Forensic MCQ | UG PG CUET | Sample question
1. Which of the following is considered the "father of forensic toxicology"?
a) Edmond Locard
b) Francis Galton
c) Mathieu Orfila
d) Sir Alec Jeffreys
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of forensic evidence?
a) Biological evidence
b) Physical evidence
c) Digital evidence
d) Anecdotal evidence
3. In forensic entomology, what is the primary role of blowflies?
a) Estimating time of death
b) Determining the presence of drugs
c) Analyzing blood spatter patterns
d) Identifying the source of explosive residues
4. The study of skeletal remains for forensic purposes is known as:
a) Odontology
b) Anthropology
c) Entomology
d) Serology
5. Which of the following is a common tool used for the collection of trace evidence?
a) Forceps
b) Microscope
c) Pipette
d) Tweezers
6. Which of the following fingerprint patterns is the most common?
a) Arch
b) Loop
c) Whorl
d) Composite
7. What is the term for the examination of handwriting to determine authenticity or authorship?
a) Graphology
b) Calligraphy
c) Typology
d) Document examination
8. What is the study of firearm-related evidence called?
a) Ballistics
b) Serology
c) Cryptanalysis
d) Forensic chemistry
9. Which of the following is NOT a step in the processing of a crime scene?
a) Documentation
b) Reconstruction
c) Preservation
d) Elimination
10. Which of the following is a technique used to visualize latent fingerprints?
a) Superimposition
b) X-ray diffraction
c) Electrostatic dust print lifting
d) Ninhydrin spraying
11. What is the primary use of luminol in forensic investigations?
a) To detect bloodstains
b) To reveal latent fingerprints
c) To enhance DNA samples
d) To detect drug residues
12. Which of the following types of evidence is considered the most reliable for individual identification?
a) Circumstantial evidence
b) Class evidence
c) Trace evidence
d) DNA evidence
13. The study of the chemical composition of bodily fluids and tissues for forensic purposes is known as:
a) Forensic anthropology
b) Forensic toxicology
c) Forensic entomology
d) Forensic odontology
14. What is the term for the examination of tool marks left at a crime scene?
a) Impressions analysis
b) Toolmark examination
c) Trace evidence analysis
d) Forensic geology
15. Which of the following is NOT a type of impression evidence?
a) Tire tracks
b) Shoe prints
c) Gunshot residue
d) Bite marks
16. What is the purpose of using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) in forensic science?
a) To analyze blood spatter patterns
b) To determine the age of skeletal remains
c) To identify chemical substances in samples
d) To analyze handwriting characteristics
17. What is the primary role of forensic serology?
a) To study the behavior of insects on decomposing bodies
b) To analyze blood and other bodily fluids as evidence
c) To examine the skeletal structure of human remains
d) To identify the presence of drugs in a deceased person's system
18. Which of the following is a component of DNA that is used for identification purposes?
a) Ribosomes
b) Nucleotides
c) Amino acids
d) Mitochondria
19. The study of the composition and properties of soils for forensic purposes is known as:
a) Soil analysis
b) Geophysical analysis
c) Forensic geology
d) Sedimentology
20. What is the term for the study of fires and explosions to determine their causes and effects?
a) Arson investigation
b) Explosives analysis
c) Pyrotechnics analysis
d) Fire investigation
21. What is the primary purpose of forensic DNA profiling?
a) To determine the cause of death
b) To identify individuals based on their DNA profiles
c) To analyze the trajectory of a bullet
d) To study the decomposition of human remains
22. Which of the following is NOT a category of death as determined by forensic pathologists?
a) Homicide
b) Suicide
c) Natural
d) Unexplained
23. What is the term for the examination of digital devices and data for forensic purposes?
a) Digital forensics
b) Cyber investigation
c) Data analysis
d) Computer science
24. Which of the following is NOT a stage of decomposition in a human body?
a) Autolysis
b) Mummification
c) Liquefaction
d) Rigor mortis
25. What is the term for the scientific examination of documents to verify their authenticity or detect fraud?
a) Document analysis
b) Forensic linguistics
c) Document examination
d) Textual forensics
26. Which of the following is a method used to determine the age of skeletal remains?
a) Radiocarbon dating
b) DNA profiling
c) Fingerprint analysis
d) Hair analysis
27. What is the primary role of forensic anthropology?
a) To analyze blood and other bodily fluids
b) To study insect activity on decomposing bodies
c) To identify and examine skeletal remains
d) To analyze handwriting and document authenticity
28. What is the term for the study of insects and their behavior to aid in forensic investigations?
a) Forensic entomology
b) Insectology
c) Entomological analysis
d) Arthropod forensics
29. Which of the following is a common technique used to analyze gunshot residue?
a) Thin-layer chromatography
b) Microscopy
c) Spectrophotometry
d) Gas chromatography
30. In forensic science, what is the purpose of facial reconstruction?
a) To identify victims based on skeletal remains
b) To analyze handwriting characteristics
c) To determine the age of a document
d) To study the decomposition of human remains
Sure, here are the answers to the MCQs:
1. c) Mathieu Orfila
2. d) Anecdotal evidence
3. a) Estimating time of death
4. b) Anthropology
5. a) Forceps
6. b) Loop
7. d) Document examination
8. a) Ballistics
9. d) Elimination
10. d) Ninhydrin spraying
11. a) To detect bloodstains
12. d) DNA evidence
13. b) Forensic toxicology
14. b) Toolmark examination
15. c) Gunshot residue
16. c) To identify chemical substances in samples
17. b) To analyze blood and other bodily fluids as evidence
18. b) Nucleotides
19. c) Forensic geology
20. d) Fire investigation
21. b) To identify individuals based on their DNA profiles
22. d) Unexplained
23. a) Digital forensics
24. d) Rigor mortis
25. c) Document examination
26. a) Radiocarbon dating
27. c) To identify and examine skeletal remains
28. a) Forensic entomology
29. d) Gas chromatography
30. a) To identify victims based on skeletal remains