GATE 2024 MN – Question 11

Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation and Underground Hazards · Underground Hazards · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Exposure to loud impulsive noise may lead to

Nystagmus
Siderosis
Tinnitus
Stannosis

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Correct answer: (C) Tinnitus

Explanation

Tinnitus is the perception of ringing or another sound without a matching external source and can follow damaging noise exposure. Thus C. Nystagmus concerns eye movements; siderosis and stannosis concern inhaled-metal-related lung conditions rather than the auditory effect asked here.

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