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Bamboo, grass and _____ are raw materials for paper industry in Tamil Nadu.
Bamboo, grass and _____ are raw materials for paper industry in Tamil Nadu.
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The correct option is A Bagasse
Paper industry has flourished well in Tamil Nadu. It
contributes 5.74% of the total distribution of paper industries in India.
Following raw materials are used for paper industry in Tamil Nadu:-
- Bamboo- 60-70% of Bamboo is used in paper industries. It has
long fibre, dense stands and quick regeneration.
- Grass- It is another important raw material used in paper
industry. It was the only raw material before introduction of bamboo as a
significant raw material. It constitutes 7-9% of total raw materials.
- Bagasse- When the sugarcane is crushed, a
fibrous residue is left over after crushing. This sugar-by-product is known as
Bagasse. The cellulose content is high in fiber of bagasse. Due to high
cellulose content, it is used in paper industry.
Paper industry has flourished well in Tamil Nadu. It contributes 5.74% of the total distribution of paper industries in India. Following raw materials are used for paper industry in Tamil Nadu:-
- Bamboo- 60-70% of Bamboo is used in paper industries. It has
long fibre, dense stands and quick regeneration.
- Grass- It is another important raw material used in paper
industry. It was the only raw material before introduction of bamboo as a
significant raw material. It constitutes 7-9% of total raw materials.
- Bagasse- When the sugarcane is crushed, a
fibrous residue is left over after crushing. This sugar-by-product is known as
Bagasse. The cellulose content is high in fiber of bagasse. Due to high
cellulose content, it is used in paper industry.
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