Which amongst the substances mentioned below is not addictive?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Water
Substance-related and addictive disorders arise from regular and consistent use of a substance that alters the way people think, feel and behave.
Option (1) Cannabis — Addictive (Incorrect). Cannabis (marijuana or ‘bhang’) is listed among the commonly abused substances.
Option (2) Tobacco — Addictive (Incorrect). Tobacco (cigarettes, bidi) is another commonly abused substance, and problems with its use and abuse are included under substance-related and addictive disorders.
Option (3) Water — Not addictive (Correct). Water is a basic need of the body. It does not act on the mind to change how a person thinks or feels, and it appears nowhere among the abused substances.
Option (4) Caffeine — Addictive (Incorrect). Caffeine (coffee, tea, caffeinated soda, chocolate, cocoa) is also listed among the commonly abused substances; increased intake of stimulants such as caffeine is even named among the behavioural effects of stress.
NCERT (2025-26): “Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders … Addictive behaviour, whether it involves excessive intake of high calorie food resulting in extreme obesity or involving the abuse of substances such as alcohol or cocaine, is one of the most severe problems being faced by society today.…” “…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.…”
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