Unit 1: General Forensics

NET Unit-Wise Unit 1

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1) The first comprehensive book on forensic medicine and toxicology written in India was authored by:

A) (C) Dr. R. N. Kao

B) (B) Sir William Herschel

C) (D) Dr. K. Madhavan Nair

D) (A) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

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2) Which force guards the Redcliffe line?

A) (A) Assam Rifles

B) (D) National Security Guard (NSG)

C) (C) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

D) (B) Border Security Force (BSF)

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3) What is the first step in securing a crime scene?

A) (A) Collecting evidence

B) (B) Documenting the scene

C) (D) Interviewing witnesses

D) (C) Isolating the area

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4) What is meant by the term "gatekeeping" in the context of expert testimony?

A) (A) Allowing any expert to testify without restriction

B) (C) The judge's role in determining the admissibility of expert testimony

C) (B) Excluding all expert testimony to avoid bias

D) (D) Limiting the jury's exposure to expert witnesses

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5) The first recorded use of forensic entomology can be traced back to:

A) (B) Ancient Greece

B) (C) Medieval Europe

C) (A) Ancient China

D) (D) Renaissance Italy

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6) Sir Alec John Jeffrey is recognized as the "Father of Forensic DNA" for his pioneering work in:

A) (B) DNA fingerprinting techniques

B) (D) Anthropological measurements

C) (A) Microscopic analysis

D) (C) Entomological studies

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7) What is the moto of the Intelligence Bureau (IB)?

A) (B) Protection and Security

B) (D) Shaurya – Dridhata – Karm Nishtha

C) (C) Always Alert

D) (A) Duty Unto Death

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8) The first documented use of forensic entomology in the United States occurred in:

A) (C) 19th century

B) (D) 20th century

C) (A) 17th century

D) (B) 18th century

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9) What is meant by the term "junk science" in the context of expert testimony?

A) (A) Expert testimony that is based on sound scientific principles

B) (C) Expert testimony that relies on unreliable methods or unsupported theories

C) (D) Expert testimony that aligns with the defense's theory of the case

D) (B) Expert testimony that lacks relevance to the case

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10) What is the punishment for causing grievous hurt under the IPC?

A) (A) 3 years

B) (C) 10 years

C) (D) Life imprisonment

D) (B) 7 years

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11) The SFSL in Mumbai, known as the Maharashtra State Forensic Science Laboratory (MSFSL), is under the administrative control of the:

A) (C) Ministry of Home Affairs

B) (B) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

C) (D) National Investigation Agency (NIA)

D) (A) Maharashtra Police Department

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12) Who is credited with the establishment of the first crime laboratory in Lyon, France, in 1910?

A) (A) Alphonse Bertillon

B) (B) Edmond Locard

C) (D) Mathieu Orfila

D) (C) Francis Galton

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13) Dr. Sunil Kumar Gupta, known for his work in forensic odontology, made significant contributions in the aftermath of which major disaster in India?

A) (D) Kumbh Mela stampede

B) (C) Uttarakhand floods

C) (B) Gujarat earthquake

D) (A) Bhopal gas tragedy

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14) The first recorded use of forensic medicine in an investigation was in:

A) (D) Ancient China

B) (C) Ancient Rome

C) (A) Ancient Egypt

D) (B) Ancient Greece

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15) Which section of the IPC deals with criminal breach of trust?

A) (B) Section 383

B) (A) Section 378

C) (C) Section 390

D) (D) Section 405

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16) What was the occupation of Gilbert Thompson, who put his own thumbprint on wage chits in 1882?

A) (B) Pathologist

B) (C) Railroad builder

C) (A) Physician

D) (D) Forensic chemist

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17) What is essential for preserving the philosophical basis of the criminal justice system?

A) (D) Competence and rigorous honesty of individuals in perilous positions

B) (B) External influence on forensic reports

C) (A) Potential conflicts of interest within organizational structures

D) (C) Avoidance of teamwork in forensic investigations

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18) Which of the following is a potential consequence of forensic experts defining scientific error as any interpretation that disagrees with their own?

A) (D) Enhancing the credibility of their work

B) (A) Fostering a culture of scientific openness

C) (B) Suppressing dissenting opinions

D) (C) Developing an unjustified sense of scientific abilities

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19) The first use of firearm examination in a criminal investigation dates back to the:

A) (D) 18th century

B) (C) 17th century

C) (B) 16th century

D) (A) 15th century

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20) What should forensic scientists avoid to maintain integrity?

A) (D) Sharing findings with other experts

B) (B) Ignoring protocols and procedures

C) (A) Manipulating evidence

D) (C) Providing unbiased analysis

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21) Who authored the book "Criminal Investigation," which described the uses of physical evidence in solving crime, in 1891?

A) (B) Henry Faulds

B) (A) Rudolph Virchow

C) (D) Francis Galton

D) (C) Hans Gross

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22) The SFSL in Delhi, known as the Delhi Forensic Science Laboratory (DFSL), was established in the year:

B) (D) 1981

C) (A) 1955

D) (B) 1968

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23) What is the primary goal of forensic scientists when presenting evidence in court?

A) (D) To fabricate evidence to ensure a conviction

B) (A) To convict the suspect at any cost

C) (B) To provide impartial and unbiased testimony

D) (C) To manipulate evidence to support the prosecution

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24) What is the moto of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?

A) (D) Sentinels of the North East

B) (C) Shaurya – Dridhata – Karm Nishtha

C) (A) Duty Unto Death

D) (B) Protection and Security

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25) The Forensic Sciences Department at Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) was established in:

B) (A) 1999

C) (D) 2015

D) (B) 2005

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26) The Bertillon System, a method of criminal identification based on anthropometry, was developed by:

A) (D) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

B) (B) Francis Galton

C) (C) Edmond Locard

D) (A) Alphonse Bertillon

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27) The development of fingerprint identification as a forensic technique is attributed to:

A) (C) Edmond Locard

B) (B) Alphonse Bertillon

C) (A) Francis Galton

D) (D) James Watson

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28) The Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in India was established under the jurisdiction of:

A) (B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

B) (A) Ministry of Home Affairs

C) (C) Ministry of Science and Technology

D) (D) Ministry of External Affairs

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29) Which forensic chemist took photomicrographs of bullets in 1898 to individualize them?

A) (B) Hans Gross

B) (D) Alexandre Lacassagne

C) (C) Paul Jeserich

D) (A) Henry Faulds

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30) Who is credited as the "Father of Criminal Profiling"?

A) (A) Oscar Amoedo

B) (B) Hans Gross

C) (D) Bernard Greenberg

D) (C) Sir Alec John Jeffrey

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31) Bernard Greenberg is known as the "Father of Forensic Entomology" for his work in:

A) (C) Examining insect evidence

B) (A) Studying human remains

C) (D) Identifying criminals

D) (B) Analyzing fingerprints

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32) Who is considered the pioneer of forensic science in India, known for his contributions to forensic medicine and toxicology?

A) (C) Dr. R. N. Kao

B) (A) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

C) (B) Sir William Herschel

D) (D) Dr. S. R. Ranganathan

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33) Alphonse Bertillon is acknowledged as the "Father of Criminal Identification" for developing:

A) (A) Fingerprint analysis

B) (C) Anthropometric measurements

C) (D) Entomological methods

D) (B) DNA profiling techniques

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34) The SFSL in Bengaluru, known as the Karnataka State Forensic Science Laboratory (KSFSCL), was established in the year:

A) (B) 1969

C) (A) 1959

D) (D) 1989

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35) The CFSL in Kolkata, established in 1954, was initially known as the:

A) (C) Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL)

B) (D) Institute of Forensic Science (IFS)

C) (A) Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL)

D) (B) Central Forensic Laboratory (CFL)

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36) Which city is home to the oldest State Forensic Science Laboratory (SFSL) in India?

A) (D) Chennai

B) (A) Mumbai

C) (C) Hyderabad

D) (B) Kolkata

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37) In which scenario would expert testimony likely be deemed more credible?

A) (D) When the expert lacks relevant qualifications but has extensive experience in the field

B) (B) When the expert's conclusions are based on peer-reviewed research and reliable methods

C) (C) When the expert's opinions are consistent with the prosecution's theory of the case

D) (A) When the expert presents their opinions with absolute certainty

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38) Which force guards the Redcliffe line?

A) (B) Border Security Force (BSF)

B) (A) Assam Rifles

C) (C) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

D) (D) National Security Guard (NSG)

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39) What does the F-test measure in statistics?

A) (C) Difference between sample means

B) (D) Significance of the regression equation

C) (A) Variability between groups and within groups

D) (B) Significance of the correlation coefficient

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40) Who is regarded as the "Father of Forensic Fingerprints"?

A) (C) Calvin Goddard

B) (A) Walter McCrone

C) (D) Heinrich Lehmann

D) (B) Henry Faulds

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41) Which force provides armed support to the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)?

A) (A) National Security Guard (NSG)

B) (D) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

C) (B) Border Security Force (BSF)

D) (C) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

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42) Which organization is responsible for coordinating police wireless communication?

A) (A) BPR&D

B) (D) CBI

C) (C) RAW

D) (B) DCPW

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43) What is the punishment for causing death by negligence as per the IPC? (Duplicate Q)

A) (D) Death

B) (A) Life imprisonment

C) (C) 2 years

D) (B) 7 years to life imprisonment

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44) Which section of the IPC deals with the punishment for murder?

A) (D) Section 376

B) (C) Section 354

C) (A) Section 121

D) (B) Section 302

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45) What is a key requirement for the system to work effectively in forensic science organizational structures?

A) (A) Frequent changes in leadership

B) (B) Extensive academic credentials

C) (D) Alignment with defense opinions

D) (C) High ethical standards in key positions

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46) In which year did Rudolph Virchow, a German pathologist, recognize the limitations of studying hair?

A) (D) 1883

B) (C) 1882

C) (B) 1880

D) (A) 1879

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47) Who is credited with the invention of anthropometry and the identification of the first recidivist in 1883?

A) (A) Rudolph Virchow

B) (B) Henry Faulds

C) (C) Alphonse Bertillon

D) (D) Arthur Conan Doyle

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48) Who is often considered the "Father of Toxicology" for his work in the field of poisons and their effects on the human body?

A) (A) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

B) (C) Dr. Edmond Locard

C) (B) Sir Bernard Spilsbury

D) (D) Mathieu Orfila

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49) In which section of the IPC is the punishment for cheating specified?

A) (D) Section 415

B) (C) Section 390

C) (B) Section 383

D) (A) Section 378

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50) The earliest recorded use of fingerprint identification in India was during the British colonial era, notably in:

A) (B) The investigation of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre

B) (D) The investigation of the Chittagong Armoury Raid

C) (C) The investigation of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi

D) (A) The investigation of the Thugee cult

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51) How should forensic scientists handle conflicts of interest?

A) (D) By concealing conflicts to avoid scrutiny

B) (A) By prioritizing personal gain over professional ethics

C) (B) By disclosing potential biases and recusing themselves from the case if necessary

D) (C) By manipulating evidence to favor one party

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52) The CFSL in Pune, established in 2008, caters to the forensic requirements of which region of India?

A) (B) Eastern region

B) (A) Western region

C) (D) Southern region

D) (C) Northern region

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53) Who was the first to attempt individualizing bullets to a gun barrel in 1889?

A) (A) Alphonse Bertillon

B) (C) Francis Galton

C) (D) Hans Gross

D) (B) Alexandre Lacassagne

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54) When was the National Investigation Agency (NIA) established?

A) (D) 2009

C) (B) 1965

D) (A) 1835

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55) The first CFSL in India was established in:

A) (D) Chennai

B) (C) New Delhi

C) (B) Kolkata

D) (A) Mumbai

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56) In which section of the IPC is the punishment for cheating specified?

A) (D) Section 415

B) (C) Section 390

C) (B) Section 383

D) (A) Section 378

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57) Walter McCrone is associated with which aspect of forensic microscopy?

A) (C) Fluorescent microscope

B) (B) Comparison microscope

C) (D) Stereo microscope

D) (A) Simple microscope

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58) The CFSL in Guwahati primarily serves the forensic needs of which region of India?

A) (A) Northeastern region

B) (C) Coastal region

C) (D) Himalayan region

D) (B) Central region

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59) The use of forensic entomology in criminal investigations in India gained attention primarily in cases involving:

A) (B) Human trafficking

B) (D) Arson

C) (A) Poisoning

D) (C) Sexual assault

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60) What risk do organizational structures involving sheriffs, prosecutors, and coroners pose in forensic investigations?

A) (A) Increasing the efficiency of forensic reports

B) (B) Eradicating potential conflicts of interest

C) (C) Compromising appropriate objectivity

D) (D) Enhancing the teamwork between different roles

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61) The CFSL in Bhopal was set up to provide forensic services to the states of:

A) (C) Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand

B) (B) Bihar and Jharkhand

C) (D) Rajasthan and Gujarat

D) (A) Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

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62) Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of honesty and truthfulness in forensic science?

A) (A) Objectivity

B) (C) Impartiality

C) (D) Confidentiality

D) (B) Integrity

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63) What is the punishment for robbery as per the IPC?

A) (D) 7 years to life imprisonment

B) (A) 3 years

C) (B) Life imprisonment

D) (C) Death

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64) The CFSL in Hyderabad, established in 2007, primarily caters to the forensic needs of which region of India?

A) (C) Western region

B) (B) Southern region

C) (D) Eastern region

D) (A) Northern region

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65) What is the punishment for causing death by negligence as per the IPC? (Duplicate Q)

A) (C) 2 years

B) (A) Life imprisonment

C) (D) Death

D) (B) 7 years to life imprisonment

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66) The term "forensic" is derived from the Latin word "forensis," which means:

A) (A) Crime

B) (B) Court

C) (C) Science

D) (D) Investigation

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67) Which section of the Indian Evidence Act deals with opinions of experts?

A) (C) Section 101

B) (B) Section 135

C) (A) Section 45

D) (D) Section 159

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68) How does the judge's decision regarding the admissibility of expert testimony affect the trial proceedings?

A) (D) It determines the length of the trial proceedings.

B) (C) It automatically leads to the acquittal of the defendant.

C) (B) It may influence the jury's perception of the evidence presented.

D) (A) It has no impact on the outcome of the trial.

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69) What is the significance of the "preponderance of the evidence" standard in determining the admissibility of expert testimony?

A) (A) It requires the expert to present overwhelming evidence in support of their opinions.

B) (C) It emphasizes the need for the prosecution to present expert testimony.

C) (D) It requires the judge to weigh the evidence and determine its reliability.

D) (B) It focuses on the quantity rather than the quality of the evidence presented.

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70) Which of the following statements best describes the role of the judge in assessing the admissibility of expert testimony?

A) (D) The judge relies solely on the expert's reputation and credentials.

B) (B) The judge must defer to the opinions of the prosecution and defense attorneys.

C) (C) The judge evaluates the relevance and reliability of the expert's testimony based on established legal standards.

D) (A) The judge has no role in determining the admissibility of expert testimony.

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71) Which of the following is an example of a primary crime scene?

A) (C) A police station

B) (B) The location where the victim's body was found

C) (D) A laboratory

D) (A) A suspect's house

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72) Which section of the IPC deals with the punishment for murder?

A) (B) Section 302

B) (D) Section 376

C) (C) Section 354

D) (A) Section 121

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73) Who established the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?

A) (D) Rudolph Virchow

B) (B) James Stephen

C) (C) Arthur Conan Doyle

D) (A) Thomas Babington Macaulay

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74) What is the punishment for causing grievous hurt under the IPC?

A) (B) 7 years

B) (C) 10 years

C) (D) Life imprisonment

D) (A) 3 years

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75) Which of the following is NOT a criterion for determining the admissibility of expert testimony under the Daubert standard?

A) (D) Whether the expert's techniques have a known or potential error rate

B) (B) Whether the expert's testimony aligns with the prosecution's theory of the case

C) (A) Whether the expert's theory can be tested and has been subjected to peer review

D) (C) Whether the expert's methods have been published and subjected to scrutiny

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76) What is Frye's standard regarding the admissibility of expert testimony?

A) (D) It emphasizes the importance of the expert's personal relationship with the judge.

B) (C) It permits experts to present speculative opinions without rigorous scrutiny.

C) (B) It focuses on the expert's reputation and popularity rather than the reliability of their methods.

D) (A) It requires that the expert's opinions be based on sound scientific principles accepted by the relevant scientific community.

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77) What is the purpose of collecting physical evidence at a crime scene?

A) (C) To eliminate potential suspects

B) (D) To make the investigation more complicated

C) (A) To tamper with evidence

D) (B) To preserve the scene

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78) Why is it essential for forensic scientists to adhere to established protocols and standards?

A) (B) To ensure consistency and reliability of results

B) (C) To undermine the credibility of forensic analysis

C) (A) To streamline the investigation process

D) (D) To expedite the prosecution's case

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79) The SFSL in Chennai, known as the Tamil Nadu Forensic Sciences Laboratory (TNFSL), was established in the year:

B) (A) 1947

C) (B) 1953

D) (D) 1978

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80) What does integrity mean in the context of forensic science?

A) (A) Falsifying evidence to support a theory

B) (B) Being honest and maintaining professional standards

C) (C) Bribing witnesses to testify

D) (D) Manipulating data to fit a narrative

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81) In which century did the Chinese first use fingerprints as a means of identification?

A) (B) 10th century

B) (C) 14th century

C) (A) 7th century

D) (D) 18th century

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82) In which type of crime scene, evidence is transient and quickly changing?

A) (B) Secondary crime scene

B) (C) Tertiary crime scene

C) (A) Primary crime scene

D) (D) Dynamic crime scene

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83) What is the punishment for robbery as per the IPC?

A) (C) Death

B) (D) 7 years to life imprisonment

C) (A) 3 years

D) (B) Life imprisonment

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84) In which section of the IPC is the punishment for wrongful restraint specified?

A) (B) Section 418

B) (D) Section 441

C) (C) Section 300

D) (A) Section 339

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85) Who is recognized as the "Father of Forensic Medicine"?

A) (C) Paolo Zacchia

B) (B) Thomas Dwight

C) (D) Hugo Munsterberg

D) (A) Hans Gross

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86) What is the moto of the Intelligence Bureau (IB)?

A) (D) Shaurya – Dridhata – Karm Nishtha

B) (B) Protection and Security

C) (A) Duty Unto Death

D) (C) Always Alert

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87) If a dataset has an odd number of values, what does the median represent?

A) (D) The value that occurs most rarely in the dataset

B) (B) The value that separates the higher half from the lower half of the dataset

C) (C) The arithmetic average of all values

D) (A) The most frequently occurring value

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88) Which of the following is NOT an ethical principle for forensic scientists?

A) (C) Misrepresentation

B) (A) Integrity

C) (D) Impartiality

D) (B) Objectivity

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89) What is the headquarters of the National Police Academy (NPA)?

A) (A) New Delhi

B) (B) Shillong

C) (C) Hyderabad

D) (D) Mumbai

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90) In which year did Francis Galton publish "Fingerprints," the first comprehensive book on the nature of fingerprints?

A) (C) 1892

B) (A) 1882

C) (B) 1889

D) (D) 1896

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91) Why should 'good science' values, including ethical elements, be part of official forensic scientific curricula?

A) (A) To differentiate between reliable and unreliable scientific practices

B) (B) To promote unethical behavior amongst forensic scientists

C) (D) To disregard moral elements in forensic investigations

D) (C) To reduce the accuracy of forensic reports

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92) The Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine (IAFM) was founded in:

A) (B) 1959

C) (A) 1947

D) (D) 1985

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93) What is the primary role of expert testimony in the court of law?

A) (B) To provide opinions and interpretations based on specialized knowledge

B) (D) To influence the jury's decision through emotional appeal

C) (C) To present eyewitness accounts of the crime

D) (A) To serve as a character witness for the defendant

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94) In a dataset with the following values: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, what is the mode?

A) (A) 2

B) (C) 6

C) (B) 4

D) (D) There is no mode

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95) In a coin toss, what is the probability of getting heads?

A) (B) 1/3

B) (C) 1/4

C) (D) 2/3

D) (A) 1/2

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96) Who wrote the first systematic treatise on forensic medicine, "Hsi Duan Yu" ("The Washing Away of Wrongs"), in the Song Dynasty of China?

A) (A) Mathieu Orfila

B) (C) Ambroise Paré

C) (D) Hippocrates

D) (B) Song Ci

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97) The concept of "Locard's Exchange Principle" was introduced by:

A) (A) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

B) (C) Alphonse Bertillon

C) (D) Francis Galton

D) (B) Edmond Locard

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98) Which Indian scientist is known for pioneering work in the field of forensic ballistics and firearm examination?

A) (B) Dr. M. S. Swaminathan

B) (C) Dr. Paul C. J. Chandra

C) (D) Dr. K. P. S. Menon

D) (A) Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose

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99) The "Tandoor Murder Case" of 1995, one of the high-profile criminal cases in India, involved the use of forensic evidence in the investigation of:

A) (D) Strangulation

B) (B) Poisoning

C) (C) Stabbing

D) (A) Arson

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100) Dr. R. N. Kao, often referred to as the "father of Indian forensic science," served as the first Director of the:

A) (A) Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL)

B) (D) National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science (NICFS)

C) (C) Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine (IAFM)

D) (B) All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health

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101) How does the judge's decision regarding the admissibility of expert testimony impact the jury's role in the trial?

A) (C) It influences the weight and credibility the jury assigns to expert testimony.

B) (D) It ensures that the jury must defer to the judge's expertise in evaluating scientific evidence.

C) (B) It allows the jury to disregard expert testimony altogether.

D) (A) It limits the jury's ability to consider expert testimony in reaching a verdict.

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102) Which section of the IPC deals with the punishment for rape?

A) (C) Section 375

B) (D) Section 404

C) (B) Section 320

D) (A) Section 306

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103) Which section of the IPC deals with the punishment for rape?

A) (D) Section 404

B) (A) Section 306

C) (B) Section 320

D) (C) Section 375

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104) Who is responsible for the establishment of the Indian Evidence Act (IEA)?

A) (C) Arthur Conan Doyle

B) (D) Rudolph Virchow

C) (A) Thomas Babington Macaulay

D) (B) James Stephen

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105) Which of the following is an example of misrepresentation in forensic science?

A) (D) Maintaining transparency throughout the investigation

B) (B) Conducting thorough analysis of evidence

C) (C) Reporting findings accurately

D) (A) Manipulating data to fit a preconceived conclusion

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106) The first documented use of forensic science in a criminal investigation occurred in:

A) (D) 17th century CE France

B) (A) 5th century BCE Greece

C) (C) 13th century CE England

D) (B) 9th century CE Baghdad

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107) In which section of the IPC is the punishment for wrongful restraint specified?

A) (B) Section 418

B) (C) Section 300

C) (A) Section 339

D) (D) Section 441

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108) What is the Daubert standard regarding the admissibility of expert testimony?

A) (D) It allows experts to present speculative opinions without supporting evidence.

B) (B) It focuses on the expert's personal biases rather than their expertise.

C) (A) It emphasizes the expert's credentials over the reliability of their methods.

D) (C) It requires that expert testimony be based on reliable methodology and relevant to the case.

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109) Which section of the Indian Evidence Act deals with opinions of experts?

A) (B) Section 135

B) (C) Section 101

C) (D) Section 159

D) (A) Section 45

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110) Which section of the IPC deals with extortion?

A) (B) Section 383

B) (D) Section 405

C) (C) Section 390

D) (A) Section 378

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111) Who published a paper in Nature in 1880 suggesting that fingerprints could identify offenders at the scene of a crime?

A) (C) Henry Faulds

B) (B) Gilbert Thompson

C) (A) Alphonse Bertillon

D) (D) Hans Gross

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112) What is the role of confidentiality in forensic science?

A) (D) To prevent the defense from accessing crucial information

B) (C) To manipulate evidence without accountability

C) (B) To protect sensitive information and maintain privacy

D) (A) To share case details with the media for publicity

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113) Which section of the IPC deals with extortion?

A) (B) Section 383

B) (D) Section 405

C) (C) Section 390

D) (A) Section 378

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114) Which individual is considered the "Father of Forensic Anthropology"?

A) (A) Alphonse Bertillon

B) (C) Hans Gross

C) (B) Thomas Dwight

D) (D) Bernard Greenberg

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115) The CFSL in Chandigarh was established in collaboration with which international organization?

A) (D) International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO)

B) (B) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

C) (C) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

D) (A) INTERPOL

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116) How can forensic scientists maintain objectivity in their work?

A) (B) By considering all evidence and possibilities impartially

B) (D) By ignoring conflicting evidence

C) (A) By forming personal opinions about the case

D) (C) By aligning findings with law enforcement's theories

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117) Which type of crime scene involves an area where evidence may be found, but it is not directly related to the crime?

A) (C) Tertiary crime scene

B) (B) Secondary crime scene

C) (A) Primary crime scene

D) (D) Quaternary crime scene

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118) The first official government forensic laboratory in India was established in:

A) (D) Chennai

B) (C) Kolkata

C) (A) Mumbai

D) (B) Delhi

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119) Which organization is responsible for coordinating police wireless communication?

A) (A) BPR&D

B) (C) RAW

C) (B) DCPW

D) (D) CBI

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120) What is the punishment for causing death by negligence as per the IPC?

A) (B) 7 years to life imprisonment

B) (C) 2 years

C) (D) Death

D) (A) Life imprisonment

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121) Which force provides armed support to the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)?

A) (C) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

B) (B) Border Security Force (BSF)

C) (A) National Security Guard (NSG)

D) (D) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

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122) The All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, established in Kolkata in 1932, played a significant role in the development of forensic science in India, particularly in the area of:

A) (C) Forensic anthropology

B) (B) Forensic toxicology

C) (D) Forensic entomology

D) (A) Forensic pathology

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123) Which of the following factors determines the admissibility of expert testimony in court?

A) (D) The length of the expert's career in the field

B) (C) The expert's personal relationship with the judge

C) (B) The relevance and reliability of the expert's methods and conclusions

D) (A) The popularity of the expert witness

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124) Why is impartiality important in forensic science?

A) (B) To maintain public trust and confidence

B) (D) To receive promotions within the field

C) (C) To support biased opinions

D) (A) To ensure the guilt of the suspect

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125) What is the primary purpose of the Federal Rules of Evidence regarding expert testimony?

A) (D) To allow judges to rely solely on the opinions of expert witnesses

B) (A) To limit the types of cases in which expert testimony can be admitted

C) (C) To provide guidelines for determining the admissibility of expert testimony

D) (B) To ensure that expert testimony is presented in a clear and concise manner

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126) Which of the following is NOT a step in crime scene investigation?

A) (B) Documenting the scene

B) (A) Securing the scene

C) (C) Collecting physical evidence

D) (D) Analyzing evidence in the laboratory immediately

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127) What is the headquarters of the National Police Academy (NPA)?

A) (D) Mumbai

B) (A) New Delhi

C) (B) Shillong

D) (C) Hyderabad

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128) The title "Father of Forensic Psychology" is attributed to:

A) (A) Hans Gross

B) (B) Hugo Munsterberg

C) (D) Sir Alec John Jeffrey

D) (C) Thomas Dwight

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129) What is the probability of rolling a fair six-sided die and getting a 3?

A) (A) 1/6

B) (B) 1/3

C) (D) 1

D) (C) 1/2

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130) The concept of using dental evidence for identification purposes was first proposed by:

A) (C) Alphonse Bertillon

B) (A) Hippocrates

C) (D) Paul Revere

D) (B) Ambroise Paré

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131) The SFSL in Kolkata, established in 1938, was the first laboratory of its kind in:

A) (B) Western India

B) (A) Eastern India

C) (C) Northern India

D) (D) Southern India

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132) When was the National Investigation Agency (NIA) established?

A) (A) 1835

B) (D) 2009

C) (B) 1965

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133) Who is known as the "Father of Forensic Odontology"?

A) (A) Paolo Zacchia

B) (C) Oscar Amoedo

C) (D) Bernard Greenberg

D) (B) Thomas Dwight

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134) In which situation would expert testimony likely be deemed inadmissible?

A) (B) When the expert's opinions align with the prosecution's theory of the case

B) (A) When the expert's conclusions are based on sound scientific principles

C) (C) When the expert lacks relevant qualifications or uses unreliable methods

D) (D) When the expert's testimony is presented with confidence and conviction

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135) Which of the following is NOT a primary function of forensic science?

A) (B) Analysis of evidence

B) (A) Identification of suspects

C) (D) Rehabilitating offenders

D) (C) Proving guilt or innocence

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136) What is the moto of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?

A) (B) Protection and Security

B) (C) Shaurya – Dridhata – Karm Nishtha

C) (A) Duty Unto Death

D) (D) Sentinels of the North East

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137) Why is transparency crucial in forensic science?

A) (C) To conceal biases and prejudices

B) (A) To manipulate evidence without scrutiny

C) (D) To undermine the credibility of forensic analysis

D) (B) To maintain public trust and confidence

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138) Who authored the book "The Principles and Practice of Medical Jurisprudence," which became a standard text in forensic medicine?

A) (B) Ambroise Paré

B) (D) Alfred Swaine Taylor

C) (A) Sir Bernard Spilsbury

D) (C) Sir William Herschel

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139) What is the punishment for causing death by negligence as per the IPC?

A) (A) Life imprisonment

B) (D) Death

C) (B) 7 years to life imprisonment

D) (C) 2 years

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140) Where is the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), the premier forensic institution in India, located?

A) (D) Hyderabad

B) (B) Mumbai

C) (A) New Delhi

D) (C) Kolkata

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141) Who developed the fingerprint classification system used in Latin America in 1892?

A) (C) Alfred Dreyfus

B) (A) Hans Gross

C) (B) Juan Vucetich

D) (D) Sir Edward Richard Henry

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142) Which method is used to document a crime scene by creating a detailed visual record?

A) (B) Photography

B) (D) All of the above

C) (A) Sketching

D) (C) Videography

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143) Which of the following cities is known for hosting one of the largest SFSLs in India?

A) (D) Hyderabad

B) (C) Chennai

C) (A) Mumbai

D) (B) Bengaluru

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144) Which section of the IPC deals with criminal breach of trust?

A) (A) Section 378

B) (B) Section 383

C) (D) Section 405

D) (C) Section 390

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145) Who is responsible for the establishment of the Indian Evidence Act (IEA)?

A) (C) Arthur Conan Doyle

B) (D) Rudolph Virchow

C) (B) James Stephen

D) (A) Thomas Babington Macaulay

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146) Which of the following is NOT a consideration in assessing the reliability of expert testimony?

A) (B) The potential impact of the expert's testimony on the jury

B) (C) The scientific validity of the expert's methods and conclusions

C) (A) The expert's qualifications and experience

D) (D) The extent to which the expert's testimony is consistent with the prosecution's theory of the case

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147) Who established the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?

A) (D) Rudolph Virchow

B) (C) Arthur Conan Doyle

C) (A) Thomas Babington Macaulay

D) (B) James Stephen

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148) In which year did Arthur Conan Doyle publish the first Sherlock Holmes story?

A) (C) 1891

B) (D) 1892

C) (B) 1889

D) (A) 1887

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149) What defines a secondary crime scene?

A) (A) It is the first location where a crime occurs.

B) (B) It is any location where evidence is found related to the crime but is not the primary scene.

C) (D) It is a crime scene that has been tampered with by law enforcement.

D) (C) It is a scene where forensic experts gather to analyze evidence.

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150) The "Kilburn Times Poisoning Case" of 1950 involved the investigation of a mass poisoning incident in India, leading to advancements in:

A) (C) Forensic ballistics

B) (D) Forensic anthropology

C) (B) Forensic toxicology

D) (A) Forensic entomology

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