$A$ certain current passing through a galvanometer produces a deflection of $100$ divisions. When a shunt of $1 \ \Omega$ is connected, the deflection reduces to $1$ division. The galvanometer resistance is: (in $\Omega$)

  • A
    $100$
  • B
    $99$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $9.9$

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