Previous year MCQs

Misc UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

Which of the following represents the decibel level of rustling of tree leaves in normal circumstance?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 20 db

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “20 db”.
The rustling of tree leaves in normal circumstances produces a sound level of around 20 decibels.

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