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Question
'Smack' is a drug obtained from the ______.
Options
latex of Papaver somniferum
leaves of Cannabis sativa
flowers of Dhatura
fruits of Erythroxyl coca
Solution
'Smack' is a drug obtained from the latex of Papaver somniferum.
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