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Question

Heroin is obtained from-

  1. Indian hemp
  2. Opium poppy
  3. Tobacco
  4. Arecanut

Answer:

Option B: Opium poppy

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Opium poppy”.

The opium poppy plant produces opium, which is a raw material used to manufacture heroin.