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Narcotics that are derived from opium which are usually smuggled are __________________.

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  1. Codeine and morphine

  2. Morphine and endorphin

  3. Tetracycline and morphine

  4. Panadol and codeine

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Opium a dried latex obtained from opium poppy contains alkaloid morphine which is processed chemically to produce heroin and other synthetic opioids for medicinal use and for the illegal drug trade.

Codeine is an opiate used to treat pain, as a cough medicine, and for diarrhea.

Opium for medicinal purposes is grown legally in which of the following places?

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  1. Mandsaur

  2. Ratlam

  3. Neemuch

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • Opium a dried latex obtained from opium poppy contains alkaloid morphine which is processed chemically to produce heroin and other synthetic opioids for medicinal use and for the illegal drug trade.
  • These are legally produced at Mandsaur, Ratlam, Neemuch. All the three places are located in India.

The law enacted for Control of Narcotic Substance in 1997 is known _______.

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  1. Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997

  2. Control of Narcotics Substances Ordinance, 1997

  3. Control of Narcotics Substances Code, 1997

  4. None of above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The law enacted for Control of Narcotic Substance in 1997 is known as Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997. This act ensures the control of production, processing and trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. 

National Literacy Mission was established in the year ______.

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  1. 1987

  2. 1988

  3. 1989

  4. 1990

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Literacy is the backbone and heartbeat of a developing nation. A literate nation is free from any kind of slavery and open to varied arenas of progress. But, removing the scourge of illiteracy from a vast country like India is a tough mission. To convert this tough mission into an achievable one, the Government of India initiated the National Literacy Mission (NLM) in 1988. The mission aims at imparting functional literacy to millions of Indians, especially those in the age bracket of 15-35 years.