6. Make a list of various uses of papers. Observe currency notes carefully. Do you find any difference between a currency paper and paper of your notebook? Find out where currency paper is made.
Answer:
The following are the various uses of paper:
(i) It is used for making books, notebooks, newspapers, magazines etc.
(ii) It is extensively used for packaging purposes. These include cardboard boxes, bags etc for consumer goods.
(iii) Artists use paper for drawing, painting other creative projects.
(iv) Paper is used in making toilet paper.
(v) Paper is also used in making tissues, napkins and other such hygiene products.
(vi) Paper is also used in scientific laboratories as filter paper, blotting paper etc.
(vii) It is used as wax paper, parchment paper etc for baking.
(viii) It is used for making paper cups, paper plates etc.
(ix) Different articles are made of papier-mache made from paper pulp.
(x) It is used as tracing paper.
Currency paper feels tougher than regular paper and is engineered to resist wear and tear. Unlike regular notebook paper, it includes intaglio printing (raised printing), security threads, watermarks, microprinting and special inks.
Currency paper is mostly made from cotton and sometimes includes linen and textile fibers.
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