Forensic MCQ on Shoe Prints Part 1 With Answer and Explanation

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1. A three-dimensional impression left on a soft surface by a shoe is not called as a :

1. Latent print
2. Plastic print
3. Visible print
4. 3-D print

2. The footprints found at the scene of the crime, indicates which of the following?

1. Number of persons involved
2. Height of the persons involved
3. Entrance or exit of the persons involved
4. All of the above

3. Shoe prints can be identified on the basis of the following:

(i) Size (ii) Weight (iii) Wear and tear marks (iv) Sole design

1. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
2. (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
3. (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct
4. (ii), (iv) and (i) are correct

4. Preservation of surface footprint can be done by the following:

(i) Photography (ii) Casting (iii) Tracing (iv) Electrostatic method

1.  (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
2.  (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct.
3.  (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
4.  (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct

5. To lift foot/footwear prints which of the following is used

1. Plaster of Paris
2. Ninhydrin powder
3. Milk
4. Alcohol

6. If rapid hardening is required, which among the following is added to the plaster of Paris?

1. Sugar                    
2. Turmeric                 
3. Salt
4. Flour

7. A particular tread pattern in shoes may be used to identify the:

A. Shape of Shoe
B. Size of Shoe
C. Brand of Shoe
D. Individual Person

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A, B and D only
2. A, B and C only
3. B, C and D only
4. A, C and D only

8. Footprints on snow may be casted by :

1. Plaster of Paris
2. Snow Print Wax
3. Sulfur
4. Alumina

9. Which of the following materials is NOT used to cast footprint impressions in snow?

1. Print wax
2. Paraffin
3. Sulfur
4. Plaster of Paris

10. Surface footprints are lifted by:

1. Casting
2. Tracing
3. Moulage
4. All the above

11. Footprints on dust can be preserved by:

(i) Casting (ii) Tracing (iii) Electrostatic method (iv) Photography

1. (i) and (ii) are correct
2. (ii) and (iii) are correct
3. (i) and (iv) are correct
4. (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct

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