. The period
of study for the project of about 30 days project is based on the responses collected
from the 100 participants in the 10 days' time period.

3.8 PROFILE AREA OF THE STUDY:

➢ The survey conductded various location is Chennai.
➢ The survey targeted people is both Men and Women at the age group of 20-
40

3.9 HYPOTHESIS / ANALYTICAL TOOLS:

➢ CHI-SQUARE TEST:
A chi-square statistic is one way to show a relationship between two
categorical variables. In statistics, there are two types of variables: numerical
(countable) variables and non-numerical (categorical) variables

➢ One Way ANOVA:

In statistics, one way analysis of variance is a technique that can be used
to compare whether two samples are significantly different or not.

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 CHAPTER 4

DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

The following consist of the data analysis and interpretation of my questionnaire:

4.1 PERCENTAGE ANALYSIS:

Table No. 4.1:

Age wise classification of the respondents

AGE NO. OF RESPONDENT PERCENTAGE

18-30 51 62.96%
30-45 25 30.86%
45-60 6 06.18%
Above 60 0 0
Total 81 100%

Interpretation:

From the above table, it is interpreted that 62.96% of respondents are of age group
18-30, 30.86% of them belong to age group 31-45 and 06.18% belong to the age
group 46-60.

Chart No. 4.1:

Chart representing Age wise classification of the respondents

AGE OF THE RESPONDENTS

80
60

40
RESPONDENTS
20

18-30 31-45 46-60 ABOVE 60

Fig 4.1: Age of the respondents

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Inference:

Majority (69.61%) of the respondents of my questionnaire belong to the age group

18-30.

Table No. 4.2:

Gender wise classification of respondents

GENDER NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

Male 10 32.30%
Female 21 67.70%
Other 0 0
Total 31 100%

Interpretation:

From the above table, it is interpreted that 32.30% of respondents are of Male
category and 32.30% of them belong to Female category. It is also to be noted that
none of them have opted for the option prefer not to say.

Chart No. 4.2:

Chart representing Gender wise classification of respondents

Fig 4.2: Gender of the respondents

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Chart No. 4.3:

Q. Profession of the respondent.

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Chart No.4.4:

Question Based responses:

Q: Do you know What is Noise Pollution?

Interpretation:

From the above chart, it is interpreted that 96.30% of the respondents know what
is noise pollution.

Inference:

Majority (96.30%) of the respondents of my questionnaire response knowing noise

pollution.

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Chart No.4.5:

Question Based responses:

Q: What it is noise pollution causes most affected to you in what way?

Interpretation:

From the above chart, it is interpreted that 64.60% of the respondents causes of
noise pollution.

Inference:

Majority (64.60%) of the respondents of my questionnaire response traffic pollution.

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Chart No.4.6:

Question Based responses:

Q: How can we stop noise pollution?

Interpretation:

From the above chart, it is interpreted that 35.40% of the respondents causes of
noise pollution.

Inference:

Majority (35.40%) of the respondents of my questionnaire response use earplugs.

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Chart No.4.7:

Question Based responses:

Q: How does noise pollution affect us?

Interpretation:

From the above chart, it is interpreted that 37.50% of the respondents how noise
pollution affected.

Inference:

Majority (37.50%) of the respondents of my questionnaire response noise induced

hearing.

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Chart No.4.8:

Question Based responses:

Q: what produces maximum noise pollution?

Interpretation:

From the above chart, it is interpreted that 55% of the respondents how maximum
noise pollution affected.

Inference:

Majority (55%) of the respondents of my questionnaire response transport.

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Question Based responses:

Q: Which areas has the most noise pollution in Chennai what would you think about it?

Which areas has the most noise pollution in Chennai what would you think about it?
1) T nagar
2) T.Nagar
3) T.nagar
4) Madipakkam
5) Night time tambaram signal
6) t.nager
7) MUMBAI
8) Thiruvanmur
9) T.nagar
10) Near transportation places like, airport and railway station.
11) Traffic areas
12) Adyar
13) Tambaram
14) OMR
15) Tnagar, omr
16) I have no idea.
17) Shozhiganallur
18) Thiruvanmiyur
19) Too bad
20) Velachery
21) All areas
22) No ideas
23) Ambutur
24) T nagar, OMR
25) Nungambakkam
26) Traffic area
27) Omr
28) All areas are experiencing noise pollution
29) I don't now
30) Anna nagar
31) Washermenpet and guindy etc
32) Mostly all areas in chennai
33) Traffic signals
34) Ex. T.nagar , guindy we should control it by reduce using four , two ,three wheelers vehicles
35) Paris
36) T.nagar,
37) Guindy
38) Chengkalpattu
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 39) OMR, Because of increased transport vehicles
40) Sub urban
41) Nungambakkam. People only responsible for reducing notice pollution.
42) Vannara pettai
43) Sriperumbudur
44) Cities
45) Traffic area like park so on so
46) Tambaram
47) Mumbai
48) T-nagar
49) T. Nagar
50) Chennai
51) All the areas
52) No idea
53) Construction areas
54) Every places in Chennai gets noise pollution especially in industrial areas like Ambattur.
Other than that every places in city gets noise pollution due to lack of vehicles roaming
55) Vyasarpadi is very noise son dost the world
56) All areas are Noisy
57) Construction place
58) SRP tools
59) Tnagar
60) Sholinganallur
61) Beach park
62) T Nagar, Chennai
63) Polur
64) Chennai city fully noise pollution only

Interpretation:

From the above chart, it is interpreted like T.Nagar, Mumbai Chennai of the
respondents most noise pollution in Chennai.

Inference:

Majority of the respondents of my questionnaire response T.Nagar and Chennai.

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Chart No.4.9:

Question Based responses:

Q: Who is the world's nosiest city would you think?

Interpretation:

From the above chart, it is interpreted that 53.2% of the respondents Mumbai
most noisiest pollution in City.

Inference:

Majority (53.2%) of the respondents of my questionnaire response Mumbai.

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Chart No.4.10:

Question Based responses:

Q: Have you ever lodged a complaints about a Neighbour being too noisy?

Interpretation:

From the above chart, it is interpreted that 67.1% of the respondents “No” most
ever not lodged complaints yet being too noisy.
Inference:

Majority (67.1%) of the respondents of my questionnaire response No.

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Chart No.4.11:

Question Based responses:

Q: How long have you lived in your current house? is there any problem of noise
pollution in your area.

Interpretation:

From the above chart, it is interpreted that 53.7% of the respondents “Yes” most
ever not lodged complaints yet being too noisy.
Inference:

Majority (53.7%) of the respondents of my questionnaire response Yes.

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Chart No.4.12:

Question Based responses:

Q: Are you aware that there are rules and regulations regarding noise?

Interpretation:

From the above chart, it is interpreted that 77.5% of the respondents “Yes” Are
you aware that there are rules and regulations regarding noise.
Inference:

Majority (77.5%) of the respondents of my questionnaire response Yes.

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Question Based responses:

Q:What is the conclusion of noise pollution? Please give some ideas about it .
1) Unwanted sound can damage physiological health
2) Nil
3) .
4) Noise free surroundings gives peace
5) Noise pollution is a huge problem because it creates discomfort, interferes with an
individual’s peace of mind,
6) Reduce construction pollution
7) We all need to reduce usage of over noise giving things in house and public places also
8) No use two wheelers/car
9) Any important place use the Noise pollution other vice not use noise pollution.
10) Control noise level
11) Lower vehicles , use of bicycle more.....
12) Unwanted sound can be damaged physiological & health
13) It would be nice if people stop creating noise using machines and vehicles
14) It has to be controlled. We can do better if everyone is aware and refrain from causing
noises. Especially sound systems during family and temple functions which I find so
unnecessary.
15) Without noise To make anything
16) NA
17) No horn
18) Noise pollution has different forms. Noise created by vehicles and heavy vehicles and
extreme sounds used for entertainment purpose is a major form of noise pollution.
19) Only way to reduce noise pollution is to control yourself from making noises
20) I don't know
21) Don't know
22) The EU’s approach to noise pollution is two-fold: a general framework for the identification
of noise pollution levels requiring action at both Member State and EU level; and a set of
legislation on the main sources of noise, such as road, air and rail traffic noise, and noise
from equipment for outdoor use.
23) No idea
24) People should get educated about the consequences of noise pollution.
25) Noise polluting machines should be prohibited from residential areas
26) Reduce vehicle noice
27) To control people
28) Reduce the uses of machine and machine related products and avoid using artificial things
29) People should be educated about the hazards of noise pollution. Let’s all make it our
responsibility to prevent the environment from further noise pollution and make the earth a
better place to live in.
30) Nothing
31) No horn
32) Plant the tress
33) Unwanted sound Can damage physiOlogical health
34) We want reduce transport
35) Reduce the usage of vehicles in unwanted situations
36) I'ts very bad for child
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37) Avoide unnecessary transport facility
38) As we start planting a tree ,the noise pollution will become under control
39) Safety
40) Not sure
41) Reducing Noise pollution is on our hands if we think means we can stop it
42) Stay away from noisy area's and avoid making unwanted noises
43) Nosie pollution affects people's health
44) It affects our physical and mental health
45) Good
46) Avoid too noisy machine and avoid going through by cars, scooty we should use that for
necessary purpose
47) Vehicle useage we have manage
48) Avoid transport noise
49) Noise is default in our life so it cannot be avoid but people should have self conscious to
reduce noise created unnecessarily
50) Before making noise it could be nice to think about others whether it affects them or not.. If
incase try to avoid maximum.
51) Noise pollution is to be minimised, for a better environment.
52) To Follow the rules to avoid pollution
53) Cycle is best solution.
54) Noise pollution will affect our heardum. So take precautions before doing noisy things..
55) Limit
56) Restriction on vehicles
57) Keep the society without noise it's good for our health
58) Noise pollution is affecting for old people
59) Stop
60) Noise is any disturbing or unwanted sounds,and noise pollution affects people's health and
quality of life
61) Noise pollution it can be any thing like construction, vehicle, etc. It cause stress, high
pressure so on.
62) Reduce noise pollution
63) Avoid noise pollution the most important think is avoid using vehicles
64) Don't use the gadgets which makes unwanted noises
65) The higher level of noise should be reduced at home and work place.
66) No cars no bikes
67) Everyone should shart to use public transportation
68) To live a long and a healthy life we should take care of our surroundings too in a pleasant
manner.
69) Conclusion is coming from air pollution
70) School students who attended an online class all day had an ear problem..We should not
approve which transport makes more noises....like Royal Enfield....And Industries should be
run out of the city....
71) We want to reduce the transport. So noise pollution also control.
72) Better to stay away from noisey places and as an individual try to avoid or slow down the
high noise machines or etc..
73) Control the noise pollution
74) Unwanted sound (noise) can damage physiological health. Noise pollution can cause
hypertension, high stress levels, tinnitus, hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and other harmful
and disturbing effects. Noise is any disturbing or unwanted sound, and noise pollution
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affects people's health and quality of life.
 75) Dnot use vehicles to avaidh noise
76) Noise pollution is something which can be controlled if every individual takes a step
77) If it's need then we can make a noise or else we should take care of our self
78) I think there's no solutions
79) Avoiding High noise mechanism in public places
80) Plant some trees

Interpretation:

From the above questions are asked What is the conclusion of noise pollution?
Please give some ideas about the responded are mostly given their heart felt
suggestions and also it is very useful our living life and upcoming generations
also.

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 CHAPTER 5

FINDINGS, SUGGESTIONS AND CONCLUSION

Based on the analysis and discussion on primary data in the previous chapter.

Finding, Suggestions, and Conclusion of the study in logical manner.

5.1 FINDINGS:

From the questionnaire, the following points are found and noted:

➢ Majority (67.7%) of the respondents are female category.

➢ Majority (70%) of the respondents are falls under the category between 20-28
years.
➢ Majority (69%) of the respondents are belongs to category of Under Graduates
students.
➢ Majority (77%) of the respondents are aware that there are rules and regulations
regarding noise.
➢ Majority (52.5%) of the respondents are world’s nosiest city would think Mumbai.
➢ Majority (67.1%) of the respondents are not ever lodged a complaints about a
neighbour being too noisy

➢ Majority (64.6) of the it is noise pollution causes most affected to in traffic

noise
➢ Majority (96%) of the respondents are do all knows what is noise
pollution.
➢ Majority (64.6%) of the noise pollution causes most affected in traffic
noise.
➢ Majority (52.6%) of the respondents areas has the noise pollution in
Chennai what would you think about it in T.Nagar, Mumbai.
➢ Majority (77.5%) of the respondents of my questionnaire response Yes.

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5.2 SUGGESTIONS:

➢ We have to avoid the noise pollution.

➢ Let’s all make it our responsibility to prevent the environment from further
noise pollution.
➢ Try to control as an individual
➢ We will plant the trees to reduce noise pollution.
➢ Government laws to made and followed strictly to achieve noise reduction
goals.
➢ We should be use bycycles and its good for our health also.
➢ Use less volume our home appliances.
➢ Follow the limits of noise level. Community law should check the use of
loudspeakers, outdoor parties as well as.
➢ Government should take action to introduce a new sschemes.

5.3 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY:

➢ Due to the time constraint the sample size was restricted to 102 respondents
only.
➢ Since the study is based on the primary data collected through questionnaire,
the result of the study are subject to all the limitations of the primary data.
➢ The analysis based on some statistical tools which as it is own limitation.
➢ The finding and suggestions are based on the information given by the
respondents

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 5.3 CONCLUSION:

➢ The threat of noise pollution needs to be taken seriously. For this, the first step is to
make people aware with various diseases caused by noise pollution.

➢ We should focus on using low noise emitting machines and equipments.

➢ Traffic noise at the sampling stations was observed above the national day time
standard prescribed by central pollution Control Board of India (2000) in both peak and
non-peak traffic hours.

➢ Annoyance due to road traffic noise was found higher in non-peak traffic hours in
comparison with the peak traffic hour values were largely influenced by L10 than L90 in
both the traffic hours.

➢ To Protect healthy life, there is an urgent need to come up with an enforceable law on
noise pollution is each state.

Though the idea is good it is not a practical approach to this heavily discussed
issue. Another solution that can be implemented is to create awareness among
public about the need to impact of noise pollution.

REFERENCE:

➢ (Shih, H. H.) In this research paper, Physically, noise is a complex sound that has
little or no periodicity.
➢ Rao and Rao carried out noise pollution studies and community survey in the city
of Visakhapatnam (1991-1992).

➢ Chakraborty reported the status of road traffic noise and community response in
Calcutta metropolis in terms of seasonal basis (1998). PK Narayan, S Narayan –
Applied energy, 2010
➢ Ingle and Pachpande conducted a community survey on traffic noise among
residents of Jalgaon city (2005).
➢ Henk M.E. "Annoyance Caused by Environmental Noise: Elements for Evidence-
Based Noise Policies." Journal of Social Issues 63, no. 1 (2007)

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APPENDIX:

A STUDY ON IMPACT OF NOISE POLLUTION

QUESTIONNAIRE:

1. E – MAIL For the respondent:

2. Name of the respondent:

3. Age of the respondent:
a.18-25
b. 26-35
c. 36 -45
d. More than 45

4. Gender of the respondent:

a. Male
b. female

5. Profession of the respondent:

a. Student
b. Post Graduate
c. Under Graduate
d. Employee
e. Others

6. Do you know What is Noise Pollution?

a. Yes
b. No

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7. What it is noise pollution causes most affected to you in what way?
a. Traffic noise
b. Air traffic noise
c. Construction noise
d. Catering and night life
e. Animals

8. How can we stop noise pollution?

a. use earplugs

b. turn off Appliances at home and offices

c. Shut the Door when using noisy Machines

d. Lower the volume

e. Stay away from noisy area

f. control noise level near sensitive area

9. How does noise pollution affect us?

a. Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL)

b. High blood pressure

c. Heart disease

d. Sleep disease

e. Stress

10. What produce maximum noise?

a. Machines

b. Transport

c. Propagation system

d. Industry

e. Residential areas
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11. Which areas has the most noise pollution in Chennai what would you
think about it?

12. Who is the world's nosiest city would you think?

a. Mumbai
b. Chennai
c. Kolkata
d. Delhi
e. New york

13. Have you ever lodged a complaints about a Neighbour being too noisy?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe

14. How long have you lived in your current house? is there any problem of
noise pollution in your area.

a. Yes

b. No

c. Maybe

15. Are you aware that there are rules and regulations regarding noise?

a. Yes

b. No

16. What is the conclusion of noise pollution? Please give some ideas about
it

17. Suggestions:

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