Question

Study the following statements with reference to drugs and choose the correct one.

(I) Barbiturates cause sleeplessness.
(II) Opioids are obtained from the leaves of Erythroxylum coca
(III) Morphine is a very effective sedative and pain killer.
(IV) Cocaine is obtained from Indian hemp plant.

• A. I, II, III
• B. II, III
• C. I, III
• D. I, II, IV

Answer 1

The correct option is C I, III

• Barbiturates are known as sedative-hypnotics, which generally have sleep-inducing and anxiety-decreasing effects. Opioids are extracted from dry latex of opium poppy.
• Morphine is a potent opiate analgesic drug used to relieve severe pain and as sedative. Hemp plant produces marijuana whereas Cocaine is extracted from the coca plant.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.