UGC NTA NET/JRF Exam, Forensic Science, June-2020

Total Questions: 100

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

The owner of the flat, which was rented out to a student, entered this flat as the main gate was unlocked. On entering the flat, he found two bodies, one male and another female, lying in a pool of blood.

He immediately called the police and did not disturb the scene of occurrence. The Investigation officer, on examination of the scene, found two sharp knives lying near the bodies and also noticed the neck was slit in both the bodies.

Meanwhile, the forensic team was also called in. The suicide notes were recovered from the pockets of each body.

The clothes were intact on both the bodies. Both the victims belonged to the same state and I.O revealed that the girl had visited her friend on this fateful day who otherwise used to stay in another locality of this city. CCTV footage recording also confirmed her entry details in this flat.

Who among the following is authorized to opine on the cause of death? 

Correct Answer: B. Medicolegal expert

92. Examination of handwriting in the suicide note will reveal:

Correct Answer: C. Whether the suicide notes were written by these victims or not

93. To confirm the self-inflicted injury, which of these are the best pieces of evidence:

(a) Fingerprints on knives
(b) Fingerprints on the entrance door
(c) Bloodstains on the floor
(d) No sign of struggle
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

94. A sharp-edged knife causes which type of wound?

Correct Answer: A. Incised

95. The investigation, in this case, should be carried out under which one of the following?

Correct Answer: C. 174 CrPC

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

On a fateful day, a college girl was waiting at the local bus stand for the bus. Meanwhile, two people on a bike (who had partially covered their faces) passed through this bus stand.

The person sitting at the back on this bike threw a bottle containing some liquid on this girl. This girl was rushed to the nearby hospital by the bystanders. Also, the police were informed by some witnesses.

During this time, the girl experienced a burning sensation on her face. The investigating officer examined the details of this incident from the CCTV footage installed next to this bus stand.

Acid attackers are punished under which of these sections of IPC?

Correct Answer: C. 326 A

97. Griess reagent can be used to detect which one of the following acids?

Correct Answer: C. Nitric

98. Which of the following scientific evidence would help prove the presence of the attackers at the crime scene

(a) Cell phone location
(b) Eye witness
(c) CCTV footage
(d) Broken glass
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (a), (b) and (c) only

99. Who among these would help the victim to come out of a state of mental trauma?

Correct Answer: C. Psychologist

100. What is the minimum punishment for those found guilty of acid attack?

Correct Answer: D. 10 years of imprisonment