dB is a standard abbreviation used for the quantitative expression of

58 2010 AIPMT-PRE Environmental IssuesNoise pollution Easy
dB is a standard abbreviation used for the quantitative expression of
A A certain pesticide
B The density of bacteria in a medium
C A particular pollutant
D The dominant Bacillus in a culture

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dB stands for decibel, the unit in which the intensity (loudness) of sound is expressed.
Noise is undesired high level of sound and is recognised as an air pollutant; noise pollution is therefore measured in decibels.
A sound level of 150 dB or more, such as that of a jet plane or rocket taking off, may damage the ear drums and permanently impair hearing.
Hence dB is used for the quantitative expression of a particular pollutant (noise).

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