The daytime noise standard prescribed for residential areas in India is:

2020

The daytime noise standard prescribed for residential areas in India is:

  1. A.

    75 dB

  2. B.

    65 dB

  3. C.

    55 dB

  4. D.

    50 dB

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Correct answer: C

India's ambient noise standards specify different limits for different area categories.

For residential areas, the prescribed limit is:
Daytime: 55 dB
Night-time: 45 dB

Therefore, the daytime noise standard for residential areas in India is 55 dB.

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