Question

What is the ranking of Tamil Nadu in paper production in the country?
A.First
B.Second
C.Third
D.Fourth

Answer 1

Hint: The paper industry in India contributes at least 4% of the total production of paper in the world and India is one of the fastest-growing markets for paper in the world. The industry employs 500,000 people directly, and to around 1.5 million indirectly. Raw materials required to produce paper in India include wood, bamboo, recycled fibre, bagasse, wheat straw, rice husk, etc. The total production is divided mainly into three categories as 25% are wood-based, 58% are from recycled fibre and 17% are from agro-residues. Paper in India is widely used for publications and newsprint and as filter paper, tea bags, tissue paper, medical grade coated paper, lightweight online coated paper etc.

Complete answer:
Option A: is correct. The state of Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of paper in India and paper is mostly grown in this state using bamboo. Some of the major centres in Tamil Nadu where the paper is produced include Cheranmahadevi, Pallipalayam, Udmalpet, Chennai, Salem, Amaravathinagar, Pahanasam and Madurai.
Options B, C and D: are incorrect.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Note: Three other states that are leading producers of paper in India are Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The major centres of paper production in Maharashtra are Sangli, Kalyan, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Bhiwandi, Khopoli and Chinchwad. The major centres of paper production in Andhra Pradesh are Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Kurnool, Khammam, Nellore Bhadrachalam and Kakinada. The major centres of paper production in Madhya Pradesh are Bhopal, Ratlam, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Rewa and Indore.