Whoever contravenes the provision of section 4 of the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to______________?
Correct answer: D. Seven years
- A. Five years
- B. None of above
- C. Ten years
- D. Seven years
Explanation
Contravention of section 4, which prohibits unauthorised cultivation of narcotic plants, is punishable under the Act with imprisonment that may extend to seven years, along with the prescribed fine.
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