1. Dying declaration is to be preferably recorded by:
(a). Doctor
(b). Police
(c). Magistrate
(d). Jury Member
Answer:
(c). Magistrate
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). Session Court
3. Police inquest is conducted under section:
(a). 174 CrPC
(b). 174 IPC
(c). 176 CrPC
(d). 176 IPC
Answer:
(a). 174 CrPC
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). (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
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). Sulphur Casting
6. Light that has all its waves pulsating in unison is called:
(a). Maser
(b). Laser
(c). Monochromatic light
(d). Polychromatic light
Answer:
(b). Laser
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). Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
8. Deviations from Beer’s Law fall into which categories?
(a). Real
(b). Instrumental
(c). Chemical
(d). All of the above
Answer:
(d). All of the above
9. Which 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). Glacial Acetic Acid
10. 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). Fibrin Degradation Product (FDP)
11. 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). A = T and G = C
12. 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). Cowper’s gland
13. The level of toxicity of Dhatura 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). Leaf, Root, Fruit, Seeds
14. 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). All of above
15. 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). No preservative
16. 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 of the above
Answer:
(d). All of the above
17. 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) (ii) (i) (iv)
(c). (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(d). (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
Answer:
(b). (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
Explanation: 1400s – The matchlock gun appears.
1509 – Invention of wheel lock (rose lock).
1630 – The first true flintlock.
1825 ca. – Percussion-cap guns are in general use.
18. The Indian Arms Act was enforced in:
(a). 1955
(b). 1959
(c). 1962
(d). 1964
Answer:
(c). 1962
Explanation: The Arms Act, 1959 is an Act of the Parliament of India to consolidate and amend the law relating to arms and ammunition in order to curb illegal weapons and violence stemming from them.
Enforcement Date: 01-10-1962
19. The bore of the 12 bore gun is:
(a). 0.723″
(b). 0.727″
(c). 0.729″
(d). 0.731″
Answer:
(c). 0.729″
Answer:
B
21. 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). 8.43 mm
Explanation: LG 9.1 mm
SG 8.4 mm
Special SG 7.6 mm
SSG 6.8 mm
AAA 5.2 mm
BB 4.1 mm
No. 1 – 3.6 mm
No. 3 – 3.3 mm
No. 4 – 3.1 mm
No. 6 – 2.6 mm
No. 7 1/2 – 2.3 mm
No. 9 – 2.0 mm
22. 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). Stercobilin
23. 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). Both (A) and (R) are correct.
24. 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). Incised wound
25. Lanugo hairs are:
(a). Pigmented
(b). Thin and soft
(c). Medullated
(d). Scale pattern is complex
Answer:
(b). Thin and soft
26. 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). Laser desorption mass spectrometry (LDMS)
27. LSD is derived from which of the following plant?
(a). Cannabis sp.
(b). Papaver Somniferum
(c). Erthroxylum sp.
(d). Claviceps purpurea
Answer:
(d). Claviceps purpurea
28. Linseed, Safflower and Cottonseed are used for:
(a). Paint pigments
(b). Paint oils
(c). Paint solvents
(d). Paint binders
Answer:
(b). Paint oils
29. 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). Both (A) and (R) are true.
30. 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). Sodium carbonate
31. When the temperature of a liquid is raised:
(a). It’s refractive index increases
(b). It’s refractive index decreases
(c). It’s refractive index disappears
(d). It’s refractive index doesn’t change
Answer:
(b). It’s refractive index decreases
32. 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). Speed of the vehicle
33. Chemical etching is a method for restoration of erased marks on:
(a). Wood
(b). Leather
(c). Metal
(d). Plastic
Answer:
(c). Metal
34. Scales are found on the following fibre:
(a). Wool
(b). Cotton
(c). Linen
(d). Silk
Answer:
(a). Wool
35. Fractures due to heat are:
(a). Radial
(b). Spiral
(c). Hackle marks
(d). Wavy
Answer:
(d). Wavy
36. 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). Scratch
37. The chromosome pattern in Turner’s syndrome is:
(a). XXY
(b). XO
(c). XXX
(d). XYY
Answer:
(b). XO
38. Cusp of Carabelli is found on:
(a). Incisors Central
(b). Canines
(c). Bicuspids
(d). Tricuspids
Answer:
(d). Tricuspids
39. ABO grouping is based on:
(a). Red cell surface antigen
(b). Plasma proteins
(c). Red cell enzyme
(d). Nuclear chromatin
Answer:
(a). Red cell surface antigen
40. The total number of bones in the human skeleton in an adult is:
(a). 208
(b). 308
(c). 408
(d). 508
Answer:
(a). 208
41. 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:
(b). Diacrytic signs
42. Which of the following disease affects handwriting?
(a). Chronic Leukaemia
(b). Chronic Malaria
(c). Parkinsonism
(d). Thalassemia
Answer:
(c). Parkinsonism
43. The following is a sign of forgery:
(a). Retouching
(b). Connecting strokes
(c). Pen lifts
(d). All of the above
Answer:
(d). All of the above
44. 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). N-butanol: pyridine: water (3: 1: 1.5)
45. 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). ESDA
46. Cadaveric spasm indicates:
(a). Suicide
(b). Homicide
(c). Natural death
(d). Last act of a person before death
Answer:
(d). Last act of a person before death
47. 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). Primary flaccidity, secondary flaccidity, rigor mortis, marbling
48. “Taches Noire Scleroitiques” is a post-mortem feature seen in:
(a). Eyes
(b). Nostrils
(c). Ears
(d). Mouth
Answer:
(a). Eyes
49. 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). (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
50. 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). IPC 84