Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow : [HSLC’ 16]
Paper is one of
the most important articles that we use in our day to day life. If there had
been no paper our civilization would not have progressed so fast. Great
scientists write their thoughts on paper first and then carry out their
experiments. Great engineers draw their plans on paper first and then build
houses, bridges, dams and so on. Great thoughts are written or printed on paper
for everyone to read. If there were no paper we would not have all the good
books that are available in the world. Without paper it would be difficult for the
people of one country to know about the people
of another country.
Questions:
of another country.
(i) Mention three uses of paper. 1
(ii) Why is paper a most essential thing for mankind? 2
(iii) What would have happened if there were no paper? 2
