Match List I with List II :
| List I (Drugs) | List II (Obtained from) |
|---|---|
| A. Heroin | I. Tobacco plant |
| B. Cannabinoids | II. Erythroxylum coca |
| C. Cocaine | III. Cannabis sativa |
| D. Nicotine | IV. Papaver somniferum |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(A) Heroin — this matches (IV) Papaver somniferum. Heroin (smack) is made by acetylation of morphine, which comes from the latex of the poppy plant.
(B) Cannabinoids — this matches (III) Cannabis sativa. Marijuana, hashish, charas and ganja come from the inflorescences of the hemp plant.
(C) Cocaine — this matches (II) Erythroxylum coca. Cocaine is a coca alkaloid from this plant, native to South America.
(D) Nicotine — this matches (I) Tobacco plant. Nicotine is the alkaloid in tobacco; it raises blood pressure and heart rate.