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Whoever keeps in possession or traffics narcotic substance, psychotropic substance or controlled substance exceeding one hundred gram but does not exceeding one kilogram shall be punished with imprisonment as provided in section ___________?

Correct answer: B. 9(b)

  • A. 9(a)
  • B. 9(b)
  • C. 9(c)
  • D. None of above

Explanation

The quantity exceeding 100 grams but not exceeding one kilogram is covered by section 9(b). Section 9(a) applies to the smaller quantity band, so it is the usual distractor.

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