Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4
Solution:Yamunanagar (Haryana), Guwahati (Assam) and Ballarpur (Maharashtra) are famous for paper manufacturing industry, while Shahabad is not known for paper manufacturing industry. The first modern paper mill was founded in 1832 in Serampore (West Bengal), but it did not survive, and the industry began again in 1870 near Calcutta. The paper sector has advanced rapidly during the period of planned development since independence. Now, India has 861 paper mills, 526 of which are operational, with a total installed capacity of 27.15 million tonnes, according to CPPRI data (2019-20).
In India, per capita consumption is hovering around 2 kilograms, compared to more than 200 kg in highly industrialized countries. India is likely to become a significant country in the industry's growth in the next few years. Paper and paperboard output in the world is around 390 million tonnes, with 490 million tonnes predicted by 2020. In 2009, 371 million tonnes of paper were consumed worldwide.