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1. Forensic Science is:
- Application of scientific methods and techniques for the purpose of justice
- Application of scientific methods and techniques for the purpose of Law
- Application of scientific methods and techniques for Police Investigation
- Application of scientific methods and techniques in Criminal Investigations
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (1) Application of scientific methods and techniques for the purpose of justice.
Explanation: The general definition of forensic science is the application of science to criminal and civil law for the purpose of justice.
2. The word ‘Forensic Science’ is derived from:
- Latin word Forensis
- Greek word Forensis
- American word Forensis
- English word Forensis
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (1) Latin word Forensis
Explanation:
Derived from the Latin term ‘forensis‘ which means “of or before the forum“, forensics in the modern sense implies courts of law.
3. The reliability of marks of identification in their chronological order is
- Dental data, anthropometry, blood groups, and dactylography
- Dental data, blood groups, anthropometry, and dactylography
- Anthropometry, blood groups, dental data, and dactylography
- Dactylography, blood groups, anthropometry, and dental data
Answer
Answer: (3) Anthropometry, blood groups, dental data, and dactylography
Explanation: List of identification methods based on reliability (most to least reliable; opposite of chronological order):
-> Dactylography (Fingerprinting): Most reliable and unique to each individual.
-> Dental Data: Highly reliable, especially when other methods are not applicable such as plane crashes.
-> Blood Groups: Useful but not unique; many people can share the same blood type.
-> Anthropometry: Least reliable among the listed methods; involves body measurements.
4. Which of the following is not a forensic application of Science?
- Identification of a bag of tablets taken from a car when the driver is stopped for erratic driving.
- Identification of human remains through dental X-rays.
- Verifying the composition of an aspirin tablet before it leaves the factory.
- Determination of why a Ferris wheel crashed at an amusement park, killing three people.
Answer
Answer: (3) Verifying the composition of an aspirin tablet before it leaves the factory
5. In India, Bureau of Police Research and Development was established in
- 1963
- 1965
- 1970
- 1974
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (3) 1970
Explanation: Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) was established in New Delhi on July 28, 1970, under the Ministry of Home Affairs. (Source)
6. Lok Nayak Jai Prakash National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science was started in New Delhi in the following year:
- 1970
- 1972
- 1974
- 1976
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (2) 1972
Explanation:
-> The Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science was established in 1972.
-> Later in 1991, Institute was renamed as National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science (NICFS).
-> Lastly in 2003, renamed to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan. (Source)
7. The Bureau of Police Research and Development is situated in:
- New Delhi
- Lucknow
- Chandigarh
- Mumbai
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (1) New Delhi
Explanation: Already explained in Q5.
8. First Forensic Science Lab in India was established at:
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Agra
- Delhi
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (1) Kolkata
Explanation: In 1952, the first FSL of India was established in Kolkata.
9. DNA typing facility in a forensic science laboratory in India was first introduced at:
- Hyderabad CFSL
- Kolkata CFSL
- Chandigarh CFSL
- None of these
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (2) Kolkata CFSL
Explanation: In 1957, the first CFSL of India was established in Kolkata.
10. G.E.Q.D. is not at the following place:
- Kolkata
- Hyderabad
- Delhi
- Shimla
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (3) Delhi
Explanation: In India (till 2020), there are only three GEQD (Government Examiner Of Questioned Documents) departments which are situated in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Shimla. However, in 2014, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) decided to merge three GEQDs with their respective CFSLs, (Shimla with CFSLs in Chandigarh).
-> 1st GEQD: Shimla (1906) (also the second oldest GQED in the world after Scotland Yard)
-> 2nd GEQD: Kolkata (1963)
-> 3rd GEQD: Hyderabad (1968)
11. First central forensic science laboratory in India in
- Delhi
- Chennai
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
12. American Academy of Forensic Science was established in which of the following years?
- 1948
- 1928
- 1918
- 1938
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (1) 1948
Explanation: American Academy of Forensic Science was established in 1948, and its headquarter is in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
13. Cheiloscopy is the study of:
- Lips
- Iris
- Pores
- Sinus
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (1) Lips
Explanation: Cheiloscopy is a branch of forensic investigation in which human identification is done by lip traces/prints.
14. Teaching of Forensic Science was started for the first time at:
- Delhi
- Sagar
- Dharwad
- Chennai
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (2) Sagar
Explanation: The first forensic Science teaching was started in India at Sagar University.
15. The Second Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in India was established in:
- Delhi
- Hyderabad
- Agra
- Madras
Answer and Explanation
Answer: (2) Hyderabad
Explanation: Already explained in Q11.
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