FORENSIC SCIENCE- PAGE 5
FORENSIC SCIENCE MCQs
1. The active ingredients of cannabis are collectively known as
(A) Cannabinoids
(B) Annabinoids
(C) Cannazoids
(D) Cannatedois
Ans: A
2. 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
Ans: A
3. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is measured in
(A) Weight/volume percent
(B) Volume/volume percent
(C) Weight/weight percent
(D) None of above
Ans: A
4. The detection of colostrum is essential in the following situation:
(A) Concealment of birth
(B) Rape
(C) Paternity dispute
(D) Immigration
Ans: A
5. 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)
Ans: C
6. Radial Diffusion Test is used for the detection of
(A) Colostrum
(B) Heptoglobulins
(C) Hemoglobin
(D) Amylase
Ans: D
7. 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
Ans: A
8. In starch-iodine test, the starch turns in the following colour on addition of iodine:
(A) Purple
(B) Blue
(C) Green
(D) Pink
Ans: B
9. 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
Ans: A
10. 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
Ans: D
11. Following is not improvised explosive:
(A) Pipe bomb
(B) Letter bomb
(C) Hand Grenade
(D) Acid bulb
Ans: C
12. 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)
Ans: A
13. 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.
Ans: B
14. Zip gun is a
(A) 12 bore gun
(B) Automatic gun
(C) Improvised firearm
(D) AK-47
Ans: C
15. Ram rod is a part of
(A) 12 boregun
(B) 8 boregun
(C) Muzzle loaders
(D) AK-47
Ans: C
16. 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
Ans: C
17. The following is a regenerated fiber:
(A) Cotton
(B) Rayon
(C) Nylon
(D) Silk
Ans: B
18. 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.
Ans: C
19. 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
Ans: C
20. 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
Ans: C
21. The multiplication factor to estimate stature from femur is
(A) 3.8
(B) 4.8
(C) 5.8
(D) 6.8
Ans: A
22. The following is not a component of Gustafson’s method:
(A) Attrition
(B) Dentition
(C) Root resorption
(D) Cementum Apposition
Ans: B
23. The following formula is used for the determination of stature:
(A) Gustafson’s
(B) Karl Pearson’s
(C) Harrison Gilroy
(D) Kastle Meyer
Ans: B
24. A fetus become viable by the age of
(A) 6 months
(B) 7 months
(C) 8 months
(D) 9 months
Ans: B
25. The total number of torsal bones in a person aged 12 years is
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8
Ans: C
26. Picric Acid test of urine is performed to detect
(A) Albumin
(B) Creatinine
(C) Uric acid
(D) Chlorine
Ans: B
27. Colustrum is a form of
(A) Semen
(B) Milk
(C) Blood
(D) Saliva
Ans: B
28. 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
Ans: D
29. 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
Ans: A
30. Sperms are stored and matured in one of the following:
(A) Testis
(B) Seminal vesicles
(C) Epididymis
(D) Vas deferens
Ans: C
31. 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.
Ans: A
32. The range of lime (CaO) is within ______ in Portland cement.
(A) 30 – 35%
(B) 35 – 55%
(C) 60 – 67%
(D) 70 – 75%
Ans: C
33. 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
Ans: D
34. 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
Ans: D
35. 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
Ans: C
36. Which type of the teeth are not present in human primary dentition?
(A) Premolar
(B) Incisor
(C) Canine
(D) Molar
Ans: A
37. Mass disaster victim identification could be achieved on the basis of
(A) Fingerprints
(B) Photographs
(C) Antimortem dental records
(D) All of the above
Ans: D
38. 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
Ans: A
39. 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.
Ans: B
40. Which of the following is the most frequent type of fingerprint pattern?
(A) Arch
(B) Loop
(C) Whorl
(D) Accidental
Ans: B
41. 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
Ans: C
42. Magnetic powders contain which of the following as one of the constituents?
(A) Copper particles
(B) Silver particles
(C) Gold particles
(D) Iron particles
Ans: D
43. 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
Ans: A
44. The study of fingerprints is also known as
(A) Anthropometry
(B) Dermatology
(C) Dermatoglyphics
(D) Ergonomics
Ans: C
45. 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
Ans: B
46. The causes of death in drowning are, except
(A) Gagging
(B) Asphyxia
(C) Ventricular fibriltation
(D) Laryngeal spasm
Ans: A
47. 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
Ans: D
48. 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
Ans: A
49. 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
Ans: B
50. Sexual perversion includes following except
(A) Sadism
(B) Rape
(C) Masochism
(D) Felichism
Ans: B
(A) Cannabinoids
(B) Annabinoids
(C) Cannazoids
(D) Cannatedois
Ans: A
2. 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
Ans: A
3. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is measured in
(A) Weight/volume percent
(B) Volume/volume percent
(C) Weight/weight percent
(D) None of above
Ans: A
4. The detection of colostrum is essential in the following situation:
(A) Concealment of birth
(B) Rape
(C) Paternity dispute
(D) Immigration
Ans: A
5. 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)
Ans: C
6. Radial Diffusion Test is used for the detection of
(A) Colostrum
(B) Heptoglobulins
(C) Hemoglobin
(D) Amylase
Ans: D
7. 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
Ans: A
8. In starch-iodine test, the starch turns in the following colour on addition of iodine:
(A) Purple
(B) Blue
(C) Green
(D) Pink
Ans: B
9. 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
Ans: A
10. 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
Ans: D
11. Following is not improvised explosive:
(A) Pipe bomb
(B) Letter bomb
(C) Hand Grenade
(D) Acid bulb
Ans: C
12. 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)
Ans: A
13. 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.
Ans: B
14. Zip gun is a
(A) 12 bore gun
(B) Automatic gun
(C) Improvised firearm
(D) AK-47
Ans: C
15. Ram rod is a part of
(A) 12 boregun
(B) 8 boregun
(C) Muzzle loaders
(D) AK-47
Ans: C
16. 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
Ans: C
17. The following is a regenerated fiber:
(A) Cotton
(B) Rayon
(C) Nylon
(D) Silk
Ans: B
18. 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.
Ans: C
19. 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
Ans: C
20. 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
Ans: C
21. The multiplication factor to estimate stature from femur is
(A) 3.8
(B) 4.8
(C) 5.8
(D) 6.8
Ans: A
22. The following is not a component of Gustafson’s method:
(A) Attrition
(B) Dentition
(C) Root resorption
(D) Cementum Apposition
Ans: B
23. The following formula is used for the determination of stature:
(A) Gustafson’s
(B) Karl Pearson’s
(C) Harrison Gilroy
(D) Kastle Meyer
Ans: B
24. A fetus become viable by the age of
(A) 6 months
(B) 7 months
(C) 8 months
(D) 9 months
Ans: B
25. The total number of torsal bones in a person aged 12 years is
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8
Ans: C
26. Picric Acid test of urine is performed to detect
(A) Albumin
(B) Creatinine
(C) Uric acid
(D) Chlorine
Ans: B
27. Colustrum is a form of
(A) Semen
(B) Milk
(C) Blood
(D) Saliva
Ans: B
28. 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
Ans: D
29. 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
Ans: A
30. Sperms are stored and matured in one of the following:
(A) Testis
(B) Seminal vesicles
(C) Epididymis
(D) Vas deferens
Ans: C
31. 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.
Ans: A
32. The range of lime (CaO) is within ______ in Portland cement.
(A) 30 – 35%
(B) 35 – 55%
(C) 60 – 67%
(D) 70 – 75%
Ans: C
33. 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
Ans: D
34. 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
Ans: D
35. 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
Ans: C
36. Which type of the teeth are not present in human primary dentition?
(A) Premolar
(B) Incisor
(C) Canine
(D) Molar
Ans: A
37. Mass disaster victim identification could be achieved on the basis of
(A) Fingerprints
(B) Photographs
(C) Antimortem dental records
(D) All of the above
Ans: D
38. 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
Ans: A
39. 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.
Ans: B
40. Which of the following is the most frequent type of fingerprint pattern?
(A) Arch
(B) Loop
(C) Whorl
(D) Accidental
Ans: B
41. 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
Ans: C
42. Magnetic powders contain which of the following as one of the constituents?
(A) Copper particles
(B) Silver particles
(C) Gold particles
(D) Iron particles
Ans: D
43. 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
Ans: A
44. The study of fingerprints is also known as
(A) Anthropometry
(B) Dermatology
(C) Dermatoglyphics
(D) Ergonomics
Ans: C
45. 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
Ans: B
46. The causes of death in drowning are, except
(A) Gagging
(B) Asphyxia
(C) Ventricular fibriltation
(D) Laryngeal spasm
Ans: A
47. 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
Ans: D
48. 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
Ans: A
49. 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
Ans: B
50. Sexual perversion includes following except
(A) Sadism
(B) Rape
(C) Masochism
(D) Felichism
Ans: B
51. 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
Ans: C
52. 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
Ans: D
53. 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.
Ans: C
54. 303 rifle cartridge is a
(A) Pin fire cartridge
(B) Rim fire cartridge
(C) Centre fire cartridge
(D) Blank cartridge
Ans: C
55. Trigger pull of double action revolver ranges as
(A) 3 – 5 pounds
(B) 5 – 7 pounds
(C) 9 – 12 pounds
(D) 16 – 20 pounds
Ans: D
56. The modified Griess Test is specific for determination of ________ in gunpowder residue.
(A) Nitrate
(B) Antimony
(C) Barium
(D) Nitrite
Ans: D
57. 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
Ans: D
58. Wet digestion method is used for extraction of following poison from viscera
(A) Arsenic
(B) Alkaloid
(C) Pesticide
(D) Ethanol
Ans: A
59. 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
Ans: B
60. 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)
Ans: C
61. 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.
Ans: D
62. ABO antigens are present over the surface of
(A) WBC
(B) RBC
(C) Nucleus
(D) Cytoplasm
Ans: B
63. 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
Ans: D
64. Different forms of the same gene or marker are called
(A) Genetic linkage
(B) Linkage equilibrium
(C) Alleles
(D) Locus
Ans: C
65. 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
Ans: C
66. 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
Ans: C
67. 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
Ans: A
68. The shape of cooling curve pattern of a human cadaver is
(A) Ascending
(B) Descending
(C) Parabola
(D) Sigmoid
Ans: D
69. Spinal cord is preserved in which of the following cases?
(A) Alcohol
(B) Arsenic
(C) Oleander
(D) Strychnine
Ans: D
70. Pseudocyesis refers to false
(A) Rape
(B) Pregnancy
(C) Abortion
(D) Infanticide
Ans: B
71. Brush burn or graze is a form of
(A) Abrasion
(B) Chop wound
(C) Contusion
(D) Laceration
Ans: A
72. Casper’s dictum is related to
(A) Identification
(B) Cause of death
(C) Flotation of body
(D) Rate of putrefaction
Ans: D
73. Getler’s test is associated with
(A) Burns
(B) Drowning
(C) Electrocution
(D) Poisoning
Ans: B
74. Pre-auricular Sulcus helps in the determination of
(A) Age
(B) Sex
(C) Stature
(D) Race
Ans: B
75. 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
Ans: A
76. IR spectra fail to distinguish
(A) Tautomer
(B) Enantiomers
(C) Conformers
(D) Stereoisomers
Ans: B
77. 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
Ans: C
78. 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
Ans: C
79. Split laceration resembles
(A) Abrasion
(B) Contusion
(C) Incised wound
(D) Stab wound
Ans: C
80. Which of the following is important for the identification from hair?
(A) Cuticle
(B) Medulla
(C) Cortex
(D) All of the above
Ans: D
81. The most prevalent plant fibre is
(A) Wool
(B) Hemp
(C) Cotton
(D) Mohair
Ans: C
82. The study of hair is known as
(A) Lithology
(B) Histology
(C) Phytology
(D) Trichology
Ans: D
83. In SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, the role of SDS is to
(A) Bind proteins
(B) Denature proteins
(C) Identify proteins
(D) Isolate proteins
Ans: B
84. 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
Ans: D
85. Rocket Immunoelectrophoresis is also known as
(A) Immunodiffusion
(B) Crossed-over electrophoresis
(C) Laurell technique
(D) Ring test
Ans: C
86. 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
Ans: D
87. Ninhydrine is used to
(A) Develop latent finger prints
(B) Identify barbiturates
(C) Make gunpowder mixture
(D) Identify the type of fibre
Ans: A
88. First Forensic Science University in India is opened at
(A) Calcutta
(B) Patiala
(C) Sagar
(D) Ahmedabad
Ans: D
89. 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
Ans: B
90. 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.
Ans: A
91. 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.
Ans: B
92. First Fingerprint Bureau was started at Kolkata in the year
(A) 1897
(B) 1902
(C) 1905
(D) 1913
Ans: A
93. Which of the following is a type of cuticular scale?
(A) Imbricate
(B) Flattened
(C) Elongated
(D) All of the above
Ans: D
94. The most reliable test for detection of semen in the absence of spermatozoa is
(A) Acid phosphatase
(B) Florence test
(C) Prostate specific antigen
(D) Esterase
Ans: C
95. Which of the following tests is not a catalytic colour test for blood stain?
(A) O-toulidine
(B) Tetramethyl benzidine
(C) Adler’s test
(D) Teichman’s test
Ans: D
96. Which of the following contributed to the forensic characterization of blood and other body fluids by DNA fingerprinting?
(A) A.S. Osborn
(B) Calvin Goddard
(C) Alec Jeffreys
(D) A. Bertillon
Ans: C
97. 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
Ans: B
98. ‘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
Ans: A
99. Measurement of stride is used in
(A) Foot length
(B) Shoe length
(C) Gait pattern
(D) Foot width
Ans: C
100. 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
Ans: C
(A) Paper and cardboard
(B) Heavily contaminated surfaces
(C) Polythene and Plastics
(D) Leather like surfaces
Ans: C
52. 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
Ans: D
53. 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.
Ans: C
54. 303 rifle cartridge is a
(A) Pin fire cartridge
(B) Rim fire cartridge
(C) Centre fire cartridge
(D) Blank cartridge
Ans: C
55. Trigger pull of double action revolver ranges as
(A) 3 – 5 pounds
(B) 5 – 7 pounds
(C) 9 – 12 pounds
(D) 16 – 20 pounds
Ans: D
56. The modified Griess Test is specific for determination of ________ in gunpowder residue.
(A) Nitrate
(B) Antimony
(C) Barium
(D) Nitrite
Ans: D
57. 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
Ans: D
58. Wet digestion method is used for extraction of following poison from viscera
(A) Arsenic
(B) Alkaloid
(C) Pesticide
(D) Ethanol
Ans: A
59. 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
Ans: B
60. 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)
Ans: C
61. 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.
Ans: D
62. ABO antigens are present over the surface of
(A) WBC
(B) RBC
(C) Nucleus
(D) Cytoplasm
Ans: B
63. 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
Ans: D
64. Different forms of the same gene or marker are called
(A) Genetic linkage
(B) Linkage equilibrium
(C) Alleles
(D) Locus
Ans: C
65. 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
Ans: C
66. 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
Ans: C
67. 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
Ans: A
68. The shape of cooling curve pattern of a human cadaver is
(A) Ascending
(B) Descending
(C) Parabola
(D) Sigmoid
Ans: D
69. Spinal cord is preserved in which of the following cases?
(A) Alcohol
(B) Arsenic
(C) Oleander
(D) Strychnine
Ans: D
70. Pseudocyesis refers to false
(A) Rape
(B) Pregnancy
(C) Abortion
(D) Infanticide
Ans: B
71. Brush burn or graze is a form of
(A) Abrasion
(B) Chop wound
(C) Contusion
(D) Laceration
Ans: A
72. Casper’s dictum is related to
(A) Identification
(B) Cause of death
(C) Flotation of body
(D) Rate of putrefaction
Ans: D
73. Getler’s test is associated with
(A) Burns
(B) Drowning
(C) Electrocution
(D) Poisoning
Ans: B
74. Pre-auricular Sulcus helps in the determination of
(A) Age
(B) Sex
(C) Stature
(D) Race
Ans: B
75. 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
Ans: A
76. IR spectra fail to distinguish
(A) Tautomer
(B) Enantiomers
(C) Conformers
(D) Stereoisomers
Ans: B
77. 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
Ans: C
78. 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
Ans: C
79. Split laceration resembles
(A) Abrasion
(B) Contusion
(C) Incised wound
(D) Stab wound
Ans: C
80. Which of the following is important for the identification from hair?
(A) Cuticle
(B) Medulla
(C) Cortex
(D) All of the above
Ans: D
81. The most prevalent plant fibre is
(A) Wool
(B) Hemp
(C) Cotton
(D) Mohair
Ans: C
82. The study of hair is known as
(A) Lithology
(B) Histology
(C) Phytology
(D) Trichology
Ans: D
83. In SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, the role of SDS is to
(A) Bind proteins
(B) Denature proteins
(C) Identify proteins
(D) Isolate proteins
Ans: B
84. 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
Ans: D
85. Rocket Immunoelectrophoresis is also known as
(A) Immunodiffusion
(B) Crossed-over electrophoresis
(C) Laurell technique
(D) Ring test
Ans: C
86. 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
Ans: D
87. Ninhydrine is used to
(A) Develop latent finger prints
(B) Identify barbiturates
(C) Make gunpowder mixture
(D) Identify the type of fibre
Ans: A
88. First Forensic Science University in India is opened at
(A) Calcutta
(B) Patiala
(C) Sagar
(D) Ahmedabad
Ans: D
89. 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
Ans: B
90. 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.
Ans: A
91. 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.
Ans: B
92. First Fingerprint Bureau was started at Kolkata in the year
(A) 1897
(B) 1902
(C) 1905
(D) 1913
Ans: A
93. Which of the following is a type of cuticular scale?
(A) Imbricate
(B) Flattened
(C) Elongated
(D) All of the above
Ans: D
94. The most reliable test for detection of semen in the absence of spermatozoa is
(A) Acid phosphatase
(B) Florence test
(C) Prostate specific antigen
(D) Esterase
Ans: C
95. Which of the following tests is not a catalytic colour test for blood stain?
(A) O-toulidine
(B) Tetramethyl benzidine
(C) Adler’s test
(D) Teichman’s test
Ans: D
96. Which of the following contributed to the forensic characterization of blood and other body fluids by DNA fingerprinting?
(A) A.S. Osborn
(B) Calvin Goddard
(C) Alec Jeffreys
(D) A. Bertillon
Ans: C
97. 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
Ans: B
98. ‘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
Ans: A
99. Measurement of stride is used in
(A) Foot length
(B) Shoe length
(C) Gait pattern
(D) Foot width
Ans: C
100. 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
Ans: C