Arrange in order of occurrence the following statements - related to… | Psychology CUET question

Arrange in order of occurrence the following statements - related to Substance Related and addictive disorders.

(A) Their body then builds up a tolerance for alcohol.
(B) People who abuse alcohol drink large amounts regularly.
(C) They also experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking.
(D) Eventually the drinking interferes with the social behaviour and ability to think.
(E) Substance related and addictive disorders include abuse of alcohol, cocaine, tobacco and many things.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → (E), (B), (D), (A), (C)

(E) Substance related and addictive disorders include abuse of alcohol, cocaine, tobacco and many things. — the opening statement names the category: problems with the use and abuse of alcohol, cocaine, tobacco and opioids, which alter the way people think, feel and behave.

(B) People who abuse alcohol drink large amounts regularly. — the first step in alcohol abuse: heavy, regular drinking, with the person relying on alcohol to face difficult situations.

(D) Eventually the drinking interferes with the social behaviour and ability to think. — ‘eventually’ marks the next step: the habit begins to harm social behaviour and the ability to think and work.

(A) Their body then builds up a tolerance for alcohol. — ‘then’: the body adjusts, so the person needs even greater amounts to feel its effects.

(C) They also experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking. — ‘also’ adds the last feature: withdrawal responses appear when the drinking stops.

NCERT (2025-26): “Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders … These disorders include problems associated with the use and abuse of alcohol, cocaine, tobacco and opiods among others, which alter the way people think, feel and behave. While there are many disorders listed under this category, few frequently used substances are discussed below: Alcohol People who abuse alcohol drink large amounts regularly and rely on it to help them face difficult situations. Eventually the drinking interferes with their social behaviour and ability to think and work. Their bodies then build up a tolerance for alcohol and they need to drink even greater amounts to feel its effects. They also experience withdrawal responses when they stop drinking.…”