Q173 / 180 · NEET 2013 (Karnataka) · Zoology

Which one of the following is a hallucinogenic drug?

  • A
    Caffeine
  • B
    Morphine
  • Correct answer
    C
    Lysergic acid diethylamide
  • D
    Opium

Solution

LSD is a psychedelic drug causing optical and auditory hallucination and induces behavioural abnormalities. Opium and morphine are opiate narcotics and acts as depressants and analgesic. Caffeine is a stimulant. Related Theory Drug addiction can be due to - Stress, Curiosity, Peer pressure, To overcome frustrations and depressions, etc.

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

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