Ethanol is one of the most important industrial chemicals. It is used in medicine, to synthesize many important compounds, it is an excellent solvent.

However, inspite of its benefits it causes many social problems. If a person drinks alcohol regularly, he becomes an alcoholic. Alcohol is non-toxic but it produces physiological effects disturbing brain activity. These persons are also a threat to the lives of others.

(a) Give three reasons in favour and three reasons against 'alcohol-free world'.

(b) 'Alcohol drinking should not be potrayed on media.' Give valid reasons to justify.

(c) As a student what initiative would you take in the concern of "We should condemn drinking alcohol".

The various reasons in favour of 'alcohol-free world' are as follows:

1. Consuming of Alcohol results in lowering of inhibition which lead to the increase in the violence and crime.

2. Consumption of alcohol causes cirrhosis which results in ultimate death.

3. Driving after consumption of alcohol results in increase in road accidents.

The various reasons in against of 'alcohol-free world' are as follows:

1. It is useful for making various medicines such as in cough syrups and tonics etc.

2. It is used as a fuel for light vehicles after mixing with petrol.

3. Alcohol is used for cooling engine of vehicles for making antifreeze material.

(b) 'Alcohol drinking should not be portrayed on media' as it influences young children and adults.

(c) As a student, the initiatives which should be taken in the concern of "We should condemn drinking alcohol" are as follows:

1. Organizing of slogan writing competitions etc.

2. through debates

3. through article writings

4. Organization of skits and role-plays