AIFSET-2023

Forensic Science Multiple Choice Questions

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
Cardiac i. Brucine
Deleriant ii. Calotropin
Spiral iii. Aconitine
Irritant iv. Cannabinoid
Codes:

abcd
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:
(ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(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
I. Ram rod (i) Fired Bullet
II. Chamber marks (ii) Shot gun
III. Rifling mark (iii) Fired cartridge
IV. Choking of barrel (iv) Muzzle loader

Codes:
A. B. C. D.
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(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 ® 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
Soap i. heat
Milk ii. Ferric compounds
Sodium Chloride iii.water
Potassium thiocyanate iv.silver nitrate

Codes:
abcd
iii i iv ii
iv iii i ii
ii i iv iii
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
i. Antimony Sulphate (i) Nitroglycerine
ii. Cordite (ii) Nitrocellulose powder
iii. Gun cotton (iii) Double base smokeless powder
iv. Dynamite (iv) Primer

Codes:

A. B. C. D.
(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(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 theeluted
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:

abcd
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 ofcertain
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