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Cirrhosis of liver is caused by the chronic intake of:

1. Opium
2. Alcohol
3. Tobacco (Chewing)
4. Cocaine

Correct answer: Alcohol

Solution

Chronic alcohol intake is a major cause of liver injury, progressing from fatty change to hepatitis and eventually cirrhosis. The other options are not the classic cause of cirrhosis in standard medical teaching.

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