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Hypotensive tranquilliser drug reserpine is obtained from roots of
(a) Ferula asafoetida
(b) Rauwolfia serpentina
(c) Papaver somniferum
(d) Curcuma longa

A

Ferula asafoetida

B

Rauwolfia serpentina

C

Papaver somniferum

D

Curcuma longa

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