Cannabinoids

Q. Cannabinoids from marijuana bind to cannabinoid receptors in the brain and act as

1. Depressant
2. Only A
3. Hallucinogen
4. Both A and B

Q.

What is the effect of nicotine on the nervous system?

Q.

Cannabis plant is used in the production of:

1. Charas

2. Ganja

3. All of these

4. Marijuana

Q. Bhang, ganja and hashish (charas) are obtained from

1. Rauvolfia serpentina
2. Cannabis sativa
3. Withania somnifera
4. Calotropis procera

Q.

Select the correct statements regarding cannabinoids.

1. sarcoma

2. carcinoma

3. carcinogen

4. metastasis

Q. Which of the following is an opiate narcotic?

1. Morphine
2. LSD
3. Barbiturates
4. Amphetamines

Q. Cannabis sativa (Hemp) yields

1. Bhang
2. Charas
3. Ganja
4. All of the above

Q. Charas is a product obtained from

1. Cannabis ruderalis
2. Cannabis caparica
3. None of the above
4. Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica

Q. The human body has its own system of producing substances that are closely related to cannabinoids.

1. True
2. False

Q. The drug often used for reducing appetite is

1. LSD
2. Heroin
3. Valium
4. Amphetamine

Q.

Select the correct statements regarding cannabinoids.

1. They are obtained form the plant Cannabis sativa

2. Marijuana, hashish, charas and ganja are cannabinoids

3. They affect the cardiovascular system of the body

4. Heroin is the most dangerous cannabinoid

Q. Assertion :Cannabis sativa is a powerful anti-depressant. Reason: Hashish and Marijuana are derived from it.

1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
3. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
4. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Q. Charas of hasish is obtained from

1. Leaves of Cannabis
2. Resinuous secretion of flowering tops of female Cannabis
3. Resinuous secretion from bark of male plants of Cannabis
4. Dried leaves of female Cannabis

Q. Cannabinoid receptors present principally in the

1. Brain
2. Heart
3. Liver
4. Kidney

Q. The source of hashish is

1. Cannabis sativa
2. Papaver somniferum
3. Nicotiana tobacum
4. Parthenium hysterophorus

Q. Match the plant common and botanical names with the plant related to drugs given here.

1. I-Cannabis sativa (Hemp), II-Claviceps purpurea (Ergot), III-Erythroxylum coca (Coca), IV-Papaver somniferum (Poppy)
2. I-Claviceps purpurea (Ergot), II-Cannabis sativa (Tobacco), III-Erythroxylum (Coca), IV- Papaver (Poppy)
3. I-Claviceps purpurea (Ergot), II-Erythroxylum coca (Coca), III-Cannabis sativa (Tobacco), IV -Papaver (Poppy)
4. I-Claviceps (Ergot), II-Erythroxylum (Coca), III- Nicotiana tabacum (Tobacco), IV-Papaver (Opium)

Q. From which plant cannabinoids are obtained? Name any two cannabinoids. Which part of the body is affected by consuming these substances?

Q. A young drug addict used to show symptoms of depressed brain activity feeling of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness. Possibly he was taking

1. Amphetamine
2. Marijuana
3. Pethidine
4. Valium

Q. A drug addict showed symptoms of increased appetite, chest pain, redness of eyes and increased urination. He was possibly taking

1. LSD.
2. Cannabis compounds.
3. Cocaine.
4. Amphetamines.

Q.

With reference to Cannabis which is correct X, Y and Z?
Statement X: Flowers are attractive and produce scent.
Statement Y: Pollen grains are small, dry and light.
Statement Z: Cannabis is wind pollinated plant.

1. X is correct, Y is wrong and Z is correct reason for X
2. X is wrong, Y is correct and Z is correct reason for Y
3. Both X and Y are correct, Z is correct reason for Y
4. X and Y are wrong, Z is independent of X and Y

Q. Use of Cannabis products results in

1. Depressed brain activity and feeling of calmness
2. Suppressed brain function and relief in pain
3. Stimulation of nervous system, increased alertness and activity
4. Alteration in perception, thoughts and feelings

Q. THC (tetra hydro cannabinol) is the active ingredient of all the following, except.

1. Hashish
2. Ganja
3. Mescaline
4. Marijuana

Q. Write the source and the effect of Marijuana on the human body .

Q. Canabis sativa is the source of

1. Opium
2. LSD
3. Marijuana
4. Cocaine

Q. Hashish and Ganja are obtained from

1. Erythroxylon
2. Papaver
3. Cannabis
4. Nicotiana

Q. Physical dependence is not a feature of .................. use

1. Opiates
2. Cannabis
3. Cocaine
4. Amphetamine

Q. Marijuana is obtained from

1. Thea sinensis
2. Cannabis indica
3. Cannabis sativa
4. Areca catechu

Q. Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specification?

1. Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucination.
2. Morphine leads to delusions and disturbed emotions.
3. Barbiturates causes relaxation and temporary euphoria.
4. Hashish causes alteration in thought perceptions and hallucination.

Q. Name the plant source of ganja. How does it affect the body of the abuser?