Section_________ of the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 provides punishment for contravention of section 6, 7 and 8?
Correct answer: B. 9
- A. 8(a)
- B. 9
- C. 8(b)
- D. None of above
Explanation
Section 9 is the penalty provision for contraventions of sections 6, 7 and 8. Those sections define prohibited narcotics-related conduct, while section 9 sets the corresponding quantity-based punishments.
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