Assertion (A) : Inhabitants close to very busy airports are likely to experience health hazards.
Reason (R) : Sound level of jet aeroplanes usually exceeds 160 dB.

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

A

Explanation

A brief exposure to extremely high sound level 150 DB or more generated by take off of a jet plane or rocket may damage ear drums thus permanently impairing hearing ability.