The source of three important narcotic drugs bhang ganja and hashish charas is one and the same plan...........

General Studies(Punjab Allied) General Science

The source of three important narcotic drugs bhang, ganja and hashish (charas) is one and the same plant. Which one of the following is this plant ?

Henbane

Indian hemp

Poppy

Rauwolfia

- The source of bhang, ganja, and hashish (charas) is Cannabis sativa.

- Let’s look at the options:

- Option 1: Henbane

- Not the source. Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is used for its alkaloids, not for narcotics like bhang or ganja.

- Option 2: Indian hemp

- This is another name for Cannabis sativa.

- Bhang, ganja, and hashish are all products from this plant.

- Option 3: Poppy

- Poppy (Papaver somniferum) is the source of opium, morphine, and codeine, not cannabis-based drugs.

- Option 4: Rauwolfia

- Contains medicinal alkaloids like reserpine, not used for these narcotics.

Correct Answer is Option 2: Indian hemp

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