Question

Heroin is obtained from the plant belonging to the family
A. Leguminosae
B. Papaveraceae
C. Liliaceae
D. Solanaceae

Answer 1

Hint: Drugs are obtained from plants that produce these chemicals as a means of defense to protect themselves from grazing animals. These chemicals are harmless when taken under medical supervision but can lead to drug abuse if overused.

Complete answer:
Let's see the options.
A. Leguminosae- It is the largest family of the plant kingdom and includes some economically important plants. It is also known as Fabaceae and belongs to the pea or legume family.It includes pulses, mulethi, soybean etc.
B. Papaveraceae- It is a family of flowering plants also called the poppy family. it includes Papaver somniferum, Argemone, Glaucium etc.
C. Liliaceae- It is a family of perennial, herbaceous monocots, also known as the lily family. It includes aloe vera, colchicine, tulip, gloriosa etc.
D. Solanaceae- It is a family of dicot plants and is also known as the potato family. It includes tomato, potato, chilly, petunia etc.
Heroin is obtained by acetylation of morphine, obtained from the latex of plant Papaver somniferum commonly called opium poppy. Papaver belongs to the family Papaveraceae. It is also a valuable ornamental plant.
Heroin is chemically called diacetylmorphine and is also called smack. It is colorless, crystalline, and bitter compound. Generally snorted or injected in the body.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note:
Overuse of drugs can lead to drug abuse. It is more common among youth. Main causes that lead to drug abuse include – peer pressure, curiosity, trying to escape from their problems etc. Drug abuse has adverse effects such as reckless behavior, violence and vandalism. Young children must be properly counselled by their teachers and parents if they show any such symptoms.