What could be deemed as the predecessor of paper in the Indian subcontinent?

Papyrus

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Bhurja-patras

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Banana fibre

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Teak bark

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The correct option is B Bhurja-patras
Before the widespread use of paper in India, the bark of the tree, bhoj patra was used for storing information in written form. The writings on these barks came to be known as bhurja-patras.

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