Unit 1: General Forensics

NET Unit-Wise Unit 1

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

A) (B) Francis Galton

B) (A) Alphonse Bertillon

C) (D) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

D) (C) Edmond Locard

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2) What should forensic scientists avoid to maintain integrity?

A) (C) Providing unbiased analysis

B) (D) Sharing findings with other experts

C) (A) Manipulating evidence

D) (B) Ignoring protocols and procedures

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

A) (C) Tertiary crime scene

B) (D) Dynamic crime scene

C) (A) Primary crime scene

D) (B) Secondary crime scene

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

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

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

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

D) (C) To manipulate evidence without accountability

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

A) (C) 10 years

B) (A) 3 years

C) (D) Life imprisonment

D) (B) 7 years

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) (D) Section 159

B) (B) Section 135

C) (A) Section 45

D) (C) Section 101

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

A) (D) Ministry of External Affairs

B) (A) Ministry of Home Affairs

C) (B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

D) (C) Ministry of Science and Technology

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

A) (B) Eradicating potential conflicts of interest

B) (C) Compromising appropriate objectivity

C) (D) Enhancing the teamwork between different roles

D) (A) Increasing the efficiency of forensic reports

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

A) (B) Shillong

B) (C) Hyderabad

C) (A) New Delhi

D) (D) Mumbai

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

A) (D) Sentinels of the North East

B) (B) Protection and Security

C) (A) Duty Unto Death

D) (C) Shaurya – Dridhata – Karm Nishtha

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

A) (A) Variability between groups and within groups

B) (B) Significance of the correlation coefficient

C) (D) Significance of the regression equation

D) (C) Difference between sample means

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

A) (A) The investigation of the Thugee cult

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

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

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

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

A) (D) A laboratory

B) (A) A suspect's house

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

D) (C) A police station

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

A) (C) Impartiality

B) (A) Objectivity

C) (D) Confidentiality

D) (B) Integrity

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

A) (B) 4

B) (A) 2

C) (C) 6

D) (D) There is no mode

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

A) (D) Paul Revere

B) (B) Ambroise Paré

C) (C) Alphonse Bertillon

D) (A) Hippocrates

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

A) (A) 1947

B) (D) 1985

C) (B) 1959

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

A) (C) 17th century

B) (D) 18th century

C) (B) 16th century

D) (A) 15th century

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

A) (A) Poisoning

B) (D) Arson

C) (B) Human trafficking

D) (C) Sexual assault

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

A) (D) Shaurya – Dridhata – Karm Nishtha

B) (C) Always Alert

C) (B) Protection and Security

D) (A) Duty Unto Death

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

A) (D) Eastern region

B) (A) Northern region

C) (B) Southern region

D) (C) Western region

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

A) (B) Central Forensic Laboratory (CFL)

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

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

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

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26) How should forensic scientists handle conflicts of interest?

A) (D) By concealing conflicts to avoid scrutiny

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

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

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

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

A) (A) Section 45

B) (B) Section 135

C) (D) Section 159

D) (C) Section 101

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

A) (A) Microscopic analysis

B) (C) Entomological studies

C) (B) DNA fingerprinting techniques

D) (D) Anthropological measurements

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

A) (A) Fostering a culture of scientific openness

B) (D) Enhancing the credibility of their work

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

D) (B) Suppressing dissenting opinions

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

A) (D) Sir Edward Richard Henry

B) (C) Alfred Dreyfus

C) (A) Hans Gross

D) (B) Juan Vucetich

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

A) (D) 1989

B) (B) 1969

D) (A) 1959

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

A) (D) To make the investigation more complicated

B) (C) To eliminate potential suspects

C) (B) To preserve the scene

D) (A) To tamper with evidence

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33) 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) (D) Hans Gross

C) (A) Alphonse Bertillon

D) (B) Gilbert Thompson

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

A) (D) Sir Alec John Jeffrey

B) (A) Hans Gross

C) (B) Hugo Munsterberg

D) (C) Thomas Dwight

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

A) (B) Hans Gross

B) (C) Sir Alec John Jeffrey

C) (D) Bernard Greenberg

D) (A) Oscar Amoedo

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

A) (B) Conducting thorough analysis of evidence

B) (C) Reporting findings accurately

C) (D) Maintaining transparency throughout the investigation

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

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

A) (D) Bernard Greenberg

B) (B) Thomas Dwight

C) (A) Alphonse Bertillon

D) (C) Hans Gross

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

A) (B) Comparison microscope

B) (D) Stereo microscope

C) (C) Fluorescent microscope

D) (A) Simple microscope

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

A) (C) Shaurya – Dridhata – Karm Nishtha

B) (A) Duty Unto Death

C) (B) Protection and Security

D) (D) Sentinels of the North East

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40) What defines a secondary crime scene?

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

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

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

A) (D) Investigation

B) (A) Crime

C) (C) Science

D) (B) Court

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

A) (D) CBI

B) (C) RAW

C) (B) DCPW

D) (A) BPR&D

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43) Why is impartiality important in forensic science?

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

B) (C) To support biased opinions

C) (B) To maintain public trust and confidence

D) (D) To receive promotions within the field

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44) Which section of the IPC deals with extortion?

A) (D) Section 405

B) (B) Section 383

C) (A) Section 378

D) (C) Section 390

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45) 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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46) Who established the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?

A) (A) Thomas Babington Macaulay

B) (D) Rudolph Virchow

C) (C) Arthur Conan Doyle

D) (B) James Stephen

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

A) (C) RAW

B) (B) DCPW

C) (D) CBI

D) (A) BPR&D

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) (B) Alexandre Lacassagne

B) (C) Francis Galton

C) (A) Alphonse Bertillon

D) (D) Hans Gross

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

A) (B) Border Security Force (BSF)

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

C) (D) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

D) (A) National Security Guard (NSG)

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

A) (D) 2015

C) (B) 2005

D) (A) 1999

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) (A) The popularity of the expert witness

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

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

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

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55) Which force guards the Redcliffe line?

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

B) (B) Border Security Force (BSF)

C) (D) National Security Guard (NSG)

D) (A) Assam Rifles

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

A) (D) Southern India

B) (A) Eastern India

C) (C) Northern India

D) (B) Western India

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) (B) 1953

B) (D) 1978

D) (A) 1947

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

A) (B) James Stephen

B) (A) Thomas Babington Macaulay

C) (C) Arthur Conan Doyle

D) (D) Rudolph Virchow

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

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

B) (D) Dr. K. Madhavan Nair

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

D) (B) Sir William Herschel

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

A) (C) 19th century

B) (D) 20th century

C) (B) 18th century

D) (A) 17th century

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

A) (A) Maharashtra Police Department

B) (D) National Investigation Agency (NIA)

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

D) (C) Ministry of Home Affairs

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

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

B) (B) To provide impartial and unbiased testimony

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

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

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

A) (A) 1887

B) (C) 1891

C) (B) 1889

D) (D) 1892

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

A) (B) Section 383

B) (C) Section 390

C) (A) Section 378

D) (D) Section 405

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

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

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

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

A) (B) Secondary crime scene

B) (A) Primary crime scene

C) (C) Tertiary crime scene

D) (D) Quaternary crime scene

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

A) (D) Death

B) (C) 2 years

C) (B) 7 years to life imprisonment

D) (A) Life imprisonment

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) (D) 17th century CE France

B) (B) 9th century CE Baghdad

C) (A) 5th century BCE Greece

D) (C) 13th century CE England

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) (B) Edmond Locard

B) (D) Mathieu Orfila

C) (A) Alphonse Bertillon

D) (C) Francis Galton

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

A) (A) Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose

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

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

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

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

A) (C) Paul Jeserich

B) (A) Henry Faulds

C) (B) Hans Gross

D) (D) Alexandre Lacassagne

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75) The first CFSL in India was established in:

A) (A) Mumbai

B) (B) Kolkata

C) (C) New Delhi

D) (D) Chennai

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

A) (B) 1889

B) (A) 1882

C) (D) 1896

D) (C) 1892

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

A) (C) Alphonse Bertillon

B) (D) Arthur Conan Doyle

C) (A) Rudolph Virchow

D) (B) Henry Faulds

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78) Which force guards the Redcliffe line?

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

B) (A) Assam Rifles

C) (D) National Security Guard (NSG)

D) (B) Border Security Force (BSF)

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

A) (D) Southern region

B) (C) Northern region

C) (B) Eastern region

D) (A) Western region

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

B) (B) 1965

C) (A) 1835

D) (D) 2009

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

C) (A) INTERPOL

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

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

A) (A) Fingerprint analysis

B) (B) DNA profiling techniques

C) (D) Entomological methods

D) (C) Anthropometric measurements

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

A) (D) Himalayan region

B) (B) Central region

C) (A) Northeastern region

D) (C) Coastal region

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

A) (C) 14th century

B) (D) 18th century

C) (A) 7th century

D) (B) 10th century

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

A) (A) 3 years

B) (D) 7 years to life imprisonment

C) (C) Death

D) (B) Life imprisonment

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) (B) 1/3

B) (C) 1/2

C) (D) 1

D) (A) 1/6

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

A) (C) 1882

B) (A) 1879

C) (B) 1880

D) (D) 1883

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) (B) Delhi

B) (C) Kolkata

C) (A) Mumbai

D) (D) Chennai

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

A) (A) Life imprisonment

B) (C) 2 years

C) (D) Death

D) (B) 7 years to life imprisonment

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93) 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) (A) The most frequently occurring value

C) (C) The arithmetic average of all values

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

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

A) (B) 1965

B) (D) 2009

D) (A) 1835

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

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

B) (D) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

C) (A) National Security Guard (NSG)

D) (B) Border Security Force (BSF)

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) (D) Mathieu Orfila

B) (A) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

C) (C) Dr. Edmond Locard

D) (B) Sir Bernard Spilsbury

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

A) (D) Death

B) (C) 2 years

C) (B) 7 years to life imprisonment

D) (A) Life imprisonment

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

A) (D) Forensic anthropology

B) (A) Forensic entomology

C) (C) Forensic ballistics

D) (B) Forensic toxicology

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

A) (A) Section 339

B) (D) Section 441

C) (C) Section 300

D) (B) Section 418

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

A) (C) Sir William Herschel

B) (D) Alfred Swaine Taylor

C) (B) Ambroise Paré

D) (A) Sir Bernard Spilsbury

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

A) (C) 10 years

B) (D) Life imprisonment

C) (A) 3 years

D) (B) 7 years

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

A) (C) Misrepresentation

B) (B) Objectivity

C) (D) Impartiality

D) (A) Integrity

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

A) (A) To streamline the investigation process

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

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

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

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

A) (A) Collecting evidence

B) (D) Interviewing witnesses

C) (C) Isolating the area

D) (B) Documenting the scene

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

A) (D) All of the above

B) (B) Photography

C) (C) Videography

D) (A) Sketching

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107) 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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108) Why is transparency crucial in forensic science?

A) (C) To conceal biases and prejudices

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

C) (A) To manipulate evidence without scrutiny

D) (B) To maintain public trust and confidence

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

A) (B) Ancient Greece

B) (A) Ancient China

C) (C) Medieval Europe

D) (D) Renaissance Italy

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

A) (B) Kolkata

B) (D) Chennai

C) (C) Hyderabad

D) (A) Mumbai

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111) 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) (B) Poisoning

B) (D) Strangulation

C) (C) Stabbing

D) (A) Arson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) (C) Death

B) (A) 3 years

C) (D) 7 years to life imprisonment

D) (B) Life imprisonment

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

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

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

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

A) (C) Hyderabad

B) (A) New Delhi

C) (B) Shillong

D) (D) Mumbai

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

A) (C) Bribing witnesses to testify

B) (A) Falsifying evidence to support a theory

C) (B) Being honest and maintaining professional standards

D) (D) Manipulating data to fit a narrative

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118) Which section of the IPC deals with extortion?

A) (B) Section 383

B) (C) Section 390

C) (A) Section 378

D) (D) Section 405

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

A) (A) Thomas Babington Macaulay

B) (B) James Stephen

C) (D) Rudolph Virchow

D) (C) Arthur Conan Doyle

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

A) (D) James Watson

B) (B) Alphonse Bertillon

C) (C) Edmond Locard

D) (A) Francis Galton

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

A) (C) Alphonse Bertillon

B) (B) Edmond Locard

C) (D) Francis Galton

D) (A) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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

A) (A) Studying human remains

B) (C) Examining insect evidence

C) (D) Identifying criminals

D) (B) Analyzing fingerprints

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

A) (C) Uttarakhand floods

B) (D) Kumbh Mela stampede

C) (A) Bhopal gas tragedy

D) (B) Gujarat earthquake

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

A) (D) Section 376

B) (B) Section 302

C) (C) Section 354

D) (A) Section 121

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

A) (D) 2/3

B) (B) 1/3

C) (A) 1/2

D) (C) 1/4

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

A) (B) Section 383

B) (D) Section 405

C) (A) Section 378

D) (C) Section 390

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

A) (C) Calvin Goddard

B) (D) Heinrich Lehmann

C) (B) Henry Faulds

D) (A) Walter McCrone

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

A) (D) Rajasthan and Gujarat

B) (A) Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

C) (B) Bihar and Jharkhand

D) (C) Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand

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130) 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) (B) Song Ci

D) (D) Hippocrates

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

A) (D) Section 441

B) (A) Section 339

C) (B) Section 418

D) (C) Section 300

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

A) (A) Physician

B) (B) Pathologist

C) (D) Forensic chemist

D) (C) Railroad builder

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

A) (C) Section 354

B) (D) Section 376

C) (B) Section 302

D) (A) Section 121

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

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

B) (D) By ignoring conflicting evidence

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

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

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

A) (C) Chennai

B) (B) Bengaluru

C) (A) Mumbai

D) (D) Hyderabad

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

A) (C) Kolkata

B) (D) Hyderabad

C) (A) New Delhi

D) (B) Mumbai

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137) 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) (D) Forensic entomology

C) (A) Forensic pathology

D) (B) Forensic toxicology

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

A) (A) Identification of suspects

B) (B) Analysis of evidence

C) (C) Proving guilt or innocence

D) (D) Rehabilitating offenders

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

A) (D) Death

B) (B) 7 years to life imprisonment

C) (A) Life imprisonment

D) (C) 2 years

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

A) (B) Thomas Dwight

B) (A) Paolo Zacchia

C) (C) Oscar Amoedo

D) (D) Bernard Greenberg

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

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

B) (B) External influence on forensic reports

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

D) (C) Avoidance of teamwork in forensic investigations

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142) 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) (B) Sir William Herschel

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

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

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

A) (A) Section 306

B) (D) Section 404

C) (C) Section 375

D) (B) Section 320

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

A) (D) 1981

C) (B) 1968

D) (A) 1955

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

A) (B) Henry Faulds

B) (C) Hans Gross

C) (A) Rudolph Virchow

D) (D) Francis Galton

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

A) (B) Protection and Security

B) (D) Shaurya – Dridhata – Karm Nishtha

C) (A) Duty Unto Death

D) (C) Always Alert

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

A) (A) Securing the scene

B) (D) Analyzing evidence in the laboratory immediately

C) (C) Collecting physical evidence

D) (B) Documenting the scene

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

A) (D) Section 404

B) (B) Section 320

C) (C) Section 375

D) (A) Section 306

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

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

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

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

A) (C) Section 390

B) (D) Section 415

C) (B) Section 383

D) (A) Section 378

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