Q17 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (06 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Morphine is a narcotic analgesic. It helps in relieving pain without producing sleep.

Statement II: Morphine and its derivatives are obtained from opium poppy.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

  • A
    Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • B
    Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • C
    Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • Correct answer
    D
    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Solution

Opioids (narcotic analgesics) are a class of medicines that are used to provide relief from moderate-to-severe acute or chronic pain. They may also be called opiates, opioid analgesics, or narcotics. Analgesic is another name for a medicine that relieves pain. Morphine is a narcotic analgesic. It helps in relieving pain with producing sleep.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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