UGC NTA NET/JRF Exam, Forensic Science, December-2019

Total Questions: 100

91. (Qs. No. 91-95): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In a suspected murder case, the investigating officer recovered a 9 inch sharp knife near the victims body with right carotid artery slitted from the scene of crime.

Blood stain produced by direct contact of knife blade was observed on the fewer parts of denim Jeans worn by the victim. Fingerprint expert lifted blood stained fingerprint from a table lying near the victim.

Further, a large gushing or spurting blood pattern was also observed on wall. The height of these stains were at approx. 5 ft from the floor. Investigating officer also noticed a latent blood stained footprint on floor although an attempt was made to cleanup the floor.

Stained clothings of the suspect were also recovered by IO. All exhibits were collected, sealed and sent for forensic analysis.

What informations can be furnished by blood stained fingerprint on table?

(a) Fingerprint pattern/Individualization
(b) Blood group of suspect/victim
(c) Cause of death
(d) Time since death
Choose the correct option 

Correct Answer: A. (a) and (b)

92. Enhancement of latent blood stained footprint can be done by

(a) Black powder
(b) Luminol reagent
(c) Digital photography
(d) Iodine fuming
Choose the correct option

Correct Answer: B. (b) and (c)

93. Type of blood pattern produced on denim Jeans by knife in this case is known as

Correct Answer: C. Transfer pattern

94. Recovered stained cloths of the suspect can reveal:

(a) Source of blood on the garment (victim/suspect)
(b) Reason for deposition of blood stain on suspect cloths
(c) Linkage of suspect to the scene of crime
(d) The type of weapon used
Choose the correct option 

Correct Answer: D. (d), (a) and (b)

95. The internal angle at which blood strikes a target surface is known as:

Correct Answer: D. Angle of impact

96. (Qs. No. 96 to 100): Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Many victims mostly females of young age went missing within period of one year from a particular village. The parents of these victims lodged FIR with the nearby police station.

Police started investigating the case. Police found during primary investigation that these victims were last seen entering a particular house which was close to this village.

The owner and servant who were occupying this house were interogated thoroughly. Investigating officer searched this house and its garden thoroughly.

On questioning the servant, he confessed to killing of these victims using a big knife lying in the kitchen.

On searching the garden and bathroom of this house, many hard and soft tissues were recovered, Along with this, other exhibits like hair bands, hair clips etc, were also recovered and sent for forensic examination.

Since the bodies were cut into many pieces, identification of these victims could not be ascertained. As there were many claimants, the bodily pieces were examined properly.

The measurement of which of these bones are better for establishing the sex of an individual.
(a) Humerus
(b) Femur
(c) Vertebrae
(d) Ulna
Choose the correct option: 

Correct Answer: C. (a) and (b)

97. Investigating officer carried out the investigation as per the provision of:

Correct Answer: D. Section 174 CrPc

98. Which of these Psychological tests are helpful in such medico-legal situations?

(a) Polygraph
(b) Graphology
(c) Voice analysis
(d) Narco analysis
Choose the correct option: 

Correct Answer: C. (a) and (d)

99. In India, who among these is authorized to hold inquest?

Correct Answer: A. Police officer

100. Accurate individualization of the victims from bones is possible by using one of these techniques:

Correct Answer: A. DNA analysis