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Which one of the following is a sedative drug?

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Amphetamines
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LSD
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Barbiturates
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Bhang
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Solution

The correct option is D Barbiturates
Amphetamines is a potent central nervous system stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, and obesity.
LSD is the most powerful hallucinogenic (mind-altering) drug. It is 100 times more potent than hallucinogenic mushrooms.
Bhang is a hallucinogen. It is a preparation of Cannabis, traditionally used in food and drink in the Indian subcontinent
Barbiturates are any of a class of sedative and sleep-inducing drugs derived from barbituric acid. These are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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