In which of the following years did the Opium Act come into force to regulate the cultivation of opium poppy and manufacture of opium?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1899.
The Opium Act came into force in the year 1899 to regulate the cultivation of the opium poppy and the manufacture of opium. This Act aimed to control the use and trade of opium, which was a major issue during British rule in India. It was part of the colonial government's efforts to regulate narcotics and ensure state monopoly over opium production.