Paper came to be used in India in the -:
- A12th century
- B13th century
- C14th century
- D15th century
- ENone of the above/ More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (a) 12th century
Explanation
The first use of paper in India may be considered to have begun approximately during the 7th to 8th centuries. According to available evidence, by the 11th century, documents written on paper began to appear in India, and in the 12th–13th centuries, the use of paper is clearly seen in manuscripts and royal records. In its final answer key, the Bihar Public Service Commission has selected option (a) as the correct option.
Disputed. BPSC’s final key is (a); the book notes paper was in use in India well before the 12th century.