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The measurements of noise levels in residential, industrial and commercial areas in the capital city of India, Delhi, were carried out in the month of March and April, 1992. Six sites in residential areas, four in industrial areas and nine in commercial areas were chosen, which were situated in different parts of Delhi. The results of statistical analysis of sound pressure levels show that commercial areas have the highest noise levels followed by industrial and residential areas. Spectral distribution of noise at octave band frequencies have also been presented for the above mentioned areas.
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Singh, B.B., Jain, V.K. A comparative study of noise levels in some residential, industrial and commercial areas of Delhi. Environ Monit Assess 35, 1–11 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02396406
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