Q. Which among the following famous telecom company started working as a pulp paper manufacturing entity in the 19th century?
Answer: Nokia
Notes: Nokia was founded in 1865 as a single paper mill operation in Finland. Originally known as the Nokia Company, it focused on manufacturing pulp and paper products. It wasn't until the 1960s that Nokia diversified into other industries like rubber, cables, consumer electronics etc. Finally in the 1980s Nokia ventured into telecommunications equipment and in the 1990s became a major global player in the mobile communications domain. So Nokia did have its origins in the 19th century as a pulp and paper mill, before eventually evolving into the top telecom company that it became known later. Among the options given, Nokia is the only company that traces its origins to pulp and paper manufacturing beginning in the 19th century.
