SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 31 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q23

The sound waves having frequencies less than ________ Hz are called infrasonic waves.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The Correct answer is option 1 i.e. 20

  • Sound waves with frequencies below the range of human hearing, which is typically considered to be less than 20 Hz, are referred to as infrasonic waves.
  • These waves are not audible to the human ear but can be perceived by certain animals, such as elephants, whales, and some species of birds.