Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
What are psychoactive drugs? Add a note Marijuana and Opium
Advertisements
Solution
Phytochemicals or drugs from some of the plants alter an individual's perceptions of mind by producing hallucination are known as psychoactive drugs.
- Marijuana: Marijuana is obtained from Cannabis sativa. The active principle in Marijuana is trans – tetrahydrocanabinal (TCH). It is used as a pain killer and reduces hypertension. It is also used in the treatment of Glaucoma, cancer radiotherapy, and asthma, etc.
- Opium: Opium is obtained from the exudates of the fruits of papaver somniferum (poppy plants). It is used to induce sleep and relieve pain. Opium yields morphine which is used as a strong analgesic in surgeries.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Observe the following statements and pick out the right option from the following:
Statement I: The drug sources of Siddha include plants, animal parts, ores, and minerals.
Statement II: Minerals are used for preparing drugs with a long shelf-life.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
- Mushrooms are the fruiting body of edible fungi.
- Single-cell proteins are the dried cells of micro-organisms.
- Regular use of liquid seaweed fertilizer will help plants to withstand environmental stress.
- SCP can completely replace conventional protein sources.
Select the incorrect pair/pairs of statements about single-cell protein
- Chemical pesticides - Safe for human and the environment
- Mushrooms - White vegetable
- Zarrouk medium- Culture medium
- Seaweed - Rich in potassium
Assertion: In Spirulina culture, half of the required nutrients added first and the rest in later.
Reason: If all the nutrients are added first, it will affect the culture's growth.
Give definitions for organic farming?
Define bonsai?
What is a terrarium?
Enumerate the uses of turmeric.
What are the advantages of cultivation of aromatic plants?
How will you make a Bonsai tree?
What is NMPB?
What are the King and Queen of spices? Explain about them and their uses.
How will you prepare an organic pesticide for your home garden with the vegetables available from your kitchen?
What will you do if you want to make a portable indoor greenery?
Give an account of the cultivation of Gloriosa superba/Cymbopogon citrates.
