42
51. There is no connection noticeable between
the use of the drug and the commission of crime
of any character.
53. No. This has not been observed.
54. It has not been noticed that this is so.
55. It is not believed that is so.
Complete stupefaction may very possibly be
effected by the drug.
Answer No. 59.
20. (a) Combatants—
Hindu Brahman
111
"
Chattri and Thakur
39
"
Rajput
46
"
Gujar
48
"
Jat
S3
"
Mali
2
"
Kachi
1
"
Kayet
1
"
Bhat
1
"
Tamboli
2
"
Murai
5
"
Kori
2
"
Teli
1
"
Gandarya
3
"
Passi
4
"
Ahir
35
"
Bhujwa
2
"
Darji
4
"
Banuja
1
"
Kahar
1
"
Kunbi
1
"
Bairagi
2
"
Navo
2
"
Mina
4
"
Maratha
176
"
Parwari.
56
"
Mochi
29
"
Boiders
10
"
Panjabi Sikh, etc.
36
Mussalman
153
Jew
15
Christian
12
TOTAL
828
(b)
Non-combatants—
Hindu Brahman
"
Chattri and Thakur
1
1
TOTAL
2
(c) Authorised camp followers—
Hindu Maratha
10
"
Parwari
9
"
Mochi
13
"
Boider
1
"
Panjabi Sikh, etc.
2
Mussalman
2
Christian
1
Kosti
1
TOTAL
39
No charas whatever is consumed in this regi-
ment.
Ganja-smokers are classed as under—
Chattri
8
Mahratta
2
Baniya
1
Kayet
1
Kahar
3
Murai
1
Passi
1
Ahir
5
Rajput
1
Gujar
1
24. There are no bhang-eaters in this regiment.
The following drink bhang:—
24. There are no bhang-eaters in this regiment.
The following drink bhang:—
Chattri
5
Brahman
6
Kahar
1
25. According to native opinion in the regi-
ment it is slightly on the increase, due, in most
cases, apparently to the example offered to younger
men by such of their seniors as already indulge in
the habit.
28. Allowance about one tola, and cost about
2 pice per diem.
32. Inquiries do not reveal the existence of any
such customs peculiar to those addicted to ganja
or bhang consumption.
33. There is a most decided opinion amongst all
the native ranks that the consumption of any of
these drugs is reprehensible. The sentiment of the
regiment generally is opposed to the indulgence
in these drugs, they being universally regarded as
exercising a deteriorating and lowering effect on
consumers.
The hemp plant is not worshipped by any of
the sects in this regiment.
39. No; the general opinion is that, in whatever
form taken, the effect is the same.
41. No, even the moderate use of any of these
drugs is much deprecated as having a bad effect on
consumers.
42. See answer to previous question.
All these drugs are regarded as intoxicants-
lowering to the system and degrading to the reason
and mind.
43. Yes; perfectly so. The effect of the drugs
is to stupefy, and not to make the consumer lively
or violent.
44. Not refreshing, as it produces stupefaction,
oblivion and intoxication, or rather a combination
of all these, resulting in helplessness and unfitness
for work. It does not allay hunger; it rather
stimulates it.
The effect lasts a longer or shorter time accord-
ing to the amount consumed.
The after-effects are much the same as after
undue indulgence in alcohol, and the craving for
more is just the same. The habitual consumer
feels the want of it if deprived of it for any time,
and longs for it.
45. As I have not come across cases of this
nature, I am unable to give my opinion on the
subject.
46. See the remarks opposite the question No.
45.
[Questions 45 and 46 answered by Medical
Officer.]
49. No; decidedly the other way. It tends to
weaken the natural powers.
51. No; habitual consumers are not generally
regarded as bad characters per se, but, on the other