Match List I with List II :

  Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

The correct answer is Option (4) –A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

A. Heroin - IV. Papaver somniferum

• Heroin is derived from the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum. The latex from the unripe capsules( fruit) of this plant is processed to produce opium, which can then be further refined to create heroin.

B. Cannabinoids - III. Cannabis sativa

• Cannabinoids are compounds found in the cannabis plant, primarily in Cannabis sativa.

C. Cocaine - II. Erythroxylum coca

• Cocaine is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant, Erythroxylum coca. The leaves are processed to extract the cocaine alkaloid, which is a powerful stimulant drug.

D. Nicotine - I. Tobacco plant

• Nicotine is a naturally occurring chemical found in the leaves of the tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum). It is the primary addictive substance in tobacco products like cigarettes and cigars.

These pairings represent the natural sources of these drugs before they are processed and used for various purposes, including recreational and medicinal use.