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The percentage of active principle "tetrahydrocannabinol" in Ganja

A
1-5%
B
5-10%
C
15-25%
D
30-40%
High-Yield Explanation
Ganja: It is the resinous extract of leaves and bracts of the female plant. It is mixed with a little tobacco and is usually smoked in a pipe (chilam). It contains the active principle in a concentration of about 25%. The resin has a rusty green color and a characteristic odor. The resin contains over 60 structurally similar compounds called cannabinoids, of which delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is responsible for most of its psychoactive effects. Ref: Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology; 5th edition; Page no 513

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