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that it would affect the Chowbeys as a whole,
Rajputs and Pavans.
35. Please see above. Prohibition cannot, we
think, be totally enforced. It would in all
probability create discontent amongst the sany-
asis, who live upon it.
We do not think there would be any political
danger.
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes.
36. We cannot, of course, furnish any statistics;
but our impression is that, notwithstanding the
permission to grow and use the drugs, the use of
alcohol is on its increase. A common consumer
would require at least one anna for ganja; but
for the same price a larger quantity of alcohol can
be had, and that would be much more intoxicat-
ing. Its prohibition would affect, as stated above,
the sanyasis and those who cannot use alcohol,
and this proportion is much less than those who
may indulge in any other drug or alcohol.
37. We are not in a position to answer this.
38. We are not in a position to answer this.
Flat ganja is preferred, and it is said that it is the
best of its kind.
39. Smoking of ganja is less injurious than
eating or drinking the same. But it is seldom
eaten and drunk. We can give no particular
reason for it, but such is the impression.
40. We are not in a position to give any reply
to this question. Bhang is prescribed by the native
school of doctors for indigestion. In cattle diseases
bhang is also used.
41. (a) The result is temporary. Its after-
effect is bad and brings on indigestion.
(b) Yes; and for this reason it is recommended
amongst day labourers and sanyasis.
(c) In damp climate the people usually resort
to it; but we are not sure of its efficacy.
(d) We know not. We mean moderate use
amongst the lower class and sanyasis.
42. We do not consider its use either beneficial
or harmless. Besides sanyasis, its use amongst
others is, we think, injurious.
43. Yes.
44. It is said that the immediate effect of
ganja is instantaneous intoxication. The smokers
describe that it creates an agreeable and refreshing
sensation, and it lasts for an hour or so. The
intoxicating effect of bhang commences in about
half an hour and lasts, both according to the
ingredients used and the temperament of the con-
sumer, from four to six hours. The effect of charas
is much the same as that of ganja, only in a milder
degree if taken alone; but, if mixed with ganja,
is more than the effect of ganja pure and simple.
It does create appetite in the beginning; but
in the long run it fails.
The want of subsequent gratification produces
longing to habitual consumers of ganja; but not
to that extent in bhang drinkers.
45. Moderate use. It does not produce any
noxious effect, physical, mental, or moral.
Those who are well fed do not suffer; but the
poor do suffer in constitution.
No loss of appetite is perceptible amongst
moderate consumers.
Moderate consumers scarcely suffer from these
diseases.
Moderate consumers are not found to suffer
physically or undergo moral degradation.
It does not bring on insanity.
46. By excessive use it does produce physical
deterioration. It does injury to digestion. Some-
times it causes dysentery, bronchitis, and asthma.
Though moral sense does not leave the con-
sumer, its excessive use is likely to impair it.
Cases of insanity do occur, but very rare.
47. It is not hereditary, but the association is
likely to affect the children.
48. In case of an excessive consumer the effect
may be the same in a greater degree.
49 and 50. Yes; by low class of prostitutes.
Yes; it is. The popular belief is that in the long
run those who use it as an aphrodisiac and carry
it to excess suffer from impotency.
51. Yes; it has connection with crime and
committal of petty thefts.
52. Yes; it has connection with crime, and
when under excitement, and there is a premedi-
tation, they commit heinous offences. It would
thus be seen that the offence is not the direct
effect of ganja.
53. No. We know of no case,
54. Yes.
55. Yes; but not without admixture of certain
strong narcotics, such as dhatura, kuchla, etc.
56. Please refer to paragraph above.
57. Please refer to paragraph 39 above.
58. In respect of hemp drugs the present system
is working well.
60. Not produced in this district, and we are
unable to say if the system of control requires
modification,
61. Similar.
62. It should be controlled in the way that
cultivation of ganja is controlled.
63. License fees for wholesale vend may be
imposed.
64. None.
65. No suggestion.
66. Yes; because the quantity fit for use is
different.
67. None.
68. None, as we are told and understand.
69. Yes; the authorities do not open a shop
where it is disliked; but people seldom have any
opinion on this point.
70. No; all ganja used is taxed, but not bhang.
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