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In a P-type semi-conductor...

In a `P`-type semi-conductor

A

Current is mainly carried by holes

B

Current is mainly carried by electrons

C

The material is always positively charged

D

Dopping is done by pentavalent material

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In `P`-type semicondutor, holes are majority charge carriers.
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