Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II |
|---|---|
| Drugs | Features |
| A. Cannabinoids | I. Extracted from latex of poppy plant |
| B. Opioids | II. Potent stimulating action on CNS |
| C. Cocaine | III. Help patients to cope with depression |
| D. Amphetamines | IV. Obtained from inflorescences of plant |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(A) Cannabinoids — this matches (IV) Obtained from inflorescences of plant. They come from the flower tops of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. They act on the cannabinoid receptors in the brain.
(B) Opioids — this matches (I) Extracted from latex of poppy plant. Morphine and heroin come from the latex of the poppy, Papaver somniferum. They slow down the working of the body.
(C) Cocaine — this matches (II) Potent stimulating action on CNS. Cocaine comes from the coca plant. It stimulates the central nervous system strongly and gives a feeling of high energy.
(D) Amphetamines — this matches (III) Help patients to cope with depression. Amphetamines, with some other drugs, are used in medicine to help patients cope with depression and sleeplessness.