Drugs and alcohol abuse — NEET Biology Questions

Practice 47 questions on Drugs and alcohol abuse from Human Health and Disease (NCERT Class 12, Chapter 7). Free samples below — get all 47 in the app.

47 Questions Human Health and Disease Class 12

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MCQ
How do anabolic steroid users often exhibit behavioural changes?
  • A. Increased aggression and mood swings
  • B. Decreased metabolism
  • C. Increased empathy and calmness
  • D. Decreased hormonal levels
✅ Correct Answer: A
Steroids affect the hormonal axis and neural behavior control.
MCQ
Why is needle sharing among drug addicts highly discouraged?
  • A. It increases risk of AIDS and hepatitis
  • B. It causes mental disorders
  • C. It leads to vitamin deficiency
  • D. It reduces drug effectiveness
✅ Correct Answer: A
Infected needles are a common source of HIV and hepatitis transmission.
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MCQ
The term ‘withdrawal syndrome’ is used to describe:
  • A Initial effect of drug
  • B Effect during overdose
  • C Mental and physical disturbances on stopping drug
  • D Treatment-related effects
✅ Correct Answer: C
Discontinuation leads to withdrawal syndrome.
MCQ
Why is adolescence a vulnerable stage for drug abuse?
  • A. Brain is fully mature, and decisions are firm
  • B. Peer influence and emotional instability are high
  • C. Hormonal changes suppress curiosity
  • D. Society discourages risky behaviour at this stage
✅ Correct Answer: B
Curiosity, adventure, peer pressure and emotional fluctuations make adolescents prone to trying addictive substances.
MCQ
Which of the following drugs is NOT derived from Cannabis sativa?
  • A. Ganja
  • B. Charas
  • C. Bhang
  • D. Heroin
✅ Correct Answer: D
Heroin is derived from opium, not Cannabis.

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