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Drug used in Narco-analysis is

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Drug used in Narco-analysis is
  1. Lithium carbonate
  2. Phenytoin sodium
  3. Magnesium sulphate
  4. Sodium amytal

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Correct answer: D - Sodium amytal
Narco-analysis uses truth serum drugs such as sodium amytal or sodium pentothal (barbiturates). Lithium carbonate is a mood stabiliser, and phenytoin sodium and magnesium sulphate are anticonvulsants; none produces the drowsy, disinhibited state the technique relies on.

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