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Question
CBSEENBI12002389

Which is the particular type of drug that is obtained from the plant whose one flowering branch is shown below?

  • Hallucinogen

  • Depressant

  • Stimulant

  • Pain - killer

Solution

A.

Hallucinogen

This plant diagram (picture) is datura which has hallucinogenic properties. Hallucinogens are also known as psychedelics. These drugs have a strong effect on cerebrum and sense organs and take the user to a world of fantasy giving him false and temporary happiness. Normally, these drugs are given to the patients suffering from depression, insemnia mental illness etc.