A) Claviceps purpurea
B) Rauwolffia serpentina
C) Pdpayer somniferum
D) Cannabis sativa
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
LSD is lysergic acid diesthylamide. It is a crystalline alkaloid obtained from ergot, an extract obtained from fruiting body of fungus Claviceps purpurea. LSD is a strong hallucinogen causing horrible dreams, hallucination, chronic psychosis and damage to the central nervous system. Rauwolfia serpentina (sarpgandha) is the source of drug reserpine, an alkaloid obtained from roofs bark. It is used for treatment of schizophrenia, other mental disorders and also for treating high blood pressure. Papaver somniferum (opium, afeem) yields opiates drugs especially morphine which is a strong analgesic, used to reduce blood pressure, bleeding, couch medicines etc. Cannabis sativa (hemp, ganja, bhang) yields hallucinogenic narcotics from female flowers. Products include, ganja, charas (hashish) marijuana etc., altering thoughts, feelings, perceptions; causes addiction.
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