Forensic Science Multiple Choice Questions | Online Test
1. Dying declaration is to be preferably recorded by
A. Doctor
B. Police
C. Magistrate
D. Jury Member
Answer: C
2. Murder cases are tried in the following courts
A. Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court
B. 1st Class Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court
C. Sessions Court
D. High Court
Answer: C
3. Police inquest is conducted under section
A. 174 CrPC
B. 174 IPC
C. 176 CrPC
D. 176 IPC
Answer: A
4. Assertion A.: Blood stains on cloth should be collected after drying in shade under room heater.
Reason (R): It causes disintegration of blood stains.
A. Both A. and (R) are correct.
B. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
C. A. is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
D. A. is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Answer: D
5. Preservation of footprint on snow can be done by
A. Plaster of Paris Cast
B. Sulphur Casting
C. Tracing
D. Wax Casting
Answer: B
6. Light that has all its waves pulsating in unison is called
A. Maser
B. Laser
C. Monochromatic light
D. Polychromatic light
Answer: B
7. Hollow Cathode Lamp (HCL) is used in the following:
A. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
B. Atomic Emission Spectrometer
C. Infra Red Spectrometer
D. X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
Answer: A
8. The Indian Arms Act was enforced in
A. 1955
B. 1959
C. 1961
D. 1964
Answer: B
9. The bore of the 12 bore gun is
A. 0.723″
B. 0.727″
C. 0.729″
D. 0.731″
Answer: C
10. The diameter of SG pellet in 12 bore gun cartridge is
A. 8.43 mm
B. 7.77 mm
C. 6.83 mm
D. 5.16 mm
Answer: A
11. Optical components in UV spectrometer are made up of:
A. Glass
B. Quartz
C. Sodium-Halide Bromide
D. Plastic
Answer: B
12. Conventional electrophoretic techniques resolve allelic products of PGM locus into one of these phenotypes:
A. 1, 1-2 and 2
B. 1, 1-1 and 2
C. 1, 2-2 and 2
D. 2, 1-1 and 1
Answer: A
13. Seminal fluid choline originate from the
A. Seminal vesicle
B. Sertoli’s cell
C. Leydig cell
D. Prostate
Answer: C
14. Assertion A.: Foetal and adult haemoglobin can be differentiated in its globin component.
Reason (R): Because the adult haemoglobin is denatured by alkali while the foetal one is not.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are correct.
B. A. is correct but (R) is incorrect.
C. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
D. (R) is correct but A. is incorrect.
Answer: A
15. One of the following tests is used to determine the species of origin from blood stain:
A. Acid phosphate
B. Teichmann
C. Fluorescence
D. Immuno precipitation
Answer: D
16. The following typing is used to determine the both sex from a biological specimen:
A. Mt. STR typing
B. Amelogenin typing
C. PCR typing
D. Y-STR typing
Answer: B
17. Richest concentration of choline in the spermatic fluid was determined by
A. Jhonston (1896)
B. Davis and Wilson (1974)
C. Fletcher et al (1935)
D. Florence (1886)
Answer: C
18. Considering mode of administration, poison acts more rapidly when:
A. Inhaled in gaseous state
B. Injected intramuscularly
C. Injected subcutaneously
D. Applied to skin
Answer: A
19. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Cardiac i. Brucine
b. Deleriant ii. Calotropin
c. Spiral iii. Aconitine
d. Irritant iv. Cannabinoid
Codes:
a b c d
A. ii iii iv i
B. iii iv i ii
C. iv i iii ii
D. i ii iii iv
Answer: B
20. Radioactivity of a substance can be measured by
A. TCD detector
B. MCT detector
C. EC detector
D. Geiger Muller counter
Answer: D
21. The following formula is used for the determination of stature:
A. Gustafson’s
B. Karl Pearson’s
C. Harrison Gilroy
D. Kastle Meyer
Answer: B
22. A fetus become viable by the age of
A. 6 months
B. 7 months
C. 8 months
D. 9 months
Answer: B
23. The total number of torsal bones in a person aged 12 years is
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer: C
24. The book entitled “An Introduction to Criminalistics” was written by
A. Hans Gross
B. Soderman
C. Paul Kirk
D. Osterburg & O’Hara
Answer: D
25. Following are the essential points in a proper sketch of scene of crime
A. North direction
B. Scale
C. Legend
D. All of the above
Answer: D
26. The suitable control sample in case of blood stained soil is usually taken within the distance of _______ from spot.
A. 3 inches
B. 1 foot
C. 2 feet
D. 3 feet
Answer: A
27. In an aircrash case, the following method of survey is most useful.
A. Strip method
B. Spiral method
C. Zonal method
D. Wheel method
Answer: D
28. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(i) William Herschel 1. Forensic Ballistics
(ii) Osborn 2. Forensic Anthropology
(iii) Krogman 3. Finger print
(iv) Hatcher 4. Questioned document
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
A. 3 4 2 1
B. 2 1 3 4
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 1 2 4 3
Answer: A
29. Bevelling of a wound is seen in the following injuries.
A. Contusion
B. Laceration
C. Abrasion
D. Incised wound
Answer: D
30. Choose the correct answer:
The steps of investigation in proper sequence is :
A. Protection of crime scene, interview of witness, photography of crime scene, collection and dispatch of physical evidence
B. Photography of crime scene, protection of crime scene, interview of witness, collection and dispatch of physical evidence.
C. Protection of crime scene, photography of crime scene, collection and dispatch of physical evidence, interview of witness
D. Interview of witness, photography of crime scene, collection and dispatch of physical evidence, protection of crime scene
Answer: C
31. In capillary electrophoresis, which flow causes the movement of electrolyte through the tube?
A. Micro-osmatic flow
B. Electro-osmatic flow
C. Macro-osmatic flow
D. None of the above
Answer: A
32. Assertion A.: A phenolphthalein solution is used to show the possible presence of blood.
Reason (R): As there is non-specific peroxidase reaction with haemoglobin producing pink colour.
Codes:
A. (R) is correct, but A. is incorrect.
B. (R) is incorrect, but A. is correct.
C. Both A. and (R) are correct.
D. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
Answer: C
33. A change in one base of an amino acid sequence may produce a change, called
A. A Tetrad
B. A zygote
C. A point mutation
D. Independent assortment
Answer: C
34. The polymorphic enzymes found in human blood may help in
A. Individualization
B. Polymorphism
C. Agglutination
D. Precipitation
Answer: A
35. Semen sample having no sperms is called
A. Oligospermic
B. Aspermic
C. Histospermic
D. Hematospermic
Answer: B
36. An Rh incompatibility between mother and fetus can occur if
A. Only mother is Rh(–)
B. Fetus is Rh(+)
C. Pregnancy is second or later
D. All of the above
Answer: D
37. Kerosene is a blend of
A. Paraffins
B. Naphthenes
C. Aromatics
D. All of the above
Answer: D
38. Petroleum products include
A. LPG and CNG
B. Aviation spirit
C. Kerosene
D. All of the above
Answer: D
39. Which of the following is used to colour motor gasoline?
A. Phenyl azo-2-napthol
B. Eosine
C. Di-alkyl amino anthraquinone
D. Erythrosine
Answer: A
40. Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is measured in
A. Weight/Volume percent
B. Volume/Volume percent
C. Weight/Weight percent
D. All of the above
Answer: A
41. Deviations from Beer’s Law fall into which categories?
A. Real
B. Instrumental
C. Chemical
D. All of the above
Answer: D
42. One of the following is not the component of Kastle-Meyer Test
A. Phenolphthalein
B. Glacial Acetic Acid
C. Zinc dust
D. Potassium Hydroxide
Answer: B
43. Confirmation of menstrual blood stain is done by the following method:
A. Isoenzyme marker
B. Fibrin Degradation Product (FDP)
C. Protein Marker
D. Restriction enzymes
Answer: B
44. The complementary base pairs among four nucleotides (A, T, G, C) are as
A. A= G and T = C
B. A = C and G = T
C. A = T and G = C
D. All of the above
Answer: C
45. Seminal fluid is a gelatinous material produced in males by seminal vesicles, prostate and
A. Adrenal gland
B. Pituitary gland
C. Cowper’s gland
D. Thyroid gland
Answer: C
46. The level of toxicity of Datura plant on the basis of increasing level is
A. Root, Seeds, Fruit, Leaf
B. Leaf, Root, Fruit, Seeds
C. Fruit, Root, Seeds, Leaf
D. Seeds, Leaf, Root, Fruit
Answer: B
47. Sodium and Potassium hydroxides are strongly corrosive due to
A. Their solvent action on protein material
B. Their saponifying action on the lipids
C. Their ability to extract water from the tissues
D. All of above
Answer: D
48. In case of carbon monoxide poisoning which preservative is recommended for the preservation of blood samples
A. Sodium Chloride
B. Sodium Fluoride
C. Sodium Carbonate
D. No preservative
Answer: D
49. Free sulphuric acid is rarely found in stomach contents in acid poisoning cases because
A. It may be vomited out
B. May be neutralised by alkalies given as antidotes
C. May combine chemically with the tissue with which it comes in contact
D. All the above
Answer: D
50. Arrange the following firearms in the proper chronological order:
(i) Flint lock
(ii) Wheel lock
(iii) Match lock
(iv) Percussion cap lock
Codes:
A. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
B. (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
C. (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
D. (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
Answer: B
51. Zip gun is a
A. 12 bore gun
B. Automatic gun
C. Improvised firearm
D. AK-47
Answer: C
52. Ram rod is a part of
A. 12 boregun
B. 8 boregun
C. Muzzle loaders
D. AK-47
Answer: C
53. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(I) Tempered glass 1. Metallic oxides
(II) Borosilicate glass 2. Molten rock
(III) Coloured glass 3. Dice formation
(IV) Rock wool 4. Constituents B2O3
Codes:
(I) (II) (III) (IV)
A. 4 1 2 3
B. 2 1 4 3
C. 3 4 1 2
D. 1 3 2 4
Answer: C
54. The following is a regenerated fiber:
A. Cotton
B. Rayon
C. Nylon
D. Silk
Answer: B
55. Which of the following statements is not true in case of an accident report?
A. The diagram of the position of the vehicles as found after the accident should be present.
B. Diagram of the tyre marks, impact marks and other items found at the scene should be present.
C. The report may contain statements made by the parties or witnesses at a later stage.
D. Photographs of the scene.
Answer: C
56. The following is the most suitable casting material for preserving foot wear impressions:
A. Plaster of Paris
B. Plasticine
C. Dental Stone
D. Paraffin wax
Answer: C
57. The annealing temperature for ordinary glass is
A. 200 °C to 350 °C
B. 100 °C to 250 °C
C. 500 °C to 650 °C
D. 800 °C to 950 °C
Answer: C
58. The multiplication factor to estimate stature from femur is
A. 3.8
B. 4.8
C. 5.8
D. 6.8
Answer: A
59. The following is not a component of Gustafson’s method:
A. Attrition
B. Dentition
C. Root resorption
D. Cementum Apposition
Answer: B
60. Spin-spin coupling is observed in
A. Raman Spectroscopy
B. Neutron Activation Analysis
C. Mass spectrometry
D. NMR
Answer: D
61. Pump action of a firearm is also called
A. Lever action
B. Bolt action
C. Trombone action
D. Air action
Answer: C
62. Richochet of bullet means
A. Penetration of bullet
B. Deflection of bullet
C. Unfired bullet
D. Tandem bullet
Answer: B
63. Fouling is useful in determination of approximate
A. Distance of fire
B. Time of fire
C. Penetration of projectile
D. Velocity of projectile
Answer: B
64. Amatol contains
A. TNT and RDX
B. TNT and Tetryl
C. TNT and PETN
D. TNT and Ammonium Nitrate
Answer: D
65. 7.62 mm AK-47 assault rifle has the magazine capacity of
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 40
Answer: C
66. The ejector is not present in the following:
A. Carbine
B. Revolver
C. Service rifle
D. Shot gun
Answer: D
67. Match the following:
List-I List-II
A. Ram rod (i) Fired Bullet
B. Chamber marks (ii) Shot gun
C. Rifling mark (iii) Fired cartridge
D. Choking of barrel (iv) Muzzle loader
Codes:
A. B. C. D.
A. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B. (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
C. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
D. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
Answer: D
68. Assertion A.: The penetration power of shot gun is more than service rifle.
Reason (R): Rifle produces more energy inside the barrel as compared to shot gun. Codes :
A. A. is correct but (R) is wrong.
B. A. is wrong (R) is correct.
C. Both A. and (R) are correct.
D. Both A. and (R) are wrong.
Answer: B
69. The diameter of LG Pellet is
A. 0.25”
B. 0.35”
C. 0.40”
D. 0.45”
Answer: B
70. Walker Test of GSR is done for the identification of presence of
A. Metallic residue
B. Nitrate
C. Sulphur
D. Nitrite
Answer: D
71. Scales are found on the following fibre:
A. Wool
B. Cotton
C. Linen
D. Silk
Answer: A
72. Fractures due to heat are
A. Radial
B. Spiral
C. Hackle marks
D. Wavy
Answer: D
73. Which of the following type of abrasions are associated in sexual assault over the thigh of a woman?
A. Graze
B. Imprint
C. Pressure
D. Scratch
Answer: D
74. The chromosome pattern in Turner’s syndrome is
A. XXY
B. XO
C. XXX
D. XYY
Answer: B
75. Cusp of Carabelli is found on
A. Incisors Central
B. Canines
C. Bicuspids
D. Tricuspids
Answer: D
76. ABO grouping is based on
A. Red cell surface antigen
B. Plasma proteins
C. Red cell enzyme
D. Nuclear chromatin
Answer: A
77. The total number of bones in the human skeleton in an adult is
A. 208
B. 308
C. 408
D. 508
Answer: A
78. In handwriting comparison the crossing in ‘t’ and the dots in ‘i’ and ‘j’ are known as
A. Connective signs
B. Diacrytic signs
C. Loop signs
D. Shoulder signs
Answer: D
79. Which of the following disease affects handwriting?
A. Chronic Leukaemia
B. Chronic Malaria
C. Parkinsonism
D. Thalassemia
Answer: C
80. The following is a sign of forgery:
A. Retouching
B. Connecting strokes
C. Pen lifts
D. All of the above
Answer: D
81. In vehicle accident, tyre marks on body is suggestive of:
A. Run over
B. Primary impact
C. Secondary impact
D. Tertiary impact
Answer: A
82. Match the following in case of deciphering of secret writings:
List – I List – II
a. Soap i. heat
b. Milk ii. Ferric compounds
c. Sodium Chloride iii.water
d. Potassium thiocyanate iv.silver nitrate
Codes:
a b c d
A. iii i iv ii
B. iv iii i ii
C. ii i iv iii
D. iv iii ii i
Answer: A
83. The following is a suitable material for casting of tool marks:
A. Wax
B. Plasticine
C. Woodsmetal
D. Faxfilm
Codes:
A. A. and B. are correct.
B. B. and C. are correct.
C. C. and D. are correct.
D. A. and D. are correct.
Answer: C
84. Pyrolysis gas chromatography is useful technique for characterization of the following paint constituents:
A. Pigment
B. Binder
C. Lacquer
D. Solvent
Answer: B
85. Radial fractures on glass, surface starts on:
A. Side of impact
B. Opposite side of impact
C. Edge of the glass
D. Corners of the glass
Answer: B
86. “Davidson Body” is present in
A. Basophil
B. Neutrophil
C. Lymphocyte
D. Monocyte
Answer: B
87. Shoval shaped incisors are found amongst
A. Mongoloids
B. Negroid
C. Aboriginal Australians
D. Eskimos
Answer: A
88. Boyde’s formula helps to determine
A. Age
B. Sex
C. Stature
D. Race
Answer: A
89. The following is not a feature of autemortem burns?
A. Cherry red color of blood
B. Soot in the airways
C. Blisters over skin
D. Inflamation of skin
Answer: C
90. Which of the following sutures of the skull are the first to fuse?
A. Coronal
B. Frontal
C. Sagittal
D. Lamdoid
Answer: B
91. The concept of poroscopy was given by
A. Karl Landsteiner
B. Burrard
C. Edmond Locard
D. Hans Gross
Answer: C
92. The layer of cells between the epidermis and dermis is called as
A. minutiae
B. dermal papillae
C. sweat pores
D. friction ridges.
Answer: B
93. Salylation is used in
A. Gas liquid chromatography
B. Mass spectrometer
C. Atomic absorption spectrometer
D. Atomic emission spectrometer
Answer: A
94. The image seen through a compound microscope is
A. Virtual
B. Real
C. False
D. Imaginary
Answer: A
95. NMR is a tool to investigate
A. Nuclear structure
B. Electron structure
C. Scattering effect of light
D. Reflecting effect of light
Answer: A
96. MCT detector is used in
A. FTIR spectrometery
B. AAS
C. GC-MS
D. LC-MS
Answer: A
97. In SEM, the incident beam is focused by means of
A. Lens
B. Mirrors
C. Electromagnets
D. Slits
Answer: C
98. Following instrument can view a particle under a microscope while at the same time a beam of light is directed at the particle in order to obtain its absorption spectrum
A. Atomic force microscope
B. XRF spectrograph
C. Micro spectrophotometer
D. XRD spectrograph
Answer: C
99. Ninhydrin reacts with amino acids present in fingerprints to form a coloured compound is called as
A. Dimethyl formamide
B. Pervanadyl
C. Vanadyl
D. Ruhemann’s purple
Answer: D
100. O-tolidine is 3, 3’dimethyl derivative of
A. Phenopthaline
B. Benzidine
C. Sodium acetate
D. Sodium chloride
Answer: D
101. Musket is a
A. Muzzle loader
B. Rifled arm
C. Carbine
D. A shoulder firearm with smooth bore barrel
Answer: D
102. In bullet projectory the maximum range can be attained if the angle of projection is:
A. 30°
B. 45°
C. 40°
D. 75°
Answer: B
103. The energy of the projectile is calculated by
A. Mgh
B. MR
C. MV2
D. 1/2 MV2
Answer: D
104. Assertion A.: In shotgun, the dispersion of pellets is more in the true cylinder gun than choked gun.
Reason (R): Choking of barrel is not related to dispersion of pellet.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are correct
B. (R) is correct, but A. is incorrect
C. A. is correct, but (R) is incorrect
D. Both A. and (R) are incorrect
Answer: C
105. Dumdum Bullet is so called because :
A. Tip is chiselled off.
B. It is made of Cu and Ni.
C. It is very small bullet.
D. Its velocity is very high.
Answer: A
106. Bertillonage is synonymous term to
A. Anthropometry
B. Dactyloscopy
C. Portrait Parle
D. Serology
Answer: A
107. Sherlock Holmes was a character in the novel of
A. Arthur Conan Doyle
B. Agatha Christie
C. Perry Mason D. Victor Hugo
Answer: A
108. Latent Finger print on electric bulb should be preserved by putting in
A. Cardboard box
B. Fixed in a bulb holder in wooden box
C. In a cellophane bag
D. Paper bag
Answer: B
109. A ridge that forks and forms a complete circle and then becomes a single ridge again is called as
A. Island
B. Bifurcation
C. Fork
D. Anastomosis
Answer: D
110. In India the new Central Forensic Science laboratory is not started at
A. Ahmedabad
B. Bhopal
C. Guwahati
D. Pune
Answer: A
111. Following is not improvised explosive:
A. Pipe bomb
B. Letter bomb
C. Hand Grenade
D. Acid bulb
Answer: C
112. Match the following:
List – I List – II
A. Antimony Sulphate (i) Nitroglycerine
B. Cordite (ii) Nitrocellulose powder
C. Gun cotton (iii) Double base smokeless powder
D. Dynamite (iv) Primer
Codes:
A. B. C. D.
A. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
B. (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
C. (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
D. (ii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Answer: A
113. Assertion A.: The shortening of barrel increases dispersion of pellets in shot gun.
Reason (R): It produces less pressure inside the barrel.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are wrong.
B. Both A. and (R) are correct.
C. A. is correct, but (R) is wrong.
D. A. is wrong, but (R) is correct.
Answer: B
114. In XRF spectrometry, the excitation source is
A. Electron Gun
B. X-ray tube
C. Proton gun
D. Neutron gun
Answer: B
115. Electrode less Discharge Lamp (EDL) is used in
A. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
B. Atomic Emission Spectrometer
C. Infra-red Spectrometer
D. X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
Answer: A
116. Basic requirements of a monochromator are
A. Resolution
B. Spectral Range
C. Dispersion
D. All of the above
Answer: D
117. Following technique provides a unique fingerprint of a chemical structure:
A. IR Spectrometry
B. UV Spectrometry
C. NIR Spectrometry
D. Visible Spectrometry
Answer: A
118. Mass Spectrometry requires the sample to be in:
A. Liquid state
B. Vapour state
C. Solid state
D. Semisolid state
Answer: B
119. Following detector in HPLC generates structural and molecular weight information about the eluted solute:
A. Electrochemical detector
B. Fluorescence detector
C. MS detector
D. RI detector
Answer: C
120. First systematic presentation of Neutron activation analysis method was made by:
A. Clarke and Overman
B. Martin and Synge
C. Henry and Pascal
D. Piobert and Pascal
Answer: A
121. The greatest dimension of an incised wound is
A. Breadth
B. Depth
C. Length
D. Breadth and depth are equal
Answer: C
122. Appearance of a bruise at a site away from the site of impact is called
A. Artificial bruise
B. True bruise
C. Ectopic bruise
D. Chemical bruise
Answer: C
123. In which of the following injuries foreign bodies are not found?
A. Grazed abrasion
B. Chop wound
C. Lacerated wound
D. Contusions
Answer: D
124. The following factors do not influence in the formation of a bruise:
A. force used
B. sex of a person
C. age of a person
D. color of a person
Answer: D
125. Match the following:
List – I (Physical Evidences) List – II (Sections of Forensic Science Laboratory)
a. Examination of twine i. Biology section
b. Examination of saliva ii. Chemistry section
c. Examination of pesticide iii. Physics section
d. Examination of adulteration of gasoline iv. Toxicology section
Codes:
a b c d
A. iii i ii iv
B. iii ii iv i
C. i iii iv ii
D. iii i iv ii
Answer: D
126. The author of the book entitled “Suspect Document” is
A. Osborn & Osborn
B. Ordway Hilton
C. Wilson R. Harrison
D. R.A. Huber
Answer: C
127. Culliford was a forensic scientist who has worked in the field of
A. Forensic Toxicology
B. Forensic Ballistics
C. Forensic Serology
D. Forensic Physics
Answer: C
128. L.N.J.P. National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science was established at New Delhi in the following year:
A. 1968
B. 1970
C. 1972
D. 1974
Answer: C
129. A current which will exist even if no light is falling on the UV-V is detectors is known as
A. Dark Current
B. False Current
C. True Current
D. Pseudo Current
Answer: A
130. Exciter filter is a part of the following microscope:
A. Polarising microscope
B. Phase-contrast microscope
C. Fluorescence microscope
D. Transmission Electron microscope
Answer: C
131. The following method is non-destructive technique for ink identification :
A. Solubility test
B. Thin Layer Chromatography
C. UV-Vis spectrophotometer
D. Videospectral analysis
Answer: D
132. Taggants in ink are
A. Pigment
B. Vehicle
C. Binders
D. Compounds used as markers to identify ink
Answer: D
133. Rifling marks on fired bullet are of the following type :
A. Cut marks
B. Compression marks
C. Stration marks
D. Integrated marks
Answer: C
134. Wisdom teeth is also known as
A. Canine
B. Lateral incisor
C. Third molar
D. Second premolar
Answer: C
135. Olecranon fossa is present in which of the following bones?
A. Radius
B. Humerus
C. Femur
D. Tibia
Answer: B
136. Skull photo superimposition technique was used for the first time in which of the following cases ?
A. Daubert case
B. Ted Bundy case
C. Frye case
D. Ruxton case
Answer: D
137. Foramen magnum is present on
A. Pelvis
B. Scapula
C. Sternum
D. Skull
Answer: D
138. Linea aspera is present on which of the following bone?
A. Femur
B. Humerus
C. Clavicle
D. Ulna
Answer: A
139. Ossification of bones may be used for determination of
A. Sex
B. Age
C. Stature
D. Time since death
Answer: B
140. The foot prints found at the scene of crime, indicates which of the following?
A. Number of persons involved
B. Height of the persons involved
C. Entrance or exit of the persons involved
D. All of the above
Answer: D
141. Faeces stains are identified from odour, presence of indigested matter, vegetable fibres and
A. Stercobilin
B. Dark brown crystals of choline iodide
C. Rhombic crystals
D. All of the above
Answer: A
142. Assertion A.: Hair has paramount importance to establish the link between suspect and victim and linking both with the scene of occurrence.
Reason (R): As per Locards principle of exchange.
Codes:
A. A. is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
B. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
C. (R) is correct, but A. is incorrect.
D. Both A. and (R) are correct.
Answer: D
143. The direction of a wound can be ascertained from which of the following injuries:
A. Chop wound
B. Contusion
C. Incised wound
D. Laceration
Answer: C
144. Lanugo hairs are
A. Pigmented
B. Thin and soft
C. Medullated
D. Scale pattern is complex
Answer: B
145. The following method is used for determining the age of an ink by tracking the degradation of certain dyes.
A. Thin layer chromatography (TLC)
B. Gas chromatography (GC)
C. Laser desorption mass spectrometry (LDMS)
D. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Answer: C
146. LSD is derived from which of the following plant?
A. Cannabis sp.
B. Papaver Somniferum
C. Erthroxylum sp.
D. Clavicepspurpurea
Answer: D
147. Linseed, Safflower and Cottonseed are used for
A. Paint pigments
B. Paint oils
C. Paint solvents
D. Paint binders
Answer: B
148. Assertion A.: As the rhodamine ‘B’ in ballpoint pen ink degrades, it loses the ethyl groups.
Reason (R): The ethyl groups are replaced by hydrogen atoms.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are true.
B. Both A. and (R) are false.
C. A. is true, but (R) is false.
D. A. is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: A
149. For hardening of plaster of paris cast of foot prints, following substance is added:
A. Sodium chloride
B. Sodium carbonate
C. Talcum powder
D. Sodium sulphate
Answer: B
150. When the temperature of a liquid is raised
A. Its refractive index increases
B. Its refractive index decreases
C. Its refractive index disappears
D. Its refractive index doesn’t change
Answer: B
151. The following is not a feature of a female skull:A. Prominent parietal eminence
B. Prominent frontal eminence
C. Prominent glabella
D. Roundish shaped orbits
Answer: C
152. The period of mixed dentition extends
A. 4 – 10 yrs
B. 4 – 12 yrs
C. 6 – 12 yrs
D. 8 – 12 yrs
Answer: C
153. The accuracy of sex determination from pelvis is
A. 80%
B. 85%
C. 90%
D. 95%
Answer: D
154. Which of the following sutures of the skull is last to fuse?
A. Basi-occiput with Basisphenoid
B. Sagittal
C. Coronal
D. Lamdoid
Answer: D
155. The total number of carpal bones in a child aged 16 yrs is
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Answer: C
156. Assertion A.: A ‘plain’ impression made by ink are unsatisfactory for fingerprint analysis. Reason (R): In ‘plain’ impression, larger number of points or junctions does not appear.
A. Both A. and (R) are false.
B. Both A. and (R) are true.
C. A. is true but (R) is false.
D. A. is false but (R) is true.
Answer: B
157. The following forms the finger ridges:
A. dermal cells
B. dots or islands
C. rows of sweat pores
D. minutiae
Answer: C
158. Match the following:
List-I List-II
I. Latent finger prints 1. Fingerprints deposited on paint or blood and
readily visible
II. Patent prints 2. Plain fingerprints
III. Plastic prints 3. Invisible fingerprints
IV. Tapprints 4. Fingerprints formed in a soft material like putty
Codes:
I II III IV
A. 3 2 4 1
B. 2 4 1 3
C. 3 1 4 2
D. 4 3 1 2
Answer: C
159. In primary fingerprint classification, following patterns are given numerical value:
A. Loops
B. Arches
C. Whorls
D. All of the above
Answer: C
160. Erasure of a writing using rubber is called:
A. Mechanical erasure
B. Soft erasure
C. Hand erasure
D. Chemical erasure
Answer: A
161. Which of the following is not a part of the mechanical system of a compound microscope?
A. Coarse adjustment
B. Objective lens
C. Body tube
D. Stage
Answer: B
162. Match the following:
List – I List – II
Instruments Detectors
a. X-ray i. Crossed coil
b. NMR ii. Bolometers
c. Visible spectrophotometry iii. Siliconlithium drifted detectors
d. IR spectroscopy iv. Photovoltaic cell
Codes:
a b c d
A. ii i iv iii
B. iii i iv ii
C. iv iii ii i
D. ii iv i iii
Answer: B
163. Teaching of Forensic Science in India for the first time was started atthe University situated at
A. Kolkata
B. Bangalore
C. Patiala
D. Sagar
Answer: D
164. A married woman dies with 9 years of marriage due to hanging at her husbands house. The inquest is to be conducted by
A. District Surgeon
B. Head Constable
C. District Magistrate
D. District Collector
Answer: B
165. Inquest is conducted under which of the following sections of Indian law?
A. 164 CrPC
B. 174 CrPC
C. 164 IEA
D. 174 IPC
Answer: B
166. Match the following List – I with List – II & select the correct answer using the code given below:
List – I List – II
a. Inquest i. 143 Indian Evidence Act
b. Summons ii. 32 Indian Evidence Act
c. Dying declaration iii. 61 Criminal Procedure Code
d. Leading questions iv. 174 Criminal Procedure Code
Codes:
a b c d
A. i ii iii iv
B. iv iii ii i
C. iii ii iv i
D. i iii ii iv
Answer: B
167. First Forensic Science Lab in India was established at
A. Kolkata
B. Mumbai
C. Agra
D. Delhi
Answer: A
168. Medullary Index of human hair is
A. 0.8
B. 0.6
C. 0.4
D. 0.3 or below
Answer: D
169. Kinky hairs are characteristics of
A. Europeans
B. Caucasians
C. Mongloids
D. Negroids
Answer: D
170. In paint examination, pyrolysis gas chromatography is useful for characterizing
A. Metal iron
B. Binder
C. Pigment
D. Vehicle
Answer: B
171. In which of the method, Hollow-Cathode lamp is used as radiation source?
A. Atomic absorption spectrophotometer
B. UV-Vis spectrophotometer
C. IR spectrophotometer
D. Raman spectrophotometer
Answer: A
172. The Bureau of Police Research and Development is situated in
A. New Delhi
B. Lucknow
C. Chandigarh
D. Mumbai
Answer: A
173. The following persons helped Sir E.R. Henry in ten digit fingerprint classification:
A. Battley
B. Hemchand Bose
C. Herschel
D. Azizul Haq
Codes:
A. B. and C. are correct.
B. D. and C. are correct.
C. B. and D. are correct.
D. A. and B. are correct.
Answer: C
174. Assertion A.: While despatching the exhibit to the Forensic Science Laboratory the sample of the seal used on packed exhibits is also despatched along – with exhibits.
Reason (R): It helps in ascertaining the chain of custody in investigation.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
B. Both A. and (R) are correct.
C. A. is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
D. A. is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Answer: B
175. The control soil sample should be collected within the distance of _______ of the questioned soil spot.
A. 1 inch
B. 3-4 inches
C. 8 inches
D. 1 feet
Answer: B
176. Arrange the following steps of crime investigation in proper sequence:
(i) Collection and despatch of evidence to Forensic Science Laboratory.
(ii) First Information Report.
(iii) Photography of scene of crime.
(iv) Protection of scene of crime.
Codes:
A. ii, iv, iii, i
B. i, iv, ii, iii
C. ii, iv, i, iii
D. iii, i, ii, iv
Answer: A
177. These are sketching methods in crime scene, except
A. Rectangular co-ordinate method
B. Spiral method
C. Triangular co-ordinate method
D. Polar co-ordinate method
Answer: B
178. Sodium-halide-bromide cell window are used in
A. IR spectrometry
B. UV spectrometry
C. Raman spectrometry
D. Atomic absorption spectrometry
Answer: A
179. In X-ray spectroscopy, atoms are excited by
A. Direct bombardment with electrons
B. Bombardment with protons
C. Irradiation with X-rays of shorter wavelengths
D. All the above
Answer: D
180. Bertrand lens is a part of the following microscope:
A. Steriomicroscope
B. Comparison microscope
C. Polarising microscope
D. Fluorescence microscope
Answer: C
181. Dowry deaths are booked under which Section of Indian Law
A. 320 IPC
B. 304 A IPC
C. 304 B IPC
D. 375 IPC
Answer: C
182. The colour of blood in deaths due to burns is
A. Cherry red
B. Pink
C. Blue
D. Brown
Answer: A
183. Multiple parallel superficial cuts criss-crossing each other are suggestive of
A. Fabricated wounds
B. Suicidal wounds
C. Accidentally sustained wounds
D. Homicidal wounds
Answer: B
184. ______ is used as neutron moderator in NAA in TRIGA reactor.
A. Water
B. Ethanol
C. Chloroform
D. Acetone
Answer: A
185. Radioactivity of a substance can be measured by
A. TCD detector
B. MCT detector
C. EC detector
D. Geiger Muller Counter
Answer: D
186. Heroin is easily differentiated from its cutting agents by
A. Colour/spot test
B. Thin Layer Chromatography
C. UV-Vis spectrophotometry
D. IR spectrophotometry
Answer: B
187. Assertion A.: Free sulphuric acid is rarely found in stomach contents in acid poisoning case.
Reason (R): Because either it is vomited out or neutralized by alkalies given as antidotes.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
B. A. is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
C. Both A. and (R) are correct.
D. A. is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Answer: C
188. In 0.22 Airgun pellet, the minimum velocity required to perforate human skin is
A. 490 ft/sec
B. 428 ft/sec
C. 346 ft/sec
D. 245 ft/sec
Answer: D
189. Assertion A.: Test shell case and questioned shell case can be compared using comparison microscope to establish the identity of the weapon.
Reason (R): Because rifilling marks on shell case are identical.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are correct.
B. A. is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
C. A. is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
D. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
Answer: C
190. Rechochet marks are generally found on
A. Fired cartridge
B. Pellets entered human body
C. Bullet striking on stone
D. Bullet entered human body
Answer: C
191. The sequence of post-mortem changes in a cadaver includes
A. Rigor mortis, primary flaccidity, secondary flaccidity, marbling
B. Primary flaccidity, secondary flaccidity, rigor mortis, marbling
C. Marbling, secondary flaccidity, primary flaccidity, rigor mortis
D. Primary flaccidity, rigor mortis, secondary flaccidity, marbling
Answer: B
192. “Taches Noire Scleroitiques” is a post-mortem feature seen in
A. Eyes
B. Nostrils
C. Ears
D. Mouth
Answer: A
193. The following are examples of unnatural sexual offences
(i) Sodomy
(ii) Incest
(iii) Buccal coitus
(iv) Bestiality
Codes:
A. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
B. (ii) and (iv) are correct.
C. (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct.
D. (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
Answer: D
194. The criminal responsibility of a mentally ill person is stated under the following section of Indian law?
A. CrPC 84
B. CrPC 80
C. IPC 84
D. IPC 80
Answer: C
195. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Inquest i. Cross examination
b. Conduct Money ii. Police
c. Leading Question iii. Body of evidence
d. Corpus delect iv. Witness
Codes:
a b c d
A. ii iv i iii
B. iii ii iv i
C. iv i iii ii
D. i iii ii iv
Answer: A
196. Conduct money is paid for
A. Conducting an autopsy
B. Chemical analysis
C. Collecting evidentiary material at crime scene.
D. Appearing in a court as witness.
Answer: D
197. Which of the following types of inquests are presently held in India?
A. Coroner and Police
B. Police and Magistrate
C. Magistrate and Coroner
D. Police and Medical Examiner
Answer: B
198. The scales of hair can be preserved with the help of
A. Wax cast
B. Nail polish
C. Plaster of Paris cast
D. Plasticine
Answer: B
199. The term ‘Expert evidence’ is defined in section
A. 45, Indian Evidence Act
B. 131, Indian Evidence Act
C. 45, Criminal Procedure code
D. 131, Criminal Procedure code
Answer: A
200. Gas chromatography was developed by
A. G.D. Kohler and K. Thide
B. Henry and Pascal
C. Piobert and Pascal
D. Leduce and K. Thide
Answer:A.
201. Cremains refers to the study of
A. Buried body
B. Cremated remains
C. Skeletal remains
D. Decomposing body
Answer: B
202. Area of “contact flattening” is associated with
A. Cooling of body
B. Hypostasis
C. Rigor mortis
D. Putrefaction
Answer: B
203. Assertion A.: Blood less dissection of neck structures is recommended in deaths due to strangulation.
Reason (R): It allows identifying and excluding post-mortem artefacts.
Codes:
A. A. is correct but (R) is wrong
B. Both A. and (R) are correct
C. A. is incorrect but (R) is correct
D. A. and (R) are incorrect
Answer: B
204. Bobbit syndrome is
A. Mutilation of breast by male partner
B. Mutilation of vagina by male partner
C. Mutilation of face by female partner
D. Mutilation of penis by female partner
Answer: D
205. Organophorous compounds and carbamates are powerful inhibitors of
A. Cholin esterase
B. Acetylcholin esterase
C. Monoacetylcholin esterase
D. None of the above
Answer: A
206. In handwriting, a short initial or terminal stroke is called:
A. Hook
B. Hiatus
C. Spur
D. Staff
Answer: C
207. Following devised the starch-iodine test to determine the presence of semen
A. Willott
B. E.M. Southern
C. Roberts
D. Ouchterlong
Answer: C
208. The cutting of barrel length in shotgun causes
A. Decrease in dispersion of pellets
B. Increase in dispersion of pellets
C. No change in dispersion of pellets
D. Distortion of pellets
Answer: B
209. Pressure start curve inside the barrel determines
A. Temperature of projectile
B. Trajectory of projectile
C. Velocity of projectile
D. Striking energy of projectile
Codes:
A. A. and B. are correct.
B. B. and C. are correct.
C. C. and D. are correct.
D. B. and D. are correct.
Answer: C
210. The stamped serial number on barrel can be restored by
A. Hydrofluoric acid
B. FeCl3 reagent
C. CuCl2 reagent
D. AgCl reagent
Answer: C
211. Magistrate Inquest is done in the following cases:
A. Death in road accident
B. Death caused by drowning
C. Exhumation
D. Death in prison
Codes:
A. A. and C. are correct.
B. A. and D. are correct.
C. C. and D. are correct.
D. B. and D. are correct.
Answer: C
212. A lens with a variable focal length is known as
A. Normal lens
B. Telephoto lens
C. Wide angle lens
D. Zoom lens
Answer: D
213. X-ray spectra are quite simple because
A. they result from transition between energy levels of the innermost electrons
B. they result from transition between every levels of the outermost electrons
C. they result from transition between energy levels of middle orbital electrons
D. no change in transition levels of electrons
Answer: A
214. Spherical aberration means
A. that all portions of a lens have common focus
B. that inner and outer areas of lens do not have common focus
C. that the lens corrected for two wavelengths of radiation
D. it is corrected for three wavelengths of radiation
Answer: B
215. Detectors in IR spectrophotometry include the following:
A. Golay detector
B. Electron capture detector
C. Photodetector
D. Thermocouples
Codes:
A. A. and B. are correct.
B. B. and C. are correct.
C. C. and D. are correct.
D. A. and D. are correct.
Answer: D
216. Which of the following would be considered individual evidence?
A. DNA
B. Blood
C. Paint
D. Soil
Answer: A
217. The sex of an individual can be determined by the following, except
A. X-Y chromosome
B. Barr-bodies
C. Protein pattern
D. Testosterone/Estradiol ratio
Answer: C
218. Which of the following factor is not assumed by Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
A. The population is infinitely large.
B. Mating in non-random.
C. No mutation
D. No migration
Answer: B
219. Two arms composed mainly of DNA and held together by centromere is
A. Gene
B. Cell
C. Protein
D. Chromosome
Answer: D
220. A nucleotide consist of
A. Nucleic acids, RNA and DNA
B. Sugar, Phosphate and one of the four chemicals – A, T, G, C
C. Messenger RNA and transfer RNA
D. Adenine, Thymine, Guanine and Cytosine
Answer: B
221. Confirmatory test for identification of human saliva are
(i) lateral immunochromatographic strip test
(ii) Rapid Stain Identification Kit (RSID)
(iii) Phadebas test
(iv) UV examination
Codes:
A. (i) and (ii) are correct.
B. (i) and (iii) are correct.
C. (ii) and (iii) are correct.
D. (ii), and (iv) are correct.
Answer: A
222. The presence of buccal epithelial cells confirms the following:
A. Semen
B. Blood
C. Saliva
D. Urine
Answer: C
223. Assertion A.: Presence of P30 confirms the seminal stain.
Reason (R): P30 is secreted into semen by Cowper’s gland.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are correct.
B. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
C. A. is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
D. A. is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Answer: C
224. Which of the following fiber is of mineral origin?
A. Mohair
B. Cashmere
C. Asbestos
D. Rayon
Answer: C
225. During spermatogenesis, the secondary spermatocyte develops into which of the following?
A. Spermatids
B. Primary spermatocytes
C. Spermatogomia
D. Spermatozoa
Answer: A
226. Match the following in the soil as per Munsell colour Test:
List – I (Mineral) List – II (Colour)
a. Hematite i. Pale brown
b. Iron sulphide ii. White
c. Calcite iii. Red
d. Dolomite iv. Black
Codes:
a b c d
A. iii i iv ii
B. iii iv ii i
C. iii ii iv i
D. ii iii i iv
Answer: B
227. _______ is a super cooled liquid which has attained so high viscosity as to be considered as solid.
A. Plastics
B. Glass
C. Acrylic fiber
D. Rayon
Answer: B
228. ________ is used for retarding the plaster of paris cast of foot prints.
A. Sodium chloride
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. Aluminium oxide
D. Borax
Answer: D
229. Besides silica, the main constituent of Gypsum soil is
A. Calcium carbonate
B. Calcium sulphate
C. Ferric oxide
D. Aluminium oxide
Answer: B
230. The Refractive Index of glass can be determined by
A. Beckeline method
B. Abbe’s refractometer
C. GRIM
D. Pulfritch refractometer
Codes :
A. B. and C. are correct.
B. D. and C. are correct.
C. A. and C. are correct.
D. B. and D. are correct.
Answer: C
231. Davidson’s body is found in
A. Platelets
B. Neutrophil
C. Red blood cell
D. Reticulocyte
Answer: B
232. Corpus delecti means
A. Body of evidence
B. Corporal punishment for dereliction of duty
C. Detection of chemical compounds
D. Exhumation of corpse
Answer: A
233. Match the following:
A. Cephalic index i. Age
B. Carl Pearson’s formula ii. Disputed sex
C. Gustafson’s method iii. Race
D. Turner’s syndrome iv. Stature
Codes:
A. B. C. D.
A. i ii iii iv
B. ii iii iv i
C. iv i ii iii
D. iii iv i ii
Answer: D
234. Zeroing is
A. Distance adjustment to strike the bullet at Bull’s eye of target.
B. Sight adjustment so that the bullet strikes at Bull’s eye of target.
C. Distance and sight adjustment to strike the bullet at the target.
D. Firing at the target without any adjustment
Answer: B
235. The diameter of 16 bore shot gun is
A. .729″
B. .709″
C. .662″
D. .579″
Answer: C
236. Bullet wipe is a term used for
A. Wiping of bullet by hand before firing.
B. Wiping of lubricant, soot or other material from the bullet on skin of body.
C. Cleaning of bullet after fire.
D. Sticking of blood on bullet after fire through body.
Answer: B
237. Assertion A.: Test bullet and exhibit bullet can be compared under comparison microscope to establish the identity of weapon.
Reason (R): Because firing pin mark on them are identical.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are true.
B. A. is true but (R) is false.
C. Both A. and (R) are false.
D. A. is false but (R) is true.
Answer: B
238. In .177 Air gun, the maximum velocity to perforate skin is
A. 191 ft/sec
B. 245 ft/sec
C. 331 ft/sec
D. 442 ft/sec
Answer: C
239. Thermal fractures on glass sheet are of following type:
A. Concentric fracture
B. Wavy fracture
C. Radial fracture
D. Tangential fracture
Answer: B
240. In the case of firing through windowpane glass, spiral fractures are found on
A. Side of impact
B. Other side of impact
C. Edge of fractured sheet
D. Edge of the shattered glass
Answer: A
241. Which of these is a part of a mt. DNA?
A. D-loop
B. Y-loop
C. S-loop
D. T-loop
Answer: A
242. Which of the following is not a red cell blood group system?
A. Kell
B. Duffy
C. ABO
D. HLA
Answer: D
243. A forensic scientist is supposed to answer the question when examining dried blood
A. Is it blood?
B. Is it human blood?
C. Which group it belongs to?
D. All of the above
Answer: D
244. Which of the following rare earth oxide is not found in ‘Nernst Glower’?
A. Zirconia
B. Yttria
C. Thoria
D. Titanium
Answer: D
245. Which of the following is not true in case of a radiation source?
A. It must be stable.
B. It must have sufficient intensity.
C. It must supply intermittent radiation.
D. It should be detected at the end of the optical path.
Answer: C
246. A dead body for autopsy is to be preserved in a cold chamber whose preferred temperature is
A. – 4 °C
B. 0 °C
C. 4 °C
D. 10 °C
Answer: C
247. Which of the following is not a feature of immediate change after death?
A. Cessation of brain function
B. Cessation of heart function
C. Cooling of the body
D. Stoppage of respiration
Answer: C
248. Match the following:
List – I List – II
A. Parathion i. O, O-dimethyl-Sdithiophosphate
B. Dimethoate ii. O, O-Dimethyl dithiophosphate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate
C. Phosphamidon iii. O, O-diethyl-O-pnitrophenylthiophosphate
D. Malathion iv. O, (2-chloro-2- diethyl carbamoyl)- 1-methyl-vinyl-O,
O-di-methmylphosphate
Codes:
A. B. C. D.
A. iii i iv ii
B. i ii iii iv
C. iii ii i iv
D. ii iii i ii
Answer: A
249. Match the following:
List – I List – II
A. Delusion i. Desire to steal articles of small value
B. Hallucination ii. False belief which is not a fact
C. Illusion iii. False perception without a stimulus
D. Kleptomania iv. False interpretation of a stimulus
Codes:
A. B. C. D.
A. iii iv i ii
B. ii iii iv i
C. i ii iii iv
D. iv i ii iii
Answer: B
250. The test to identify vaginal epithelialcells in a case of sexual assault is
A. Barberio’s test
B. Florence’s test
C. Lugol’s iodine test
D. Precipitin test
Answer: C
251. Compressive strength analysis is done in case of
A. Paint smear
B. Hair
C. Footprint
D. Cement block
Answer: D
252. The following compound is not present in Borosilicate glass:
A. Silica (SiO2)
B. K2O
C. Al2O3
D. CaO
Answer: D
253. 4R rule of glass fracture relates to
A. Concentric fracture
B. Radial fracture
C. Rib mark
D. Hackle mark
Answer: B
254. Match the following ingredients of paint:
List – I List – II
A. Pigment i. Zirconium napthemate
B. Oil ii. Soya alkyd resin
C. Drier iii. Titanium oxide
D. Binder iv. Linseed oil
Codes:
A. B. C. D.
A. iii i iv ii
B. i iii iv ii
C. ii iv i iii
D. iii iv i ii
Answer: D
255. Radioactivity of a substance can be measured by
A. Geiger Muller Counter
B. Neon tubes
C. Radiometric methods
D. Photomultiplier tubes
Answer: A
256. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(Author) (Name of the book)
A. Soderman i. Fundamentals of criminal investigation
B. Paul L. Kirk ii. Judicial Photography
C. O’Hara iii. Modern Criminal Investigation
D. Rudolph Reise iv. Crime Investigation
Codes:
A. B. C. D.
A. iii i iv ii
B. i iv iii ii
C. iii iv i ii
D. iv iii i ii
Answer: C
257. Split laceration resembles
A. Abrasion
B. Contusion
C. Incised wound
D. Stab wound
Answer: C
258. Which of the following is important for the identification from hair?
A. Cuticle
B. Medulla
C. Cortex
D. All of the above
Answer: D
259. The most prevalent plant fibre is
A. Wool
B. Hemp
C. Cotton
D. Mohair
Answer: C
260. The study of hair is known as
A. Lithology
B. Histology
C. Phytology
D. Trichology
Answer: D
261. Picric Acid test of urine is performed to detect
A. Albumin
B. Creatinine
C. Uric acid
D. Chlorine
Answer: B
262. Colustrum is a form of
A. Semen
B. Milk
C. Blood
D. Saliva
Answer: B
263. Which of the following techniques can be used in analysis of fibres?
A. Optical microscopy
B. Pyrolysis gas chromatography
C. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
D. All of the above
Answer: D
264. A hair cut by a blade or scissors will have
A. a sharp edge
B. a blunt edge
C. follicular tissue attached
D. a crushed edge
Answer: A
265. Sperms are stored and matured in one of the following:
A. Testis
B. Seminal vesicles
C. Epididymis
D. Vas deferens
Answer: C
266. In window glass pane, the following components are not commonly present:
A. Aluminium oxide
B. Silicon oxide
C. Antimony oxide
D. Barium oxide
Codes:
A. C. and D. are correct.
B. C. and B. are correct.
C. A. and B. are correct.
D. A. and D. are correct.
Answer: A
267. The range of lime (CaO) is within ______ in Portland cement.
A. 30 – 35%
B. 35 – 55%
C. 60 – 67%
D. 70 – 75%
Answer: C
268. In density gradient determination method of soil examination, the following liquids are commonly used:
A. Bromoform
B. Bromobenzene
C. Nitrobenzene
D. Mixture of bromoform and bromobenzene
Answer: D
269. Match the following pertaining to paint sample:
List – I (Paint Pigment) List – II (Colour of Paint)
a. Titanium Dioxide i. Red
b. Cobalt Salt ii. Blue
c. Graphite iii. White
d. Lead tetra-oxide iv. Black
Codes:
a b c d
A. iii ii i iv
B. iv ii iii i
C. ii i iii iv
D. iii ii iv i
Answer: D
270. The following parameters of tool application can produce the sufficient influence on the nature of stration marks produced by screw driver, except
A. Vertical angle of tool
B. Pressure on tool
C. Relative velocity of tool
D. Horizontal angle of tool
Answer: C
271. Black mineral colours in the soil are generally related to the presence of the following elements:
A. Manganese and iron
B. Copper minerals
C. Chromium minerals
D. Iron phosphate minerals
Answer: A
272. The following bones are useful for the determination of stature:
A. Fibula and Pisiform
B. Radius and Talus
C. Femur and Ulna
D. Humerus and Hyoid
Answer: C
273. In case of amputation of one finger, the following print is considered in classification:
A. Next finger of the same hand
B. Corresponding finger of the other hand
C. Thumb impression of other hand
D. Index finger of other hand
Answer: B
274. The injury sustained by skin due to an alternating current is called
A. Brush burn
B. Filigree burn
C. Joule burn
D. Arborescent mark
Answer: C
275. Tandem Bullet is
A. Slug bullet
B. Jacketed bullet
C. Spitzer bullet
D. Bullet which is lodged inside the barrel and comes out along with another bullet fired from the same gun.
Answer: D
276. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. EDGN i. Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate
b. NG ii. Ethylane Glycol dinitrate
c. PETN iii. Cyclotrimethylene trinitramine
d. RDX iv. Nitroglycerine
Codes:
a b c d
A. ii iv i iii
B. ii iv iii i
C. ii iii i iv
D. iii i ii iv
Answer: A
277. Which type of the teeth are not present in human primary dentition?
A. Premolar
B. Incisor
C. Canine
D. Molar
Answer: A
278. Mass disaster victim identification could be achieved on the basis of
A. Fingerprints
B. Photographs
C. Antimortem dental records
D. All of the above
Answer: D
279. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Somatoscopy i. Measurement on living person
b. Osteometry ii. Obsrvations on living person
c. Craniametry iii. Measurements of bones
d. Somatometry iv. Measurements of skull
Codes:
a b c d
A. ii iii iv i
B. iii i ii iv
C. iv ii i iii
D. i ii iii iv
Answer: A
280. Stature of an individual can be estimated from foot prints on the basis of
(i) multiplication factors
(ii) regression equations
(iii) Hardy-Weinberg equation
(iv) Segregation equation
Codes:
A. (i) and (iii) are correct.
B. (i) and (ii) are correct.
C. (ii) and (iv) are correct.
D. (i) and (iv) are correct.
Answer: B
281. Lynching is commonly used for
A. Suicidal hanging
B. Judicial hanging
C. Homicidal hanging without trial, by the mob
D. All of the above
Answer: C
282. Following are the types of Neurosis, except
A. Anxiety
B. Obsessive-compulsive
C. Psychopathic personality
D. Depressive
Answer: C
283. Lie detector measures, the following parameters of an individual :
A. Pulse rate
B. Blood Pressure
C. Galvanic skin Resistance
D. All of the above
Answer: D
284. As per IPC (Indian Penal Code), Emasculation is classified as
A. Assault
B. Simple Injury
C. Miscarriage
D. Grievous injury
Answer: D
285. The homicide caused unintentionally by an act done in a good faith is
A. Excusable
B. Murder
C. Culpable homicide
D. All of the above
Answer: A
286. The ‘fingerprint’ region of IR spectrum can be subdivided into the following except
A. 1500 – 1350 cm–1
B. 1350 – 1000 cm–1
C. Below 1000 cm–1
D. Below 500 cm–1
Answer: D
287. The ‘magic angle’ of NMR is at
A. 90 degrees
B. 54.7 degrees
C. 120 degrees
D. 60.8 degrees
Answer: B
288. Which of the following illumination cannot be used in stereomicroscope?
A. Incident
B. Reflected
C. Vertical
D. Refracted
Answer: D
289. ‘Ballooning effect’ test is characteristics of
A. Woollen fibres
B. Nylon fibres
C. Cotton fibres
D. Rayon fibres
Answer: C
290. In hair growth, the telogen phase may last upto
A. one hundred days
B. six months
C. two years
D. six years
Answer: A
291. The skid marks on the road in a vehicular accident may give an indication of
A. Make of the vehicle
B. Speed of the vehicle
C. Weight of the vehicle
D. Height of the vehicle
Answer: B
292. Chemical etching is a method for restoration of erased marks on
A. Wood
B. Leather
C. Metal
D. Plastic
Answer: C
293.The most suitable solvent system for thin layer chromatography/paper chromatography of inks is
A. N-butanol: pyridine: water (3: 1: 1.5)
B. Amyl alcohol: acetic acid: chloroform (6: 1: 2)
C. Ethanol: Acetone: acetic acid (4: 1: 5)
D. Amyl alcohol: acetic acid: pyridine (6: 1: 2)
Answer: A
294. The following is the most acceptable method for revealing indented writing:
A. Oblique lighting
B. Intense lighting
C. Rubbing with a pencil lead
D. ESDA
Answer: D
295. Cadaveric spasm indicates
A. Suicide
B. Homicide
C. Natural death
D. Last act of a person before death
Answer: D
296. Chromatography was first reported by
A. Ramsey
B. Henry
C. Pascal
D. Leduce
Answer: A
297. Copy prepared by superimposing the document is called:
A. Traced forgery
B. Simulated forgery
C. Free tend forgery
D. Asymetrical forgery
Answer: A
298. Within a monochrometer, the necessary collimation and focussing are performed by:
A. Mirrors
B. Detectors
C. Prisms
D. Photo tubes
Answer: A
299. Match the instrument with the detector.
List – I List – II
i. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer a. Thermal conductivity
ii. Infra Red Spectrometer b. Hypersensitive Photoplate
iii. Emission Spectrograph c. Golay
iv. Gas liquid Chromatography d. Photomultiplier Tube
Codes:
a b c d
A. iv iii ii i
B. i iv iii ii
C. i iii iv ii
D. iii iv iii i
Answer: A
300. Following is the active component of marking nut:
A. Semicarpol
B. Semicarpine
C. Semicarbine
D. Semicarmine
Answer: A
1. Casper’s dictum is related to
A. Identification
B. Cause of death
C. Flotation of body
D. Rate of putrefaction
Answer: D
2. Getler’s test is associated with
A. Burns
B. Drowning
C. Electrocution
D. Poisoning
Answer: B
3. Pre-auricular Sulcus helps in the determination of
A. Age
B. Sex
C. Stature
D. Race
Answer: B
4. Assertion A.: The shifting of NMR signals is known as ‘chemical shift’.
Reason (R): The ‘chemical shifts’ occur due to shielding and de-shielding by electrons.
A. A. is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
B. (R) is correct, but A. is incorrect.
C. Both A. and (R) are correct.
D. Both A. & (R) are incorrect.
Answer: C
5. Which of the following is used as a detector in HPLC?
A. Photovoltaic cell
B. Phototubes
C. Electrochemical detector
D. Photomultiplier tubes
Answer: C
6. A carrier gas in GLC should have the following characteristics except
A. It should be inert
B. It should be mixtures of gases
C. It should be easily available
D. It should not cause explosion or fire
Answer: B
7. The name ‘Keeler’ is associated with
A. Chromatograph
B. Polygraph
C. Spectrograph
D. Monograph
Answer: B
8. Which of the following witness can be asked a leading question during examination-in-chief?
A. Common witness
B. Expert witness
C. Hostile witness
D. None of the above
Answer: C
9. Exhumation means
A. Execution of a death sentence
B. Examination of skeletal remains
C. Digging out of a buried body
D. Injecting formalin into body for preservation
Answer: C
10. ‘Expert’ is defined in the following section:
A. 145 of Indian Evidence Act
B. 45 of Indian Evidence Act
C. 145 of Criminal Procedure Code
D. 45 of Indian Penal Code
Answer: B
1. Post-mortem lividity helps in the determination of the following except
A. Cause of death
B. Motive for death
C. Position of death
D. Time of death
Answer: B
2. In a case of hanging, if the knot is situated at the occipital region, is called
A. Atypical
B. Complete
C. Partial
D. Typical
Answer: D
3. Which of the following organs is most suitable for diatom test?
A. Jejunum
B. Lungs
C. Stomach
D. Sternum
Answer: D
4. The yellowish discoloration of a healing contusion is due to
A. Bilirubin
B. Hematoidin
C. Hemosiderin
D. Oxyhemoglobin
Answer: A
5. Hesitation marks or tentative cuts is a feature seen in
A. Accidents
B. Suicides
C. Homicides
D. Fall from height
Answer: B
6. The first permanent tooth to erupt is
A. Lateral incisor
B. Bicuspid – II
C. Molar I
D. Molar II
Answer: C
7.Taurodontism is a feature seen among
A. Caucassians
B. Indians
C. Mongoloids
D. Negroids
Answer: C
8. Which of the following is not a prominent feature of male skull?
A. Glabella
B. Frontal eminence
C. Supra orbital ridge
D. Zygomatic arch
Answer: B
9. Sharpey’s fibres that join ligaments in holding a tooth in the socket are present in
A. Cementum
B. Enamel
C. Gingiva
D. Dentin
Answer: A
10. The radiological study of skeletal remains for age estimation is based on the fusion of
A. Epiphysis
B. Anaphylaxis
C. Metaphase
D. Telophase
Answer: A
1. Match the following:
List – I List – II
Firearm Trigger pull in pound
a. Ordinary shot gun i. 31/2 to 41/2 pound
b. Pistol ii. 3-4 pound
c. Revolver Double Action iii.16-20 pound
d. Service Rifle iv. 6-7 pound
Codes:
a b c d
A. i ii iii iv
B. i iv ii iii
C. iii iv i ii
D. ii i iv iii
Answer: A
2. In a firearm case, casuality criteria for man is:
A. 58 ft / pound
B. 60 ft / pound
C. 62 ft / pound
D. 65 ft / pound
Answer: A
3. For wound ballistics study in human beings, the following is used in experiments:
A. 10% gelatin gel block
B. 20% gilatin gel block
C. 10% agar gel block
D. 20% starch gel block
Answer: B
4. Firing Pin marks of a gun are:
A. Compression marks
B. Cut marks
C. Striatian marks
D. Repeatative marks
Answer: A
5. The human genome contains about _______ DNA molecules per diploid geneme.
A. 4 X 109
B. 5 X 109
C. 6 X 109
D. 7 X 109
Answer: C
6. The writing on charred document can be restored by:
A. Reflected light
B. Ultraviolet rays
C. Infrared Photography
D. None of these
Answer: C
7. The most common means of identification of faeces sample is by the detection of
A. Ptylin
B. Glycogen
C. Urobilinogen
D. Creatin
Answer: C
8. Tailing of a wound is seen in
A. Chop wound
B. Contusion
C. Laceration
D. Incised wound
Answer: D
9. Scalds are caused by
A. Dry heat
B. Moist heat
C. Joule burn
D. Filigree burns
Answer: B
10. A brownish colored scab over an abrasion is formed by
A. < 24 hours
B. 2-3 days
C. 5-7 days
D. 10-15 days
Answer: B
1. Arrange the following post-mortem changes in an ascending order:
i. Cooling of the body
ii. Greenish discolouration of abdomen
iii. Rigor mortis
iv. Marbling
Code:
A. i iii ii iv
B. ii iv i iii
C. iv iii ii i
D. i ii iii iv
Answer: A
2. The shape of cooling curve pattern of a human cadaver is
A. Ascending
B. Descending
C. Parabola
D. Sigmoid
Answer: D
3. Spinal cord is preserved in which of the following cases?
A. Alcohol
B. Arsenic
C. Oleander
D. Strychnine
Answer: D
4. Pseudocyesis refers to false
A. Rape
B. Pregnancy
C. Abortion
D. Infanticide
Answer: B
5. Brush burn or graze is a form of
A. Abrasion
B. Chop wound
C. Contusion
D. Laceration
Answer: A
6. Assertion A.: While taking the photograph of the dead body at the scene of offence a scale should be put by the side of the body.
Reason (R): It would help to calculate the total height of the person.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are correct.
B. A. is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
C. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
D. A. is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Answer: B
7. Which of the following is the most important component for the individualization of hair?
A. Follicular tag
B. Cuticle
C. Medulla
D. Cortex
Answer: A
8. Which are the natural fibres?
A. Cotton, jute, wool, hemp
B. Cotton, nylon, rayon, wool
C. Silk, jute, polyester, cotton
D. Rayon, silk, hemp, polyester
Answer: A
9. Jaffe test for urine is a reaction between
A. creatinine and picric acid
B. Urea and ammonium hydroxide
C. Urea and picric acid
D. creatinine and ammonium hydroxide
Answer: A
10. Which of the following is a pigment found in faecal matter?
A. Titanium oxide
B. Urobilinogen
C. Creatinine
D. Keratin
Answer: B
1. Post-mortem caloricity means
A. Colour change of the bodybefore death
B. Colour change of the body after death
C. Fall of temperature before death
D. Rise of temperature after death
Answer: D
2. Suspended animation may be seen in which of the following type of deaths?
A. Burns
B. Drowning
C. Hanging
D. Electrocution
Codes:
A. A. and B. are correct.
B. B. and C. are correct.
C. A. and D. are correct.
D. B. and D. are correct.
Answer: D
3. Assertion A.: The colour of lividity in carbon-mono oxide poisoning is cherry red.
Reason (R): Because of the binding of carbon to hemoglobin.
Codes:
A. A. is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
B. Both A. and (R) are correct.
C. A. is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
D. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
Answer: A
4. Caffey Syndrome is related with
A. Child abuse
B. Husband abuse
C. Wife abuse
D. Harassment at work place
Answer: A
5. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Age i. Barr body
b. Race ii. Epiphyseal union
c. Sex iii. Femur
d. Stature iv. Shovel shaped incisors
Codes:
a b c d
A. i ii iii iv
B. iii i iv ii
C. ii iv i iii
D. iv iii ii i
Answer: C
6. The following mark is not found in fired cartridge case
A. Firing pin mark
B. Rifling mark
C. Chamber mark
D. Breach face mark
Answer: B
7. HPLC was discovered by
A. Izmailov and Schraiber
B. M. Tsuet
C. de Vries
D. Kirkland and Huber
Answer: D
8. Zip guns are
A. Country made guns
B. Rifles
C. Machine guns
D. Carbines
Answer: A
9. In the gunshot wound, the term back spatter refers to
A. Ejection of blood and tissues from exit wound
B. Ejection of projectile from the exit wound
C. Ejection of projectile from entrance wound
D. Ejection of blood and tissues from entrance gunshot wound
Answer: D
10. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Fulminate of mercury i. Nitroglycerin
b. Gelatinesticks ii. Dart
c. Ballistite iii. Primer
d. Air gun iv. Double base smokeless powder
Codes:
a b c d
A. i iii iv ii
B. iv iii ii i
C. iii i iv ii
D. iii ii i iv
Answer: C
1. IR spectra fail to distinguish
A. Tautomer
B. Enantiomers
C. Conformers
D. Stereoisomers
Answer: B
2. Match the following:
List – I List – II
A. Ultraviolet light i. 2.5 – 25 μ
B. Visible light ii. 2000 – 4000 °A
C. X-ray iii. 4000 – 8000 °A
D. Near IR region iv. 0.1 – 100 °A
Codes:
A. B. C. D.
A. ii i iv iii
B. iv iii ii i
C. ii iii iv i
D. iii i ii iv
Answer: C
3. First G.E.Q.D. in India was started at
A. Kolkata
B. Shimla
C. Hyderabad
D. Delhi
Answer: B
4. Juvenile courts are meant for trial of
A. Mentally ill persons
B. Foreign citizens
C. Criminal lawyers
D. Children below 18 years
Answer: D
5. Which of the following courts is not a court of trial?
A. Chief Judicial Magistrate
B. First Class Judicial Magistrate
C. Additional District and Session Judge
D. Hight Court
Answer: D
6. Match the following:
List – I List – II
A. DNA i. Osborn
B. Documents ii. Hatcher
C. Ballistics iii. Landsteiner
D. Blood iv. Jefferys
Codes:
A. B. C. D.
A. iv i ii iii
B. i ii iii iv
C. iv iii i ii
D. iv ii i iii
Answer: A
7. After collecting the blood stained soil from the scene, it should be sent for examination:
A. As such without drying
B. After drying in oven
C. After drying under fan
D. After drying under shade
Answer: D
8. Prostate-specific antigen is also called as
A. Proteinase K
B. Amylase
C. P30
D. Ptylase
Answer: C
9. Seminal acid-phosphatase is produced in the
A. Adrenal gland
B. Prostate gland
C. Thyroid gland
D. Pituitary gland
Answer: B
10. A bright halo observed near the border of a glass particle immersed in a liquid of a different refractive index is known as
A. Refractive point
B. Birefringence
C. A straight line
D. Becke line
Answer: D
1. Which of the following is not classified as Hallucinogen?
A. Methaqualone
B. Psilocybin
C. Marijuana
D. Mescaline
Answer: A
2. Daizy wheel is a type of
A. Paper feeding system used in printers
B. Key board system used in printers
C. Rolling system used in typewriters
D. Font system used in electronic typewriters
Answer: B
3. Inkjet printer printing can be recognized by
A. Concentrating droplets
B. Satellite droplets
C. Central droplets
D. Lateral droplets
Answer: B
4. The final purple coloured compound produced during the development of latent fingerprints with ninhydrin is known as ________.
A. Rutherford purple
B. Ruheman’s purple
C. Reinberg purple
D. Jaffery’s principle
Answer: B
5. Anthropometry is an identification system which is also known as ________
A. Bertillonage
B. Ridgeology
C. Poroscopy
D. Edgeoscopy
Answer: A
6. Micturition syncope is a condition which occurs due to heavy consumption of
A. Aluminium phosphide
B. Beer
C. Opium
D. Endrin
Answer: B
7. Which of these markers is present in seminal plasma?
A. Peptidase A
B. Peptidase C
C. Peptidase D
D. Transferrin
Answer: A
8. In Kastle-Mayer test, which of the following reagents are used?
A. Benzidine
B. Phenolphthalein
C. O-toulidine
D. Luminol
Answer: B
9. Takayama’s test for confirming blood is based on
A. Haemin crystal formation
B. Haemochromogen crystal formation
C. Ferric sulphate crystal formation
D. Globulin crystal formation
Answer: B
10. Which of the following test is used to determine whether the blood belongs to human or animal?
A. Benzidine test
B. Phenolphthalein test
C. Precipitin test
D. O-toulidine test
Answer: C
1. Radial Diffusion Test is used for the detection of
A. Colostrum
B. Heptoglobulins
C. Hemoglobin
D. Amylase
Answer: D
2. Human hair when examined under microscope will reveal
A. Thick cortex and thin medulla
B. Thin cortex and thick medulla
C. Cortex and medulla with equal thickness
D. None of the above
Answer: A
3. In starch-iodine test, the starch turns in the following colour on addition of iodine:
A. Purple
B. Blue
C. Green
D. Pink
Answer: B
4. Accumulation of epithelial skin tags at the end of a wound is seen in which of the following?
A. Abrasion
B. Incised
C. Split laceration
D. Chop wound
Answer: A
5. Match the following constituents of paints:
List – I List – II
(I) Vehicle 1. Used in a polymer to increase its flexibility
(II) Lacquer 2. Pigment distribution
(III) Varnish 3. Fast-drying coatings
(IV) Plasticizer 4. Solution of drying oils and resins in organic solvents
Codes:
(I) (II) (III) (IV)
A. 3 1 4 2
B. 2 1 4 3
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 2 3 4 1
Answer: D
6. Radiations emitted by radioactive elements are
A. Alpha rays
B. Gamma rays
C. Beta rays
D. All of the above
Answer: D
7. Maintenance of the correct number of chromosomes in cell division (mitosis) is dependent on a process of
A. DNA duplication
B. DNA mutation
C. Single nucleotide polymorphism
D. All of the above
Answer: A
8. The following is not red cell isoenzymes:
A. Adenosine deaminase
B. Transferrin
C. Glutamate pyruvate transaminase
D. Phosphoglucomutase
Answer: B
9. Which of the following is involved in human body’s immune system?
A. WBC
B. RBC
C. Thrombocytes
D. Serum
Answer: A
10. One of the options mentioned is not a step involved in PCR technique:
A. Annealing
B. Deuaturation
C. Extension of nucleotides
D. Southern blotting
Answer: D
1. Assertion A.: Detailed note should be recorded regarding the amount of blood found/splattered at the scene of occurrence.
Reason (R): It would help to evaluate about the length of survival of the victim after assault.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are correct.
B. A. is correct but (R) is incorrect.
C. A. is incorrect but (R) is correct.
D. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
Answer: A
2. The main ingredient of Mandrax is
A. PCP
B. STP
C. Methaqualone
D. GHB
Answer: C
3. Dry ashing method is used for the extraction of following poisons from viscera:
A. Organic volatile
B. Organic non-volatile
C. Metallic
D. None of the above
Answer: C
4. Following color test is applied for the detection of opiates:
A. Marquis
B. Mecke
C. Froehde’s
D. All of the above
Answer: B
5. Lysergic acid is found in
A. Ergot fungus
B. Psilocybe mexicanna
C. Lophophora Williamsie
D. Argimoni wexicanna
Answer: A
6. Screening tests are performed for
A. Tentative identification
B. Definite identification
C. Quantitative analysis
D. Semiquantitative analysis
Answer: A
7. The combination of the following liquids is most suitable in the density gradient column:
A. bromoform and phenol
B. bromobenzene and methanol
C. bromoform and bromobenzene
D. bromoform, benzene and phenol
Answer: C
8. Mc Naughten, who shot Edward Drummond was suffering from delusion of
A. Infidelity
B. Persecution
C. Poverty
D. Nihilism
Answer: B
9. ‘Stass-Otto’ process is used for:
A. Extraction of poisons
B. Extraction of DNA
C. Extraction of antigens
D. Isolation of compliments
Answer: A
10. Following is active principle of Abrus:
A. Abrin
B. Adbrin
C. Abrinine
D. Abricodine
Answer: A
1. Which of the following preservatives is used to preserve the blood in case of alcohol poisoning?
A. EDTA
B. Heparin
C. Sodium fluoride
D. Sodium chloride
Answer: C
2. A technique used for increasing the amount of a specific segment of DNA is called
A. DNA replication
B. DNA amplification
C. Denaturation
D. VNTR
Answer: B
3. Which of the following is a plant protein?
A. Lectins
B. Actin
C. Mycin
D. All of the above
Answer: A
4. Rule of Hasse helps in the determination of
A. Age of Fetus
B. Congenital anomalies of fetus
C. Sex of fetus
D. Stature of fetus
Answer: A
5. Which of the following conditions does not resemble rigor mortis?
A. Cold stiffening
B. Gas stiffening
C. Pugilistic attitude
D. Tetanus
Answer: D
6. The total number of temporary molars in a child aged 7 years
A. Zero
B. Four
C. eight
D. twelve
Answer: C
7. Fine, white lathery froth that is copious and tenacious around mouth and nostrils is suggestive of death due to
A. Drowning
B. Epilepsy
C. Morphine poisoning
D. Snake bite
Answer: A
8. Which is the best bone for determination of sex from skeletal remains?
A. Skull
B. Pelvis
C. Scaphoid
D. Pisiform
Answer: B
9. Intersex means
A. Intermingling of sexual traits in a person
B. Determination of fetal sex
C. Female homosexuality
D. Sodomy
Answer: A
10. The diameter of LG shot is
A. 9.14 mm
B. 8.43 mm
C. 6.83 mm
D. 5.16 mm
Answer: A
1. In human seminal fluid, the amount of spermatozoa is
A. 3 thousand spermatozoa/ml
B. 50 billion spermatozoa/ounce
C. 25 trillion spermatozoa/pint
D. 100 million spermatozoa/ml
Answer: D
2. In GC-MS, a process in which an inert gas is bubbled through the water is known as
A. Trapping
B. Purging
C. Mixing
D. Eluting
Answer: B
3. The time interval that a drug takes for its concentration to drop to half of its concentration is known as
A. Full life period
B. Sleep life period
C. Half-life period
D. Quarter life period
Answer: C
4. 90% of the total ethanol consumed in body is converted into acetaldehyde and acetic acid within the
A. Liver
B. Lung
C. Stomach
D. Kidney
Answer: A
5. Effects of barbiturate onsets after
A. Twelve hours
B. Eight hours
C. Two hours
D. Six hours
Answer: C
6. Cannabis sativa contains the following principal constituents
A. Cannabinol
B. Strychnine
C. Hyosciene
D. Tetra hydro cannabinol
Codes:
A. A. and B. are correct.
B. A. and C. are correct.
C. A. and D. are correct.
D. B. and C. are correct.
Answer: C
7. Which of the following instrument is used to identify the organic drugs?
A. Infra-red spectrophotometer
B. Polymerase chain reaction
C. Atomic absorption spectrophotometer
D. Automatic blood analyzer
Answer: A
8. The soap remains present in the blood because of high alkaline binding capacity of the serum/due to its dissociated products like
A. Proteins
B. Albumin
C. Fatty acid
D. RBC
Answer: C
9. Derringers are single shot pistols, which possess
A. Single barrel
B. Multiple barrels
C. Choke in the barrel
D. Magazine
Answer: B
10. In the firing mechanism of firearm trombone action is also called as
A. Pump action
B. Lever action
C. Bolt action
D. Slide action
Codes:
A. A. and B. are correct
B. A. and C. are correct
C. B. and D. are correct
D. A. and D. are correct
Answer: D
1. In case of poisoning of living persons, the following are preserved, except:
A. Vomit
B. Excereta
C. Stomach wash
D. Unsoiled clothings
Answer: D
2. The following wounds will heal without a scar formation:
A. Abrasion
B. Laceration
C. Chop wound
D. Stab wound
Answer: A
3. In firing case muzzle pattern is found in
A. Contact fire
B. Firing from 4 ft
C. Firing from 8 ft
D. Long distance firing
Answer: A
4. Burning, blackening and tattooing are useful for determination of
A. Time of fire
B. Distance of fire
C. Ricocheting of bullet
D. None of the above
Answer: B
5. It is not the component of rifle Cartridge
A. Cartridge case
B. Primer
C. Projectile
D. Wad
Answer: D
6. Vaginal secretion consists of
A. Urea
B. Doderlain’s bacilli
C. Glyoxalase I
D. Serum Cholinesterase
Answer: B
7. “Counter Immuno Electro Phoresis (CIEP)” is applied detection of
A. DNA
B. P30
C. Protein
D. Isoenzymes
Answer: B
8. Fecal matter as evidence is encountered in cases like
A. Rape
B. Murder
C. Bestiality
D. Hanging
Answer: C
9. The angle of tool application should be considered for making standard tool marks by:
A. Hammer
B. Pliers
C. Screwdriver
D. Prybar
Answer: C
10. Nodes are seen in the following fibre:
A. Cotton
B. Wool
C. Silk
D. Linen
Answer: D
1. Following test is a confirmatory test for phenol
A. Ware’s Nitrite Test
B. Cobalt Thiocyanate Test
C. Vitali’s Test
D. Marqui’s Test
Answer: A
2. Rectified spirit as preservative is contra-indicated in cases of poisoning by:
A. Alcohol
B. Phosphorus
C. Acetic acid
D. All of above
Answer: D
3. HMX contains
A. Cyclotetra Methylene Tetranitramine
B. Ammonium Nitrate
C. Nitro-Glycerine
D. Cyclo-Trimethylene Tri-nitrate
Answer: A
4. It is not used as a primer in cartridge:
A. Hg fulminate
B. Ammonium nitrate
C. Lead azide
D. Lead styphnate
Answer: B
5. Wads and cushion wads are found in:
A. 7.62 mm cartridge
B. 0.303” cartridge
C. 12 bore cartridge
D. None of the above
Answer: C
6. Snap haunt is a
A. 12 bore gun
B. Flintlocks muzzle loader
C. Improvised gun
D. Carbine
Answer: B
7. Following column packing materials are available in HPLC:
A. Microporous
B. Pellicular
C. Bonded Phase
D. All of above
Answer: D
8. The number of land and grooves in 32 revolvers is
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: C
9. The number of LG pellets in 12 bore cartridge is
A. 1
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer: C
10. Teaching of Forensic Science for the first time in India was started in 1959 at the following place:
A. Delhi
B. Hyderabad
C. Patiala
D. Sagar
Answer: D
1. Age of blood stain can be determined by, except
A. Colour change
B. DNA
C. Globulin/Albumin ratio
D. Protein patterns
Answer: B
2. Structure of DNA, carrier of the genetic blueprint of all biological organisms has been reported by
A. Alec Jeffreys
B. Muller
C. Crick & Watson
D. E.M. Southern
Answer: C
3. By which method Nicotine is isolated from alkaline solution?
A. Dry ashing
B. Wet digestion
C. Distillation
D. Sublimation
Answer: C
4. Arrange in the ascending order of presence of Δ9THC in the following:
(i) Charas
(ii) Bhang
(iii) Ganja
(iv) Charas oil
Codes:
A. (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)
B. (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
C. (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
D. (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
Answer: B
5. Wet digestion method is used for the extraction of ________ poisons from viscera.
A. Alkaloids
B. Pesticides
C. Toxic heavy metals
D. Barbiturates
Answer: C
6. For preparing Heroin from morphine, which of the following is used as acetylating reagent?
A. Acetic anhydride
B. Sodium Hydroxide
C. Ammonium Hydroxide
D. Calcium Hydroxide
Answer: A
7. Ethanol is absorbed into blood from
A. Stomach and small intestine
B. Liver and large intestine
C. Kidney and liver
D. Stomach and large intestine
Answer: A
8. Which one of the following is not an insecticide of vegetable origin?
A. Nicotine
B. Pyrethrins
C. Rotenone
D. Chlorodane
Answer: D
9. The important characteristic of petrol includes
A. Anti-knock index
B. Density
C. Research octane number
D. All of the above
Answer: D
10. The essentials of a fingerprint with loop pattern are
A. A sufficient recurve, a delta and minimum one ridge count
B. A sufficient recurve, a core and a delta
C. A sufficient recurve, a core, a ridge count
D. A sufficient recurve, a core and a ridge count across a looping ridge
Answer: A
1. Chronograph is an instrument which measures the following in forensic ballistics:
A. Temperature inside the barrel of gun
B. Velocity of the projectile
C. Trajectory of the projectile
D. Angle of fire of a gun
Answer: B
2. Bullet that leaves a visible smoke mark on the flight is called
A. Fragile bullet
B. Jacketed bullet
C. Tracer bullet
D. Hollow point bullet
Answer: C
3. Fibers obtained from animals or plants may also be called as
A. Synthetic fiber
B. Natural fiber
C. Manmade fiber
D. Regenerated fiber
Answer: B
4. Following are the salivary glands found in humans:
A. Parotid gland
B. Sublingual gland
C. Submandibular glands
D. All of the above
Answer: D
5. In which weapon Iron pyrite was used as ignitor?
A. Percussion lock gun
B. Wheel lock gun
C. Flint lock gun
D. Match lock gun
Answer: B
6. To visualise the latent fingerprints, ninhydrin reacts with which of the following ?
A. Urea
B. Amino acids
C. Fatty acids
D. Sodium chloride
Answer: B
7. Cyanoacrylate method can be best used to visualise latent fingerprints on the following type of surfaces:
A. Non-porous
B. Porous surfaces
C. Semiporous
D. None of the above
Answer: A
8. To decipher indented writings, following instrument is used:
A. Videospectral comparator
B. Electrostatic Detection Apparatus
C. Universal Projectina
D. Comparison Microscope
Answer: B
9. Development of a classification system based on single fingerprints is credited to
A. Henry
B. Galton
C. Battley
D. Faulds
Answer: C
10. The book entitled “Classification and uses of fingerprints” is authored by
A. Francis Galton
B. Henry Faulds
C. E.R. Henry
D. Juan Vucetich
Answer: C
1. Apart from humans, P30 in seminal stain is found in
A. Cat
B. Fowl
C. Rat
D. Cow
Answer: A
2. The centre of ossification for the iliac crest appears by the age of
A. 12 years
B. 14 years
C. 16 years
D. 21 years
Answer: B
3. The following is most likely to develop individual characteristics when it is used a lot:
A. Typewriting
B. Ink jet printing
C. Dot matrix printing
D. Laser jet printing
Answer: A
4. Indented writing means:
A. Invisible writing
B. Coding
C. Marginal writing
D. Sub-surface impressions
Answer: D
5. Assertion A.: For comparison purpose of handwriting non-request standards are also desirable.
Reason (R): They are free of intentional disguise.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are true.
B. Both A. and (R) are false.
C. A. is true but, (R) is false.
D. A. is false but, (R) is true.
Answer: A
6. The following percentage of ridge matching is a positive proof of matching in striation tool marks examination:
A. 30%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 60% and above
Answer: D
7. As per “Rule of Nine”, the surface area of the body involved for the trunk is
A. 9%
B. 18%
C. 27%
D. 36%
Answer: D
8. Signatures on cheques, drivers license and other official documents are examples of:
A. Request writings
B. Non-request writings
C. Exhibits
D. All of above
Answer: B
9. Acroreaction test helps to identify a
A. Entry wound of filigree burn
B. Exit wound of filigree burn
C. Entry wound of joule burn
D. Exit wound of joule burn
Answer: C
10. Serum protein polymorphism are demonstrated by
A. HPLC
B. Centrifugation
C. GC-MS
D. Electrophoresis
Answer: D
1. The fractures found on the edge of glass sheet are
A. Radial fracture
B. Concentric fracture
C. Rib marks
D. Hackle marks
Codes:
A. A. and C. are correct.
B. B. and C. are correct.
C. C. and D. are correct.
D. B. and D. are correct.
Answer: C
2. 303 rifle cartridge is a
A. Pin fire cartridge
B. Rim fire cartridge
C. Centre fire cartridge
D. Blank cartridge
Answer: C
3. Trigger pull of double action revolver ranges as
A. 3 – 5 pounds
B. 5 – 7 pounds
C. 9 – 12 pounds
D. 16 – 20 pounds
Answer: D
4. The modified Griess Test is specific for determination of ________ in gunpowder residue.
A. Nitrate
B. Antimony
C. Barium
D. Nitrite
Answer: D
5. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Nux vomica i. Vitalis test
b. Opium ii. Gold chloride test
c. Datura iii. Mandelin’stest
d. Aconite iv. Marqui’s test
Codes:
a b c d
A. iv i ii iii
B. ii iii iv i
C. i ii iii iv
D. iii iv i ii
Answer: D
6. Wet digestion method is used for extraction of following poison from viscera
A. Arsenic
B. Alkaloid
C. Pesticide
D. Ethanol
Answer: A
7. The following are the tests for analysis of morphine except
A. Marqui’s test
B. Vitalis test
C. Frohde’s test
D. Husemann’s test
Answer: B
8. The most suitable solvent system for chromatography of blood sample is
A. Chloroform: Ethanol (40: 60)
B. Methanol: Water (70: 30)
C. Methanol: Acetic acid: Water (90: 3: 7)
D. Ethanol: Acetic acid: Water (92: 1: 7)
Answer: C
9. The following poisons are extracted from alcoholic extract of Viscera:
A. Croton
B. Oxalate
C. Copper
D. Curare
Codes:
A. A. and B. are true.
B. C. and B. are true.
C. B. and D. are true.
D. A. and D. are true.
Answer: D
10. ABO antigens are present over the surface of
A. WBC
B. RBC
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm
Answer: B
1. Wads are found in the cartridge of the following firearms:
A. Rifles
B. Revolvers
C. Airgun
D. Shotgun
Answer: D
2. The drug metabolizes in the liver through oxidation, dealkylation and conjugation and the main form of conjugation is with
A. Glucoronic acid
B. Sulphuric acid
C. Glacial acetic acid
D. Hydrochloric acid
Answer: A
3. Vesication test is done to confirm the identification of following poison:
A. Markingnut (Semicarpus Anacardium)
B. Dhatura
C. Crotontiglium
D. Harshish
Answer: A
4. The magnified effects from the combination of drugs is called
A. Tolerance
B. Dependence
C. Synergism
D. Reverse tolerance
Answer: C
5. The average elimination or ‘burn-off’ rate of alcohol is approximately
A. 0.5% w/v per hr.
B. 0.15% w/v per hr.
C. 0.015% w/v per hr.
D. 0.05% w/v per hr.
Answer: B
6. Babinski toe sign occurs in which of these drugs?
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Methamphetamine
C. Chloral hydrate
D. Barbiturates
Answer: D
7. Which of the following teeth are superadded permanent teeth in jaw of an adult?
A. Incisors
B. Canines
C. Bicuspids
D. Molars
Answer: D
8. Ten fingerprints classification system is also known as
A. Fauld’s system
B. Bertillon’s system
C. Henry’s system
D. Galton’s system
Answer: C
9. Anti-H lectin, is prepared from
A. Dolichos biflorus seeds
B. Semecarpus anacardium seeds
C. Ulex europaeus seeds
D. Ricinus communis seeds
Answer: C
10. The person having ‘Bombay Blood Group’ has the following in his red blood cells:
A. ABH antigens
B. HLA antigens
C. mt DNA
D. Myoglobin
Answer: C
1. 4-R rule is connected with:
A. Arson
B. Glass fracture
C. Fiber
D. Soil
Answer: B
2. A crater – shaped hole in glass is _______ on the side where the projectile entered the glass:
A. Similar
B. Narrower
C. Wider
D. Irregular
Answer: B
3. The most suitable technique for liquid ink individualization is
A. Reflected light examination
B. T. L. C
C. Microscopic examination
D. Short wave ultra violet light
Answer: B
4. The following is considered as part of gait pattern:
A. Step length
B. Foot angle
C. Walking line
D. All of the above
Answer: D
5. Which of the following is the most frequent type of fingerprint pattern?
A. Arch
B. Loop
C. Whorl
D. Accidental
Answer: B
6. When two sets of writings / signatures are exactly superimposing upon each other, that means
A. one of the sets is result of disguise
B. one of the sets is result of simulated forgery
C. one of the sets is result of traced forgery
D. one of the sets is result of free hand forgery
Answer: C
7. Magnetic powders contain which of the following as one of the constituents?
A. Copper particles
B. Silver particles
C. Gold particles
D. Iron particles
Answer: D
8. Kromekote paper method is used in the following:
A. determining sequence of intersecting strokes
B. deciphering indented writings
C. deciphering invisible writings
D. deciphering erased writings
Answer: A
9. The study of fingerprints is also known as
A. Anthropometry
B. Dermatology
C. Dermatoglyphics
D. Ergonomics
Answer: C
10. Preliminary observations of the pooling of blood at the lowest part of the body caused by gravity is
A. Rigor mortis
B. Livor mortis
C. Algor mortis
D. All of the above
Answer: B
1. The following technique is used to identify the enzymes in blood samples:
A. Southern blotting
B. Electrophoresis
C. TLC
D. Northern blotting
Answer: B
2. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(I) Central pocket loop (1) Contains no delta
(II) Arches (2) Contains two loops opening on the same side
(III) Twinned loop (3) Contains one core and two delta
(IV) Lateral pocket loop (4) Contains two loops opening at opposite sides
Codes:
(I) (II) (III) (IV)
A. 3 1 2 4
B. 2 3 1 4
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 3 1 4 2
Answer: B
3. Assertion A.: In disputed paternity and maternity cases, it is not possible to determine the blood group of the child.
Reason (R): The blood groups are not inherited as per Mendelian law of inheritance.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are correct.
B. A. is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
C. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
D. (R) is incorrect and A. is correct.
Answer: C
4. Application of ABO grouping in disputed paternity was first used by
A. Landsteiner
B. Hirschfeld
C. Bernstein
D. Ottenberg
Answer: D
5. Genes which exists as alternate expressions at a particular locus is known as
A. Loci
B. Antigen
C. Allele
D. Phenotype
Answer: C
6. Kozelaka and Hine method is used for the quantitative estimation of
A. Ethyl Alcohol
B. Opium
C. Cocaine
D. Cannabis
Answer: A
7. The following colour tests is applied for the detection of halogenated hydrocarbons?
A. Fujiwara Test
B. Koppanyi-Zwikker Test
C. Sodium nitroprusside
D. Cobalt thiocyanate
Answer: A
8. The following is a poisonous mushroom species:
A. Amanita phalloides
B. Morchella esculenta
C. Boletus edulis
D. Cantharellus cibarius
Answer: A
9. Scott’s test is applied for the detection of
A. Amphetamines
B. Barbiturates
C. Opiates
D. Cocaine
Answer: D
10. The active ingredients of cannabis are collectively known as
A. Cannabinoids
B. Annabinoids
C. Cannazoids
D. Cannatedois
Answer: A
1. For preparing Heroin which of the following is used as acetylating reagent?
A. Acetic anhydride
B. Sodium hydroxide
C. Ammonium hydroxide
D. None of the above
Answer: A
2. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is measured in
A. Weight/volume percent
B. Volume/volume percent
C. Weight/weight percent
D. None of above
Answer: A
3. The detection of colostrum is essential in the following situation:
A. Concealment of birth
B. Rape
C. Paternity dispute
D. Immigration
Answer: A
4. Match the following:
List – I List – II
A. P30 (i) Blood
B. Creatine (ii) Saliva
C. Ptyaline (iii) Urine
D. PGM (iv) Semen
Codes:
A. B. C. D.
A. (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
B. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
C. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
D. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Answer: C
5. The causes of death in drowning are, except
A. Gagging
B. Asphyxia
C. Ventricular fibriltation
D. Laryngeal spasm
Answer: A
6. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Kleptomania i. Irresistible desire to alcoholic drinks
b. Pyromania ii. Irresistible desire to mutilate animals
c. Dispomania iii. Irresistible desire to steal articles of little value
d. Mutilomania iv. Irresistible desire to set fire to things
Codes:
a b c d
A. iii ii i iv
B. iii iv ii i
C. iii i iv ii
D. iii iv i ii
Answer: D
7. In simple microscope if focal length of lens is 1 cm, then magnification power lies at
A. 25 – 26
B. 30 – 35
C. 40 – 45
D. 50 – 55
Answer: A
8. Haase rule related to fetus is employed for the determination of
A. Weight of fetus
B. Age of fetus
C. Height of fetus
D. Sex of fetus
Answer: B
9. Sexual perversion includes following except
A. Sadism
B. Rape
C. Masochism
D. Felichism
Answer: B
10. Match the following:
List – I (Projection Blood stain patterns) List – II (Forms following patterns)
a. Cast off i. Arc
b. Drip ii. Stroke
c. Swipe iii. Linear
d. Arterial gushing iv. Satellite
Codes:
a b c d
A. iii iv ii i
B. i iii ii iv
C. iv i ii iii
D. i iv ii iii
Answer: A
1. Grazing angle in case of oblique light examination of documents pertains to _______.
A. 10° – 15°
B. 20° – 25°
C. 25° – 30°
D. 30° – 35°
Answer: A
2. Indented writings on paper can be deciphered by ________.
A. Electrophoresis
B. Electrostatic Detection Apparatus
C. Electroplating
D. Electrolysis
Answer: B
3. The length is the greatest dimension in which of the following wounds?
A. Chop wound
B. Contusion
C. Incised wound
D. Stab wound
Answer: C
4. ACE-V in fingerprints terminology stands for _______.
A. Association, comparison, evaluation, verification
B. Analysis, comparison, expertise, verification
C. Analysis, correlation evaluation, verification
D. Analysis, comparison, evaluation, verification
Answer: D
5. Blobbing can be found in writings written with_______.
A. Fountain pen
B. Ball point pen
C. Sketch pen
D. Roller pen
Answer: B
6. Foot prints on wooden floor may be collected by
A. Electrostatic method
B. Plaster of paris
C. Sulphur
D. All of the above
Answer: A
7. The most suitable method for preservation of surface foot print is
A. Tracing
B. Wax cast
C. Plaster of paris cast
D. All of above
Answer: A
8. The refractive index of glass is determined by
A. Becke line method
B. Free floatation method
C. Pulfritchrefractometer
D. Density gradient tube method
Answer: A
9. Nigrosine Ink is obtained from
A. Plant
B. Coloured dyes
C. Carbon
D. Coal tar
Answer: D
10. Assertion A.: Organic contents of the soil help in ascertaining the source of the soil.
Reason (R): The organic components of soil from different sources are different in nature.
Codes:
A. A. is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
B. (R) is correct, but A. is incorrect.
C. Both A. and (R) are correct.
D. BothA. and (R) are incorrect.
Answer: C
1. The presence of BHC is established by separation of its constituents by
A. SDS-PAGE
B. Northern blotting
C. Chromatography
D. Southern blotting
Answer: C
2. Ester test is done for the identification of which of the following poisons?
A. Dhatura
B. Opium
C. Calatropis
D. Abrus
Answer: C
3. All the ten fingers having loop pattern will have classification as _________.
A. 0/0
B. 1/1
C. 32/32
D. 64/64
Answer: B
4. _________ technique is used to decipher latent finger-prints on wet non-porous surfaces.
A. Small Particle Reagent (SPR)
B. Ninhydrin
C. Crystal violet
D. Amido Black
Answer: A
5. Which of the following are examples of diacritic marks in handwriting?
A. Dots of i and j
B. loops of g and j
C. Curves of i and j
D. Loops of p and y
Answer: A
6. Which of the following techniques is considered effective to develop latent fingerprints on non-porous surfaces?
A. Super glue
B. Ninhydrin
C. Diazafluorenone (DFO)
D. Crystal violet
Answer: A
7. In SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, the role of SDS is to
A. Bind proteins
B. Denature proteins
C. Identify proteins
D. Isolate proteins
Answer: B
8. Which microscope has found wide application for the examination of birefringent material present in soil?
A. Comparison microscope
B. Stereomicroscope
C. Fluorescent microscope
D. Polarising microscope
Answer: D
9. Rocket Immunoelectrophoresis is also known as
A. Immunodiffusion
B. Crossed-over electrophoresis
C. Laurell technique
D. Ring test
Answer: C
10. Which of the following officers cannot conduct enquiry into a dowry death?
A. District Magistrate
B. Sub Divisional Magistrate
C. Executive Magistrate
D. Deputy Superintendent of Police
Answer: D
1. Blue colour of PDS kerosene is due to the presence of which dye?
A. Phenyl azo-naphthol
B. Dialkyl amino anthraquinone
C. Anthraquinone
D. Anthracene
Answer: B
2. SEMTEX is a high explosive, which is a combination of the following:
A. Nitroglycerine and Ammonium Nitrate
B. RDX and TNT
C. Dynamite and ANFO
D. PETN and RDX
Answer: D
3. Berdon primer is a primer
A. within an anvil
B. without an anvil
C. in the form of pill
D. primer in the centre of the cartridge
Answer: B
4. The diameter of 8 bore shot gun is
A. 0.615″
B. 0.729″
C. 0.835″
D. 0.913″
Answer: C
5. The trigger pull of service rifle is
A. 6 – 7 lbs
B. 9 – 12 lbs
C. 12 – 15 lbs
D. 15 – 18 lbs
Answer: A
6. Ejector is not found in
A. 303 Rifle
B. Musket
C. Revolver
D. Automatic pistol
Codes:
A. B. and D. are correct.
B. A. and C. are correct.
C. A. and B. are correct.
D. B. and C. are correct.
Answer: D
7. Ridge characteristics can be found in
A. Palm print
B. Foot print
C. Finger prints
D. All of the above
Answer: D
8. Arrange the following in ascending chronological order of their appearance:
(i) Manual type writer
(ii) Laser printer
(iii) Dot-matrix printer
(iv) Inkjet printer
Codes :
A. (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
B. (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
C. (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)
D. (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
Answer: A
9. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Watermarks i. Ink examination
b. Poroscopy ii. Fingerprints
c. Thin Layer Chromatography iii. ESDA
d. Indented writing iv. Paper
Codes:
a b c d
A. iv ii i iii
B. ii iv iii i
C. iv ii iii i
D. i iii ii iv
Answer: A
10. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Asphyxial death caused by suspension of
the body by a ligature encircling the neck i. Drowning
b. Asphyxial death caused by constriction of
the neck by a ligature without suspending the body ii. Smothering
c. Asphyxial death caused due to aspiration of
fluid into air-passage iii. Strangulation
d. Asphyxial death caused by closing the external
respiratory orifices iv. Hanging
Codes:
a b c d
A. iv iii ii i
B. i iii ii iv
C. iv iii i ii
D. iv i ii iii
Answer: C
1. Different forms of the same gene or marker are called
A. Genetic linkage
B. Linkage equilibrium
C. Alleles
D. Locus
Answer: C
2. Visualization of Esterase-D can be done using which of the following reagents?
A. Glycine – sodium carbonate solution
B. Glucose-1-phosphate
C. 4-methyl umbelliferyl acetate
D. Reduced glutathione
Answer: C
3. Which locus is used for determining both male and female gender in DNA fingerprinting?
A. DYS 19
B. DYS 393
C. Amelogenin
D. Y-plex ladder
Answer: C
4. Vaginal secretions can be characterised on the basis of the following:
A. Glycogenated epithelial cells
B. Papillary cells
C. Squamous cells
D. Elongated cells
Answer: A
5. Presence of colostrum in milk is indicative of
A. Ovariantumours
B. False pregnancy
C. Recent delivery
D. Uterinetumour
Answer: C
6. Precipitin Test is performed to determine
A. Species of origin
B. Sex of origin
C. Age of origin
D. All of the above
Answer: A
7. The working of Polilight is based on ______.
A. Alternate light source
B. U.V. light source
C. I.R. radiation source
D. Near I.R. radiation source
Answer: A
8. Guided-hand writing is also known as ________.
A. Skilled handwriting
B. Assisted handwriting
C. Forged handwriting
D. Traced handwriting
Answer: B
9. Graphology can be defined as examination of handwriting for purpose of determining ________.
A. Sex of the writer
B. Stature of the writer
C. Age of the writer
D. Personality of the writer
Answer: D
10. Pica type of typewriter types _______.
A. 10 characters per inch
B. 12 characters per inch
C. 15 characters per inch
D. 9 characters per inch
Answer: A
1. The following form of paint sample is most suitable clue in forensic paint analysis:
A. Paint smear
B. Paint dust
C. Paint streak
D. Paint chip
Answer: D
2. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Vegetable fibre i. Asbestos
b. Animal fibre ii. Cotton
c. Mineral fibre iii. Acrylic
d. Synthetic fibre iv. Angora
Codes:
a b c d
A. iv ii i iii
B. i iv iii ii
C. ii iv iii i
D. ii iv i iii
Answer: D
3. Linen fibre posseses
A. Medulla
B. Hollow tube in centre
C. Nodes
D. Twist
Answer: C
4. Gait pattern comprises
A. Step length
B. Foot angle
C. Footwear mark
D. Movement line
Answer: (Wrong question)
5. Drill marks are
A. Single action striation mark
B. Compression mark
C. Repeated action striation mark
D. Mixed marks
Answer: C
6. Sodium fluoride that is used as a preservative for blood samples inhibits the enzyme
A. Enolase
B. Esterase
C. Peptidase
D. Phosphokinase
Answer: A
7. The terminal velocity of falling 9 mm bullet is about
A. 168 ft/s
B. 282 ft/sec
C. 198 ft/sec
D. 219 ft/sec
Answer: D
8. What is the effect of cutting of barrel on dispersion of pellets on a target?
A. Decrease the dispersion of pellet
B. Increase the dispersion of pellet
C. No change in dispersion of pellet
D. The whole mass will make a single hole
Answer: B
9. In black powder Fg, FFg, FFFgnumber represents
A. Weight of powder grains
B. Volume of powder grains
C. Fineness of powder grains
D. Density of powder grains
Answer: C
10. The three genetic loci that control PGM polymorphism are locus 1 on chromosome 1, locus 2 on chromosome 4 and locus 3 is on which of these chromosomes?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 14
Answer: A
1. ‘Off-its-feet’ is an individual characteristic found in ________
A. Type script typed with manual typewriters
B. Inkjet printer printout
C. Electronic typewriter
D. Laser printer
Answer: A
2. Measurement of stride is used in
A. Foot length
B. Shoe length
C. Gait pattern
D. Foot width
Answer: C
3. The following chemical is used for hardening of plaster of Paris cast of tyre mark?
A. Sodium sulphate
B. Sodium chloride
C. Sodium carbonate
D. Aluminium sulphate
Answer: C
4. The approximate age of iron gallotannate ink on document can be determined with the help of
A. TLC
B. Colorimetric analysis of ink
C. Chloride ion diffusion of ink
D. Change in preservative
Answer: C
5. The following material is most suitable for toolmark casting
A. Plasticine
B. Sulphur
C. Woods metal
D. Wax
Answer: C
6. The angle of tool application should be fixed for making standard marks in
A. Hammer
B. Screwdriver
C. Pliers
D. Firing pin
Answer: B
7. Besides silica, the main constituents of dolomite soil is
A. Aluminium oxide
B. Ferrous oxide
C. Calcium magnesium carbonate
D. Calcium sulphate
Answer: C
8. Friction tool marks are prepared by
A. Hammer
B. Drill
C. Saw
D. Firing pin
Codes:
A. A. and B. are correct
B. B. and C. are correct
C. C. and D. are correct
D. A. and D. are correct
Answer: B
9. Assertion A.: A translucent design impressed into paper during manufacture is called as water mark.
Reason (R): They help in providing information about the origin of paper.
Codes:
A. A. is correct but (R) is incorrect.
B. A. is incorrect but (R) is correct.
C. Both A. and (R) are correct.
D. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
Answer: C
10. Which of the following is not a psychiatric disorder?
A. Delusion
B. Dementia
C. Diplopia
D. Hallucination
Answer: C
1. The probable time of last fire from a firearm can be determined by
A. Dispersion of pellets
B. Fouling
C. Trajectory of projectile
D. Muzzle velocity of projectile
Answer: B
2. Assertion A.: In Absorption-Inhibition method, specificabsorption is allowed to proceed by placing antigenic material in contact with its homologous antibody.
Reason (R): This absorption renders the serum less potent, and the inhibition of its activity is measured.
Codes:
A. A. is correct but (R) is incorrect.
B. A. is incorrect but (R) is correct.
C. Both A. and (R) are correct.
D. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
Answer: C
3. The major metabolite of benzodiazepines is
A. Benzoylecgonine
B. Oxymorphone
C. THC-acid
D. Desmethyldiazepam
Answer: D
4. Ninhydrine is used to
A. Develop latent finger prints
B. Identify barbiturates
C. Make gunpowder mixture
D. Identify the type of fibre
Answer: A
5. First Forensic Science University in India is opened at
A. Calcutta
B. Patiala
C. Sagar
D. Ahmedabad
Answer: D
6. The evidence of Expert in the Court of Law is recorded in the following order:
A. Examination in chief, Cross examination, Oath, Questions by Judges.
B. Oath, Examination chief, Cross examination, Questions by Judges
C. Questions by Judges, Oath, Cross examination, Examination in Chief
D. Oath, Questions by Judges, Examination in chief, Cross examination
Answer: B
7. In terms of maximum power, the Courts are in the following ascending order:
A. C.J.M., Sessions Court, High Court, Supreme Court
B. Sessions Court, C.J.M., High Court, Supreme Court
C. Sessions Court, High Court, C.J.M., Supreme Court
D. Sessions Court, High Court, Supreme Court, C.J.M.
Answer: A
8. Assertion A.: Polilight is used to detect latent fingerprints from the scene of crime.
Reason (R): Non-destructive methods should be used as a first step to detect latent fingerprints.
Codes:
A. A. is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
B. Both A. and (R) are correct.
C. Both A. and (R) are incorrect.
D. (R) is correct, but A. is incorrect.
Answer: B
9. First Fingerprint Bureau was started at Kolkata in the year
A. 1897
B. 1902
C. 1905
D. 1913
Answer: A
10. Which of the following is a type of cuticular scale?
A. Imbricate
B. Flattened
C. Elongated
D. All of the above
Answer: D
1. Who is credited for his practical interest in fingerprints as a means of identifying workers to detect duplicate payment of wages?
A. E.R. Henry
B. William Herschel
C. Francis Galton
D. Henry Faulds
Answer: B
2. Foamy liver is seen in
A. Alcohol poisoning
B. Phosphorous poisoning
C. Drowning
D. Putrefaction
Answer: D
3. The time limit for exhumation in India is
A. 2 years
B. 5 years
C. 10 years
D. No time limit
Answer: D
4. The earliest putrefactive colour changes after death is noticed over
A. Cubital fossa
B. Left iliac fossa
C. Right iliac fossa
D. Popliteal fossa
Answer: C
5. Which of the following is a feature in antemortem hanging?
A. Fracture of hyoid bone
B. Ligature mark around neck
C. Protrusion of tongue
D. Salivary dribbling
Answer: D
6. Singeing of hair around a wound of entry is seen at which range?
A. Contact
B. Close range
C. Intermediate range
D. Long range
Answer: B
7. Match the various sections of Forensic Science Lab with the physical evidence they are examining:
A. Chemistry i. Ricochet bullet
B. Physics ii. Insecticides
C. Toxicology iii. Ink
D. Ballistics iv. Skid marks
Codes:
A. B. C. D.
A. iii i ii iv
B. ii iv iii i
C. i iv ii iii
D. iii iv ii i
Answer: D
8. Flaying of the skin is associated with which of the following wounds?
A. Avulsed laceration
B. Grazed abrasion
C. Patterned laceration
D. Stretch laceration
Answer: A
9. The identification of shot gun is possible when the fired cartridge contains
A. A shots
B. B shots
C. Buck Shots
D. SSG shots
Answer: C
10. Which of the following sutures of the skull are the first to fuse?
A. Coronal
B. Lambdoid
C. Metopic
D. Sagittal
Answer: C
1. Which of the following method is recommended to develop latent fingerprints on human skin?
A. Ninhydrin Method
B. Amido Black Method
C. Silver-Iodine Plate Transfer Method
D. DFO Method
Answer: C
2. Handwriting with finger movements may be characterized by ______.
A. Restricted lateral freedom
B. Frequentpen lifts
C. Size of the writing
D. All of the above
Answer: D
3. The shape of sub pubic angle in a female is
A. L shaped
B. U shaped
C. V shaped
D. Round shape
Answer: B
4. Arrange the following weapons in the reverse chronological order of their development:
i. Match lock
ii. Wheel lock
iii. Percussion lock
iv. Flint lock
Codes:
A. i iii iv ii
B. ii iii i iv
C. iii ii iv i
D. iv i ii iii
Answer: C
5. Ambidextrous writer is a writer who can write with equal ease and skill with _______.
A. right hand only
B. left hand only
C. Both the hands
D. Holding pen in mouth
Answer: C
6. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Single action striation mark i. Hammer
b. Punch mark ii. Pliers
c. Repeated action tool marks iii. Screw drive
d. Cutting mark of wire iv. Drill
Codes:
a b c d
A. iii ii i iv
B. iii i iv ii
C. iv iii i ii
D. ii iv i iii
Answer: B
7. Stature of an individual is approximately _______ times of foot length of a person.
A. 6.5
B. 8.2
C. 7.5
D. 5.9
Answer: A
8. The part of a tyre that contacts the road surface and contains a design is called as
A. Tyre track
B. Tyretreads
C. Vehicle stance
D. Trailer
Answer: B
599. Which of the following surfaces can be treated particularly with Vacuum Metal Deposition (VMD) method for the development of latent fingerprints?
A. Paper and cardboard
B. Heavily contaminated surfaces
C. Polythene and Plastics
D. Leather like surfaces
Answer: C
600. The following are the features of a female pelvis except,
A. Wide greater sciatic notch
B. Prominent pre-auricular sulcus
C. Triangular obturator foramen
D. Triangular shaped pubic bone
Answer: D
601. Which of the following reagents is used to identify the vaginal secretion on the basis of detecting glycogenated epithelial cells?
A. Benzidene reagent
B. Periodic acid-schiff reagent
C. Nessler’s reagent
D. Iodoplatinate reagent
Answer: B
602. The presence of blood in the semen causing pink or reddish colour is known as
A. Azoospermia
B. Histospermia
C. Oligospermia
D. Hematospermia
Answer: D
603. Double helix structure of DNA was reported by
A. Watson and Crick
B. Saikai and Mullis
C. Oswald Avery
D. Alec Jeffreys
Answer: A
604. Individuals who produce A, B and H blood group specific substances in body fluids are called as
A. Secretors
B. Non-secretors
C. Lewis positive
D. Lewis negative
Answer: A
605. In STR loci, the tandem repeat unit consists of
A. 2-7 bp
B. 242 bp
C. 1100 bp
D. 35 bp
Answer: A
606. The major advantage of the SEM includes the following except
A. Its great depth of field
B. Its high resolution
C. Its high magnification
D. Its ability to polarize light
Answer: A
607. Microscopic air packets or vacuoles within the cortex of hair is called as
A. Ovoid bodies
B. Protein fibrils
C. Cortical fussi
D. Vacuum pockets
Answer: C
608. Creatinine in urine reacts with picric acid to form
A. Di-sodium picrate
B. Ammonium picrate
C. Albumin picrate
D. Creatinine picrate
Answer: D
609. Graying hair is as a result of loss of
A. tyrosinase activity
B. Proteinase activity
C. Pectinase activity
D. glucomylase activity
Answer: A
610. Type lines can be defined as the two innermost ridges which start parallel, diverge and surround or tend to surround ______.
A. Pattern area
B. Inner terminus
C. Outer terminus
D. Core
Answer: A