(a) Why is hand-made paper becoming more and more popular?
(b) Mention two features of hand-made paper.
(c) What did Indians use for writing when there was no paper?
(d) What is papyrus?
(e) Why did the hand-made paper industry die in India in the 18th and 19th centuries?
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Handmade paper has greater tensile, bursting, tearing and double-fold strength compared to conventional paper. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, the natural bonding properties of raw materials used are higher.
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(a) Why is hand-made paper becoming more and more popular?
Ans. Handmade paper is the best form of recycled paper. It has a fine surface for writing and it is also strong enough for making drawings. Therefore, handmade paper is becoming more and more popular.
(b) Mention two features of hand-made paper.Ans
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- it is a eco friendly paper that also check the pollution of air land and water.
- handmade paper is the best form of recycled paper.
(c) What did Indians use for writing when there was no paper?
Ans. Indians used the leaves of palm trees for writing when there was no paper.
(d) What is papyrus?
Ans. Papyrus is a kind of paper made from the reed of the same name. It grew on the river bank of Nile and was used in Egypt.
(e) Why did the hand-made paper industry die in India in the 18th and 19th centuries?
Ans. the handmade paper industry died in India in the 18th and 19th century because Mahatma Gandhi revived during the freedom movement.