Exam Details
Subject | forensic science & forensic chemistry | |
Paper | ||
Exam / Course | ||
Department | ||
Organization | madhya pradesh public service commission | |
Position | scientific officer | |
Exam Date | 2013 | |
City, State | madhya pradesh, |
Question Paper
1. Forensic Science is
(A)Application of scientific methods and techniques for the purpose of justice
(B)Application of scientific methods and techniques for the purpose of law
(C)Application of scientific methods and techniques for police investigation
(D)Application of scientific methods and techniques for criminal investigation
2. Edmond Locard belonged to which country among the following?
(A)USA
UK
(C)France
Vienna
3. the following in the proper order of investigation of crime at the scene of crimp
Collection of clue material
Protection of scene of crime
Packing and labelling
Sketching and photographing of crime scene
Codes:
4. Why IS photography the prerequisite m cnme scene investigation
unaltered condition
have it as a record for 1.0.
keep it for future investigation
convince the court
5. Corroborative evidence is:
(A)Evidence that refutes other evidence
(B)Evidence that links an individual with a particular location
(C)Evidence that supports other evidence
(D)Evidence that associates an individual with another individual
6. Which of the following statements IS not true
Class characteristics enable an object to be placed into a particular category
A class characteristic IS one that enables an object to be uniquely identified
A questioned sample is sometimes referred to as a disputed sample
Individual characteristics are unique to a particular group
7. Which of the following statements is true? The risk of contamination of evidence is controlled and/or minimized by
Using chain of custody labels
(B)Minimising the number of people handling the evidence
Opening each package in an area other than where it was originally sealed
Storing packages in a dedicated secure area
8. The Major limitation of criome scene reconstruction IS that the evidence Can overwhelm the crime laboratory
Usually provides less information than needed
(C)May have been staged
Supports cnly one sequence of events
9. Why do forensic photographers often use scales III their photographs? They provide important information about the relative size of the objects
They are particularly useful in courtroom situations
(C)Both and are correct
(D)They provide complete information
10. What do you mean by Hash in respect of Computer Forensics
Mathematical formula that generates a numerical identifier based on input data
If any bit of the input data changes, the output number changes
Both and are involved
None of the above is correct
11. Which of these instruments produces unique fragmentation pattern and works like Fingerprint for drug identification
GLC
HPLC
lIS
AAS
12. The IR spectrum of a compound is equivalent to
Fingerprint
(B)DNA typing
(c)Specific in identification
Invaluable
13. Narco-analysis technique IS against which Article of Indian Constitution
(A)Article 7
Article
Article
Article
14. Many ultra wide-angle or very short focal length lenses are known as
Fish-eye lenses
Wide-eye lenses
Shallow lenses
A class lenses
15. Atomic absorption spectroscopy is used for the analysis of
Solvents
Volatile compound
Non-metallic elements
Metallic elements
16. FTIR stands for
Fourier Transform IR spectroscopy
Fourier Transmittance IR spectroscopy
Former Transform IR spectroscopy
None of the above
17. The device used for measuring brain response III brain fingerprinting IS
Electroencephalograph
Electroencephalogram
CT Scan
MRI
18. The rate of migration of a molecule In electrophoresis depends on
(A)Strength of the field
Net charge. size and shape
Ionic strength and viscosity
All of the above
19. .-mong the following detectors used in HPLC which is considered as a universal Detector:
(A)The UV detector
(B)The fluorescence detector
(C)The refractive index detector
(D)The electrochemical detector
20. Among the following which is the least important factors affecting the reproducibility of Rf values in TLC
(A)Stationary phase .
Mobile phase
(C)Temperature
Development distance
21. A difference in the two indices of refraction exhibited by some crystalline materials is called
(A)Double refractive index
Reflection
(C)Birefringence
None of these
22. The microspectrophotometer employs the light:
(A)LTV
IR
Oblique light
None of these
23. The scientist who gave chromatographv concept was:
(A)Berzelius
Avogadro
(C)Tswett
(D)Lavosier
24. An examination of the development stages of the insects present on the
decomposing corpse may yeild valuble information about:
The circumstances surrounding the death
(B)The post-mortem interval
The identification of the deceased
The age of the deceased
25. The scientific name of the chira is
(A)Antilops errvieapra
(B)Vulpes bengalenis
(C)Capra aegagrus
(D)Panthalops hodgsomi_
26. The most versatile detector available today is
(A)FID
NPD
None of these
27. Substances having nearly equal values of Lambda maximum can be differentiated by
visible spectrophotometry
(B)HPLC
(D)Derivative spectrometry
28. Beer-Lambert's law gives a linear correlation with positive gradient
between:
Absorbance and concentration
(B)Absorbance and wavelength
(C)Molar extinction coefficient and absorbance
(D)Molar extinction coefficient and concentration
29. The light that has all its waves pulsating in unison is called
(A)Laser
Oblique light
light
IR rays
30. In order to determine RI of glass which microscope is used
Polarizing microscope
Compound microscope
Hot stage microscope
Stereomicroscope
31. Dr. Lawrence A. Farewell discovered:
(A)Narco analysis
Brain fingerprinting
(C)DNA fingerprinting
Polygraphy
32. As we travel from visible regIOn to radio waves in the electromagnetic spectrum, the frequency of rays
(A)Increases
Decreases
(C)Remains constant
All are correct
33. Name the filters used in PLl beneath the stage:
(A)Polarizer
Analyzer
(C)Objective
None of these
34. All types of chromatography
(A)Have a stationary phase and a mobile phase
(B)Have chromatograms with peaks on a chart
(C)Can be used to separate explosive residues from the debris of an explosion
(D)Have a liquid mobile phase
35. The substances that vaporizes at temperature not higher than 300 celsius should be analysed by
GC
HPLC
MS
Py
36. In Forensic laboratory Pyrolysis-Gas chromatography can be used for the analysis of
(A)Paints only
Fibres only
(C)Plastics and Rubber only
All of these
37. A stereoscopic microscope is used for:
(A)Comparing tool marks
(B)Separating useful evidence from contaminating materials
(C)Examinatlons requiring high magnification
(D)All of the above
38. Electron microscopes have higher powers of magnification than optical microscopes do because
(A)The human eye is more sensitive to electrons than to light rays
(B)The electron beam displaces electrons in the specimen
(C)The electron beam is not subject to refraction
(D)The electron bean operates at shorter wavelengths than light does
39. The operating principle of the mass spectrometer:
Is a function of the ionization rate of the sample compound
Is the same as the gas chromatograph but more accurate
Depends on the mass to charge ration of ionized particles
Was discovered in the 1960's
40. In Neutron activation analysis the sample is bombarded with
Alpha rays
Beta rays
Gamma rays
Neutrons
41. When the temperature of a liquid is raised:
Its RI increases
(B)Its RI decreases
Its RI disappears
Its RI remains constant
42. In Frye Vs. United States:
The trial judge admitted the results of the systolic blood pressure deception test, but he was reversed by the appeals court
Frye ",as found not guilty of murder
The appeals court set a standard of "general acceptance by the relevant
scientific community"
The US Supreme Court ruled that the results of the deception test were inadmissible because of the decision in Daubert V. Merrill Dow
43. In microscopy, resolution IS a measure of
(A)The ability of the lenses to separate two tiny details that are close together
(B)The total magnification power of the microscope
(C)The empty magnification of the microscope
(D)The ability of an electrOn microscope to determine the presence of a large number of elements
44. If a spectrophotometer has a photoc(·ll cletl'etor and xenon lamp source, it is a/an:
(A)Mass spectrometer
(B)Infrared spectrophotometer
(C)Microwave instrument
(D)LTV-visible spectrophotometer
45. The type of spectrometry that uses electrons to bombard a sample IS
(A)Scanning electron Microscopy
(B)Mass spectrometry
Infrared spectrometry
(D)Microwave spectrometry
46. The parent peak in a mass spectrum refers to
substance used to calibrate the instrument
(B)the most abundant ion
ion that has lost two electrons
(D)the molecular ion
47. The part of the comparison microscope that allows the examiner to view two objects simultaneously is called the
(A)Comparator
Comparison bridge
(C)Spectroscope
Stage
48. In SEM secondary electrons
(A)strike the object releasing other electrons
(B)strike the object and then reflect off the surface
(C)are emitted when a beam of primary electrons strikes the object
(D)are emitted by the nucleus of the various elements when the object is struck by a beam of X-rays
49. One of the major difference between GC and HPLC is that
has liquid mobile phase
uses columns to hold the mobile phase whereas HPLC does not
columns are heated whereas HPLC columns are kept at room temperature
(D)HPLC always uses at least two liquids in its stationary phase
50. Potentiometer and colorimetry are techniques.
(A)Optical
Electrical
(C)Chemical
Electro-chemical
51. Meta-analysis is
(A)Analysis of serial analysis
(B)Analysis of large data
(C)Analysis of meaningful data
(D)attempt to test the data
52. Karl Pearson's coefficient is the method
For studying correlation
(B)For calculating probability
(C)For sampling
(D)For studying correlation and calculating probability
53. If a coin IS tossed one time, what is the probability of occurring head
(a)112
0.5
2/3
is correct is correct
and are correct and are correct
54. Wildlife (Protection) Act In India was enacted in
1974
1973
1972
1970
55. India became signatory to CITES In
1977
1985
1970
1976
56. Pugmark length or PML is
(A)The measurement between the outer edges of the first and last toe
The measurement from the tip of the farthest toe to the base of the pad along the line of walk
(C)Both and are correct
(D)None of the above
57. The National Academy of Sciences In the year 2009 issued a report on "The polygraph and lie detector" concludes that the evidence collected
using it is
Reliable and justified
Can be admitted in court as an evidence
Unreliable, unscientific and biased
None of the above
58. Narco analysis was first done by
William Bleckwenn
Charles Darwin
Robert House
(Dl Mathew Orlila
59. In polygraph application irrelevant questions
(A)Draw out a stressed response
(B)Evoke a deceptive response to a question
Establish a base-line of subject's guilty-free rCJctlon
(D)None of the above
60. Which of the following is considered to be an acceptable crime scene search pattern
strip search
Spiral search
Quadrant search
All of these
61. Which of the following regions of mt. DNA is used for species identification?
(A)HV1
(B)Cyt b
HV 2
(D)Loop
62. The examination of physical evidence by a forensic scientist 1S usually undertaken for
(A)Proving a suspect's innocence in a courtroom
Proving a suspect's guilty in a courtroom
Identification or comparison purposes
Assisting law enforcement in the apprehension of an offender
63. Computer forensics involves all of the following stated activities except
(A)Manipulation of computer data
(B)Interpretation of computer data
(C)Presentation of computer data
Extraction of computer data
64 The forensic examination or analysis of static data (stored) is often called
Computer forensics
Media forensics
Media analysis
All of these
65. According to the analysis of digital evidence, what should be the best practice?
Forensic examination performances directly
Design an examination process
Create one or more duplicates of the original evidences
The documentation and data reduction steps
66. The analysis of digital evidence comprise phases:
Documentation
Data recovery
Data reduction and extraction
All of the above
67. The process of use of standards and controls for digital evidence IS substantially different than those used in other forensic discipline
Digital evidence examiners do not compare unknown evidence with known reference materials obtained from a reliable source
Digital examiners cannot run known material in conjunction with the unknown evidence
The process varies among laboratories
All the above are true about the standards and controls for digital evidence process
68. Arrange in a proper sequence
Reverse phase chromatography
(ii)Partition chromatography
Adsorption chromatography
Gas chromatography
Codes:
and are correct
and are correct
and are correct
and are correct
69. The various definitions of quality do not include
(A)The value-based approach
(B)The transcendent approach
(C)The manufacturing-based approach
(D)The minimum specification approach
70. Accreditation as defined by ISO is
Third party attestation related to a conformity assessment body conveying formal demonstration of its competence to carry out specific conformity assessment tasks
(B) Third party attestation related to products, processes, systems or persons
Establishment of the status, legitimacy or appropriateness of an institution, programme or module of study
(D)Process in which certification of competency, authority, or credibility is presented
71. Which was the first Forensic lab. in India that got accreditation from NABL in 2001
(A)Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad
(B)Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Kolkata
(C)Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh
(D)Central Forensic Science Laboratory, CEl, Delhi
72. NABL is an autonomous body in India under the aegIs of
(A)Council of Industrial and Scientific Research
(B)Department of Science and Technology
(C)University Grants Commission
(D)Indian Standardization Institute
73. The ISO 9000 series on quality management and QAlQC was established
in:
1991
1985
1987
2000
74. The isoelectric point of an amino acid or protein IS
(A)The pH at which the amino acid or protein has no net charge
(B)Zero at pH 7.0
(C)The pH at which ammo acid or protein IS neither hydrophobic nor hydrophilic
(D)The meaSLire of the hydropathy of an ammo acid or protein
74. By adding SDS (Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate) during the electrophoresis of proteins, it is possible to
Determine .. protein's isoelectric point
(B)Determine an enzyme's specific activity
(C)Preserve a protein's native structure and biological activity
(D)Section B
76. Pipette, Burette and Measuring flask have
Random error
Systematic error
Standard error
Absolute error
77. Which parameter causes the uncertainty for analysis
(A)Temperature
(B)Random systematic error
(C)Standard error
(D)Humidity
78. Indeterminate error IS produced by
Instrument
(B)Software
Measuring glassware
Balance
79. Nanogram measurement factor IS
80. Femto unit factor is
10^-12
10^-18
81. The principle of chromatography is
Absorption
(B)Phase rule
Affinity
Partition co-efficient
82. Major greenhouse gases are
(A)Carbon dioxide and methane
Nitrogen and oxygen
(C)Carbon monoxide
Sulphur dioxide
83. Size exclusion chromatography IS applied for the analysis of:
(A)Alcohols
Solvents
(C)Polymers and Proteins
Carbohydrates
84. Lambert and Beer law is applied for:
GC
UV
GC-MS
Ion Chromatography
85. IR analysis is mainly used to determine the:
(A)Functional group
Origin
(C)Cations
Cations and Anions both
86.
Raman spectroscopy involves
Light absorption
Scattering of light
Decomposed light
Emission of light
87. Visible range (400-800 nm) IS generated by
(A)Tungsten lamp
Deuterium lamp
Hydrogen lamp
Mercury lamp
88. In case of suspected alcohol pOlsomng, blood should be collected from
(A)Heart
Pleural Cavity
Abdominal Cavity
(Dl Peripheral Vein
89. Repeatability of measurement is called
(A)Accuracy
Precision
Calibration
Error
90. Delirium is caused by
(A).Opium
Dhatura
Nux-vomica
Calotropis
91. Free-base cocaine IS used by
(A)Sniffing
Smoking
Injecting
Ingestion
92. Which internal standard is used for the determination of alcohol in blood by GC-HS method .
Ethyl acetate
n-propanol
Butyl alcohol
(Dl Amyl alcohol
93. Which colour develops with THC spot on TLC plate when sprayed with Fast Blue B salt solution
(A)Orange
Violet
(C) Red
Blue
94. The molecular formula of CBN (cannabinol) is
(A)CZ1H300Z
CZ1Hz60Z
CZ1HzsOz
CZ1Hz40Z
95. The volatility of Hydrogen Cyanide iS
10 mg/mi
5 mg/m3
mg/m2
10 mg/m1
96. What is the ratio of relative concentration of alcohol in blood and urine
(A)1:1.10
1:1.21
1:1.33
2:1
97. Hyoscine is an alkaloid found in
Nux-vomica
Atropa
Aconite
Scopolamine
98.
The accurate and precised instrumental technique used for quantition of ethyl alcohol
GC-MS
HPLC
(D)HPTLC
99. The physiological active ingredient of cannabis IS
CBN
CBD
THC
None of these
100. What is the use of diatoms earth in chromatography?
Binder
Supportive material
Active ingradient
None of these
101. Which oil has high tendency to spontaneous heating?
(A)Castor oil
Fish oil
(C)Mustard oil
Oleo oil
102. Flammable limit of Butane IS
5.3-14.0
3.0-12.5
(C) 1.9-8.5
4.0-75.0
102. Most suitable container for the storage of burned fire debris suspected of containing as fire accelerant is
(A)Glass jar
Plastic bag
(C)Paper bag
Tin dibba
104. Which form of phenolphthalein gives pink colour
(A)Benzenoid form
EnoEc form
Quinoid form
None of these
105. What temperature the torch in rcp will have
1000-2000 kelvin
500-1000 kelvin
100-2000 kelvin
8000-10000 kelvin
106. group belongs to which explosive compounds?
Acetylene
Fulminates
Organic Azides
Organic Chlorates
107. What is the decomposition temperature of RDX
105°C
280°C
213°C
350°C
108. C-N-NOz group belongs to
Nitro compounds
Nitrate esters
Nitromines
None of these
109. 6 trinitrophenylmethylnitramine is the chemical name of
Tetryl
Tetrazene
IC) PETN
Picric acid
110. Cyclotol is a mixture of:
TNT PETN
TNT Tetryl
RDX TNT
RDX PETN
111. Engine lubricating oil consists of
C5-C10hydrocarbons
C18-C25hydrocarbons
C28-C40hydrocarbons
C12-C18hydrocarbons
112. Which method is most suitable for the extraction of mercury from biological matrices
Dry ashing method
Wet digestion or Acid digestion method
Fresenium and Babo method
Selective chemical treatment method
113. Legal's test is done for the identification of
Formaldehyde
Acetone
Methyl alcohol
Acetaldehyde
114. Opium falls under which class of poisons?
Spinal
Cerebral
Cardiac
Neurotic
115. Calotropis procera falls under which class of poisons?
Irritant
Spinal
Miscellaneous
Cardiac
116. Husemann's test is done for the identification of
Calotropis
Abrin
Aconitum Alkaloids (Aconite alkaloids)
Opium Alkaloids
117. Vital's test is done for the identification of
Nerin
Brucine
Atropine
Thevetin
118. What type of crystals are developed by morphine with potassium
iodide?
Tufts
Needle
Orange plates
Golden yellow needles
119. Curved ferns type of crystals are developed by
Morphine Mercuric Chloride Sol.
Strychnine Gold Chloride Sol.
Strychnine Mercuric Chloride Sol.
Morphine Pot. Mercuric Iodide Sol.
120. In a suspected case of poisoning by strychnine, which organ should be preferred to preserve for toxicological analysis
Brain
Spleen
Kidney
Liver
121. Cramps are caused by
Cyanides
Excess of liquor
Hyoscine
Lead
122. The molecular formula of heroin (Diacetylmorphine) IS
(A)CI7H19NO3
C1sH21NO3
C19H21N04
C21H23N05
123. Which one of the following drugs is present in Papaver somniferum
plant?
Theophylline
Pentazocine
Thebaine
Pethidine
124. In Solid Phase micro Extraction, what is the thickness of coating of stationary phase (polydiIDethylsiloxane) on SPME fibre?
50 JlID
60 JlID
85 JlID
100 JlID
125. The steps like dilution, extraction, filtering are used in
Dry chemistry
Wet chemistry
Phase chemistry
Process
126. Which spectrum is normally considered to be a specific means for identifying a chemical substance
Mass spectrum
IR spectrum
UV spectrum
Visible spectrum
127. Spontaneous fires are caused by
Carelessly discarded bidi/cigarette stubs or burning match sticks
Short-circuiting
Internal changes III the material
Lightning
128. The Duquenois-Levine test IS a valuable colour test for
Opium
Cannabis
Nux-vomica
Oleander
129. A system of personal identification using various body measurement was first devised by
Edmond Locard
Mathieu Orfila
Alphonse Be.tiEcn
Leone Lattes
130. The blood of a drunken driver drawn to know the concentration of alcohol is preserved with
Sodium Chloride
EDTA
Sodium Fluoride
Phenylmercuric Nitrate
131. Structural formula of Alkane IS
CnH2n
(B)CnH2n+2
(C)CnH2n_2
C5H2n-1
132. Fire mechanism IS based on
Oxidation
Reduction
Redox
None of these
133. The lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapour to form a mixture with air that will support combustion
(A)Ignition temperature
Flash point
(C)Flash over
Flash back
134. To recover high-explosive residues, debris recovered from the site of an explosion is routinely rinsed with
(A)Deionized water
Propanol
(C)Methanol
Acetone
135. On which principle does colour pattern of fire work?
Electromagnetic force
Electromagnetic radiation
Thermodynamics-3rd law
None of these
136. What is the unit of specific gravity
Gram
Gm/cc
g/cm3
None of these
137. What is plotted in Mass-spectrum
Number of radical vs. time
Time vs. m/e
Ion abundance vs. m/e
Time vs. Ion abundance
138. Aqua-regia solution contains
IHN03 3HCl
3HN03 lHCl
IHN03 lHCl
2HN03 lHCl
139. The collection debris at the origin of a fire should include all
Porous material
Non-porous materials
Porous and non-porous both materials
None of the above
140. ECD is basically used for the detection of
(A)Hydrocarbons
Halides
(C)Nitrogenous compounds
Phosphated compounds
141. Which one is a primary explosive?
RDX
ANFO
TNT
(D)PbN3
142. Ammonium nitrate Fuel oil IANFO) is equivalent to
60% TNT
120% TXT
30% TNT
TXT
143. The blasting grade ANFO prills contain
oxygen
oxygen
35% oxygen
20% oxygen
144. Which one of the following IS a specific detector for organo-phosphorus compounds?
FID
XPD
ECD
HWD
145. The energy of photon IS directly proportional to its
Incident angle
Reflection angle
Frequency
Absorption
146. The approximate concentration of ethyl alcohol in Sherry and Port wines IS
40-60%
15-20%
95-97.5%
147. Which enzyme IS responsible to convert the sugars into ethanol
(A)Lypase
Peroxidase
(C)Catalase
Zymase
148. The end product of methyl alcohol metabolism is
Acetaldehyde
Formaldehyde
Acetic acid
Formic acid
149. What is the Anti-dote for methyl alcohol pOisonmg
Atropine
Ethanol
Nalmorphine
Caffeine
150. The correct method of preserving clothes stained with vomitus in a poisoning case IS
Air dried in shade and preserved
. Sun dried and preserved
Preserved with sodium chloride solution
Immediately packed in a polythene bag
(A)Application of scientific methods and techniques for the purpose of justice
(B)Application of scientific methods and techniques for the purpose of law
(C)Application of scientific methods and techniques for police investigation
(D)Application of scientific methods and techniques for criminal investigation
2. Edmond Locard belonged to which country among the following?
(A)USA
UK
(C)France
Vienna
3. the following in the proper order of investigation of crime at the scene of crimp
Collection of clue material
Protection of scene of crime
Packing and labelling
Sketching and photographing of crime scene
Codes:
4. Why IS photography the prerequisite m cnme scene investigation
unaltered condition
have it as a record for 1.0.
keep it for future investigation
convince the court
5. Corroborative evidence is:
(A)Evidence that refutes other evidence
(B)Evidence that links an individual with a particular location
(C)Evidence that supports other evidence
(D)Evidence that associates an individual with another individual
6. Which of the following statements IS not true
Class characteristics enable an object to be placed into a particular category
A class characteristic IS one that enables an object to be uniquely identified
A questioned sample is sometimes referred to as a disputed sample
Individual characteristics are unique to a particular group
7. Which of the following statements is true? The risk of contamination of evidence is controlled and/or minimized by
Using chain of custody labels
(B)Minimising the number of people handling the evidence
Opening each package in an area other than where it was originally sealed
Storing packages in a dedicated secure area
8. The Major limitation of criome scene reconstruction IS that the evidence Can overwhelm the crime laboratory
Usually provides less information than needed
(C)May have been staged
Supports cnly one sequence of events
9. Why do forensic photographers often use scales III their photographs? They provide important information about the relative size of the objects
They are particularly useful in courtroom situations
(C)Both and are correct
(D)They provide complete information
10. What do you mean by Hash in respect of Computer Forensics
Mathematical formula that generates a numerical identifier based on input data
If any bit of the input data changes, the output number changes
Both and are involved
None of the above is correct
11. Which of these instruments produces unique fragmentation pattern and works like Fingerprint for drug identification
GLC
HPLC
lIS
AAS
12. The IR spectrum of a compound is equivalent to
Fingerprint
(B)DNA typing
(c)Specific in identification
Invaluable
13. Narco-analysis technique IS against which Article of Indian Constitution
(A)Article 7
Article
Article
Article
14. Many ultra wide-angle or very short focal length lenses are known as
Fish-eye lenses
Wide-eye lenses
Shallow lenses
A class lenses
15. Atomic absorption spectroscopy is used for the analysis of
Solvents
Volatile compound
Non-metallic elements
Metallic elements
16. FTIR stands for
Fourier Transform IR spectroscopy
Fourier Transmittance IR spectroscopy
Former Transform IR spectroscopy
None of the above
17. The device used for measuring brain response III brain fingerprinting IS
Electroencephalograph
Electroencephalogram
CT Scan
MRI
18. The rate of migration of a molecule In electrophoresis depends on
(A)Strength of the field
Net charge. size and shape
Ionic strength and viscosity
All of the above
19. .-mong the following detectors used in HPLC which is considered as a universal Detector:
(A)The UV detector
(B)The fluorescence detector
(C)The refractive index detector
(D)The electrochemical detector
20. Among the following which is the least important factors affecting the reproducibility of Rf values in TLC
(A)Stationary phase .
Mobile phase
(C)Temperature
Development distance
21. A difference in the two indices of refraction exhibited by some crystalline materials is called
(A)Double refractive index
Reflection
(C)Birefringence
None of these
22. The microspectrophotometer employs the light:
(A)LTV
IR
Oblique light
None of these
23. The scientist who gave chromatographv concept was:
(A)Berzelius
Avogadro
(C)Tswett
(D)Lavosier
24. An examination of the development stages of the insects present on the
decomposing corpse may yeild valuble information about:
The circumstances surrounding the death
(B)The post-mortem interval
The identification of the deceased
The age of the deceased
25. The scientific name of the chira is
(A)Antilops errvieapra
(B)Vulpes bengalenis
(C)Capra aegagrus
(D)Panthalops hodgsomi_
26. The most versatile detector available today is
(A)FID
NPD
None of these
27. Substances having nearly equal values of Lambda maximum can be differentiated by
visible spectrophotometry
(B)HPLC
(D)Derivative spectrometry
28. Beer-Lambert's law gives a linear correlation with positive gradient
between:
Absorbance and concentration
(B)Absorbance and wavelength
(C)Molar extinction coefficient and absorbance
(D)Molar extinction coefficient and concentration
29. The light that has all its waves pulsating in unison is called
(A)Laser
Oblique light
light
IR rays
30. In order to determine RI of glass which microscope is used
Polarizing microscope
Compound microscope
Hot stage microscope
Stereomicroscope
31. Dr. Lawrence A. Farewell discovered:
(A)Narco analysis
Brain fingerprinting
(C)DNA fingerprinting
Polygraphy
32. As we travel from visible regIOn to radio waves in the electromagnetic spectrum, the frequency of rays
(A)Increases
Decreases
(C)Remains constant
All are correct
33. Name the filters used in PLl beneath the stage:
(A)Polarizer
Analyzer
(C)Objective
None of these
34. All types of chromatography
(A)Have a stationary phase and a mobile phase
(B)Have chromatograms with peaks on a chart
(C)Can be used to separate explosive residues from the debris of an explosion
(D)Have a liquid mobile phase
35. The substances that vaporizes at temperature not higher than 300 celsius should be analysed by
GC
HPLC
MS
Py
36. In Forensic laboratory Pyrolysis-Gas chromatography can be used for the analysis of
(A)Paints only
Fibres only
(C)Plastics and Rubber only
All of these
37. A stereoscopic microscope is used for:
(A)Comparing tool marks
(B)Separating useful evidence from contaminating materials
(C)Examinatlons requiring high magnification
(D)All of the above
38. Electron microscopes have higher powers of magnification than optical microscopes do because
(A)The human eye is more sensitive to electrons than to light rays
(B)The electron beam displaces electrons in the specimen
(C)The electron beam is not subject to refraction
(D)The electron bean operates at shorter wavelengths than light does
39. The operating principle of the mass spectrometer:
Is a function of the ionization rate of the sample compound
Is the same as the gas chromatograph but more accurate
Depends on the mass to charge ration of ionized particles
Was discovered in the 1960's
40. In Neutron activation analysis the sample is bombarded with
Alpha rays
Beta rays
Gamma rays
Neutrons
41. When the temperature of a liquid is raised:
Its RI increases
(B)Its RI decreases
Its RI disappears
Its RI remains constant
42. In Frye Vs. United States:
The trial judge admitted the results of the systolic blood pressure deception test, but he was reversed by the appeals court
Frye ",as found not guilty of murder
The appeals court set a standard of "general acceptance by the relevant
scientific community"
The US Supreme Court ruled that the results of the deception test were inadmissible because of the decision in Daubert V. Merrill Dow
43. In microscopy, resolution IS a measure of
(A)The ability of the lenses to separate two tiny details that are close together
(B)The total magnification power of the microscope
(C)The empty magnification of the microscope
(D)The ability of an electrOn microscope to determine the presence of a large number of elements
44. If a spectrophotometer has a photoc(·ll cletl'etor and xenon lamp source, it is a/an:
(A)Mass spectrometer
(B)Infrared spectrophotometer
(C)Microwave instrument
(D)LTV-visible spectrophotometer
45. The type of spectrometry that uses electrons to bombard a sample IS
(A)Scanning electron Microscopy
(B)Mass spectrometry
Infrared spectrometry
(D)Microwave spectrometry
46. The parent peak in a mass spectrum refers to
substance used to calibrate the instrument
(B)the most abundant ion
ion that has lost two electrons
(D)the molecular ion
47. The part of the comparison microscope that allows the examiner to view two objects simultaneously is called the
(A)Comparator
Comparison bridge
(C)Spectroscope
Stage
48. In SEM secondary electrons
(A)strike the object releasing other electrons
(B)strike the object and then reflect off the surface
(C)are emitted when a beam of primary electrons strikes the object
(D)are emitted by the nucleus of the various elements when the object is struck by a beam of X-rays
49. One of the major difference between GC and HPLC is that
has liquid mobile phase
uses columns to hold the mobile phase whereas HPLC does not
columns are heated whereas HPLC columns are kept at room temperature
(D)HPLC always uses at least two liquids in its stationary phase
50. Potentiometer and colorimetry are techniques.
(A)Optical
Electrical
(C)Chemical
Electro-chemical
51. Meta-analysis is
(A)Analysis of serial analysis
(B)Analysis of large data
(C)Analysis of meaningful data
(D)attempt to test the data
52. Karl Pearson's coefficient is the method
For studying correlation
(B)For calculating probability
(C)For sampling
(D)For studying correlation and calculating probability
53. If a coin IS tossed one time, what is the probability of occurring head
(a)112
0.5
2/3
is correct is correct
and are correct and are correct
54. Wildlife (Protection) Act In India was enacted in
1974
1973
1972
1970
55. India became signatory to CITES In
1977
1985
1970
1976
56. Pugmark length or PML is
(A)The measurement between the outer edges of the first and last toe
The measurement from the tip of the farthest toe to the base of the pad along the line of walk
(C)Both and are correct
(D)None of the above
57. The National Academy of Sciences In the year 2009 issued a report on "The polygraph and lie detector" concludes that the evidence collected
using it is
Reliable and justified
Can be admitted in court as an evidence
Unreliable, unscientific and biased
None of the above
58. Narco analysis was first done by
William Bleckwenn
Charles Darwin
Robert House
(Dl Mathew Orlila
59. In polygraph application irrelevant questions
(A)Draw out a stressed response
(B)Evoke a deceptive response to a question
Establish a base-line of subject's guilty-free rCJctlon
(D)None of the above
60. Which of the following is considered to be an acceptable crime scene search pattern
strip search
Spiral search
Quadrant search
All of these
61. Which of the following regions of mt. DNA is used for species identification?
(A)HV1
(B)Cyt b
HV 2
(D)Loop
62. The examination of physical evidence by a forensic scientist 1S usually undertaken for
(A)Proving a suspect's innocence in a courtroom
Proving a suspect's guilty in a courtroom
Identification or comparison purposes
Assisting law enforcement in the apprehension of an offender
63. Computer forensics involves all of the following stated activities except
(A)Manipulation of computer data
(B)Interpretation of computer data
(C)Presentation of computer data
Extraction of computer data
64 The forensic examination or analysis of static data (stored) is often called
Computer forensics
Media forensics
Media analysis
All of these
65. According to the analysis of digital evidence, what should be the best practice?
Forensic examination performances directly
Design an examination process
Create one or more duplicates of the original evidences
The documentation and data reduction steps
66. The analysis of digital evidence comprise phases:
Documentation
Data recovery
Data reduction and extraction
All of the above
67. The process of use of standards and controls for digital evidence IS substantially different than those used in other forensic discipline
Digital evidence examiners do not compare unknown evidence with known reference materials obtained from a reliable source
Digital examiners cannot run known material in conjunction with the unknown evidence
The process varies among laboratories
All the above are true about the standards and controls for digital evidence process
68. Arrange in a proper sequence
Reverse phase chromatography
(ii)Partition chromatography
Adsorption chromatography
Gas chromatography
Codes:
and are correct
and are correct
and are correct
and are correct
69. The various definitions of quality do not include
(A)The value-based approach
(B)The transcendent approach
(C)The manufacturing-based approach
(D)The minimum specification approach
70. Accreditation as defined by ISO is
Third party attestation related to a conformity assessment body conveying formal demonstration of its competence to carry out specific conformity assessment tasks
(B) Third party attestation related to products, processes, systems or persons
Establishment of the status, legitimacy or appropriateness of an institution, programme or module of study
(D)Process in which certification of competency, authority, or credibility is presented
71. Which was the first Forensic lab. in India that got accreditation from NABL in 2001
(A)Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad
(B)Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Kolkata
(C)Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh
(D)Central Forensic Science Laboratory, CEl, Delhi
72. NABL is an autonomous body in India under the aegIs of
(A)Council of Industrial and Scientific Research
(B)Department of Science and Technology
(C)University Grants Commission
(D)Indian Standardization Institute
73. The ISO 9000 series on quality management and QAlQC was established
in:
1991
1985
1987
2000
74. The isoelectric point of an amino acid or protein IS
(A)The pH at which the amino acid or protein has no net charge
(B)Zero at pH 7.0
(C)The pH at which ammo acid or protein IS neither hydrophobic nor hydrophilic
(D)The meaSLire of the hydropathy of an ammo acid or protein
74. By adding SDS (Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate) during the electrophoresis of proteins, it is possible to
Determine .. protein's isoelectric point
(B)Determine an enzyme's specific activity
(C)Preserve a protein's native structure and biological activity
(D)Section B
76. Pipette, Burette and Measuring flask have
Random error
Systematic error
Standard error
Absolute error
77. Which parameter causes the uncertainty for analysis
(A)Temperature
(B)Random systematic error
(C)Standard error
(D)Humidity
78. Indeterminate error IS produced by
Instrument
(B)Software
Measuring glassware
Balance
79. Nanogram measurement factor IS
80. Femto unit factor is
10^-12
10^-18
81. The principle of chromatography is
Absorption
(B)Phase rule
Affinity
Partition co-efficient
82. Major greenhouse gases are
(A)Carbon dioxide and methane
Nitrogen and oxygen
(C)Carbon monoxide
Sulphur dioxide
83. Size exclusion chromatography IS applied for the analysis of:
(A)Alcohols
Solvents
(C)Polymers and Proteins
Carbohydrates
84. Lambert and Beer law is applied for:
GC
UV
GC-MS
Ion Chromatography
85. IR analysis is mainly used to determine the:
(A)Functional group
Origin
(C)Cations
Cations and Anions both
86.
Raman spectroscopy involves
Light absorption
Scattering of light
Decomposed light
Emission of light
87. Visible range (400-800 nm) IS generated by
(A)Tungsten lamp
Deuterium lamp
Hydrogen lamp
Mercury lamp
88. In case of suspected alcohol pOlsomng, blood should be collected from
(A)Heart
Pleural Cavity
Abdominal Cavity
(Dl Peripheral Vein
89. Repeatability of measurement is called
(A)Accuracy
Precision
Calibration
Error
90. Delirium is caused by
(A).Opium
Dhatura
Nux-vomica
Calotropis
91. Free-base cocaine IS used by
(A)Sniffing
Smoking
Injecting
Ingestion
92. Which internal standard is used for the determination of alcohol in blood by GC-HS method .
Ethyl acetate
n-propanol
Butyl alcohol
(Dl Amyl alcohol
93. Which colour develops with THC spot on TLC plate when sprayed with Fast Blue B salt solution
(A)Orange
Violet
(C) Red
Blue
94. The molecular formula of CBN (cannabinol) is
(A)CZ1H300Z
CZ1Hz60Z
CZ1HzsOz
CZ1Hz40Z
95. The volatility of Hydrogen Cyanide iS
10 mg/mi
5 mg/m3
mg/m2
10 mg/m1
96. What is the ratio of relative concentration of alcohol in blood and urine
(A)1:1.10
1:1.21
1:1.33
2:1
97. Hyoscine is an alkaloid found in
Nux-vomica
Atropa
Aconite
Scopolamine
98.
The accurate and precised instrumental technique used for quantition of ethyl alcohol
GC-MS
HPLC
(D)HPTLC
99. The physiological active ingredient of cannabis IS
CBN
CBD
THC
None of these
100. What is the use of diatoms earth in chromatography?
Binder
Supportive material
Active ingradient
None of these
101. Which oil has high tendency to spontaneous heating?
(A)Castor oil
Fish oil
(C)Mustard oil
Oleo oil
102. Flammable limit of Butane IS
5.3-14.0
3.0-12.5
(C) 1.9-8.5
4.0-75.0
102. Most suitable container for the storage of burned fire debris suspected of containing as fire accelerant is
(A)Glass jar
Plastic bag
(C)Paper bag
Tin dibba
104. Which form of phenolphthalein gives pink colour
(A)Benzenoid form
EnoEc form
Quinoid form
None of these
105. What temperature the torch in rcp will have
1000-2000 kelvin
500-1000 kelvin
100-2000 kelvin
8000-10000 kelvin
106. group belongs to which explosive compounds?
Acetylene
Fulminates
Organic Azides
Organic Chlorates
107. What is the decomposition temperature of RDX
105°C
280°C
213°C
350°C
108. C-N-NOz group belongs to
Nitro compounds
Nitrate esters
Nitromines
None of these
109. 6 trinitrophenylmethylnitramine is the chemical name of
Tetryl
Tetrazene
IC) PETN
Picric acid
110. Cyclotol is a mixture of:
TNT PETN
TNT Tetryl
RDX TNT
RDX PETN
111. Engine lubricating oil consists of
C5-C10hydrocarbons
C18-C25hydrocarbons
C28-C40hydrocarbons
C12-C18hydrocarbons
112. Which method is most suitable for the extraction of mercury from biological matrices
Dry ashing method
Wet digestion or Acid digestion method
Fresenium and Babo method
Selective chemical treatment method
113. Legal's test is done for the identification of
Formaldehyde
Acetone
Methyl alcohol
Acetaldehyde
114. Opium falls under which class of poisons?
Spinal
Cerebral
Cardiac
Neurotic
115. Calotropis procera falls under which class of poisons?
Irritant
Spinal
Miscellaneous
Cardiac
116. Husemann's test is done for the identification of
Calotropis
Abrin
Aconitum Alkaloids (Aconite alkaloids)
Opium Alkaloids
117. Vital's test is done for the identification of
Nerin
Brucine
Atropine
Thevetin
118. What type of crystals are developed by morphine with potassium
iodide?
Tufts
Needle
Orange plates
Golden yellow needles
119. Curved ferns type of crystals are developed by
Morphine Mercuric Chloride Sol.
Strychnine Gold Chloride Sol.
Strychnine Mercuric Chloride Sol.
Morphine Pot. Mercuric Iodide Sol.
120. In a suspected case of poisoning by strychnine, which organ should be preferred to preserve for toxicological analysis
Brain
Spleen
Kidney
Liver
121. Cramps are caused by
Cyanides
Excess of liquor
Hyoscine
Lead
122. The molecular formula of heroin (Diacetylmorphine) IS
(A)CI7H19NO3
C1sH21NO3
C19H21N04
C21H23N05
123. Which one of the following drugs is present in Papaver somniferum
plant?
Theophylline
Pentazocine
Thebaine
Pethidine
124. In Solid Phase micro Extraction, what is the thickness of coating of stationary phase (polydiIDethylsiloxane) on SPME fibre?
50 JlID
60 JlID
85 JlID
100 JlID
125. The steps like dilution, extraction, filtering are used in
Dry chemistry
Wet chemistry
Phase chemistry
Process
126. Which spectrum is normally considered to be a specific means for identifying a chemical substance
Mass spectrum
IR spectrum
UV spectrum
Visible spectrum
127. Spontaneous fires are caused by
Carelessly discarded bidi/cigarette stubs or burning match sticks
Short-circuiting
Internal changes III the material
Lightning
128. The Duquenois-Levine test IS a valuable colour test for
Opium
Cannabis
Nux-vomica
Oleander
129. A system of personal identification using various body measurement was first devised by
Edmond Locard
Mathieu Orfila
Alphonse Be.tiEcn
Leone Lattes
130. The blood of a drunken driver drawn to know the concentration of alcohol is preserved with
Sodium Chloride
EDTA
Sodium Fluoride
Phenylmercuric Nitrate
131. Structural formula of Alkane IS
CnH2n
(B)CnH2n+2
(C)CnH2n_2
C5H2n-1
132. Fire mechanism IS based on
Oxidation
Reduction
Redox
None of these
133. The lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapour to form a mixture with air that will support combustion
(A)Ignition temperature
Flash point
(C)Flash over
Flash back
134. To recover high-explosive residues, debris recovered from the site of an explosion is routinely rinsed with
(A)Deionized water
Propanol
(C)Methanol
Acetone
135. On which principle does colour pattern of fire work?
Electromagnetic force
Electromagnetic radiation
Thermodynamics-3rd law
None of these
136. What is the unit of specific gravity
Gram
Gm/cc
g/cm3
None of these
137. What is plotted in Mass-spectrum
Number of radical vs. time
Time vs. m/e
Ion abundance vs. m/e
Time vs. Ion abundance
138. Aqua-regia solution contains
IHN03 3HCl
3HN03 lHCl
IHN03 lHCl
2HN03 lHCl
139. The collection debris at the origin of a fire should include all
Porous material
Non-porous materials
Porous and non-porous both materials
None of the above
140. ECD is basically used for the detection of
(A)Hydrocarbons
Halides
(C)Nitrogenous compounds
Phosphated compounds
141. Which one is a primary explosive?
RDX
ANFO
TNT
(D)PbN3
142. Ammonium nitrate Fuel oil IANFO) is equivalent to
60% TNT
120% TXT
30% TNT
TXT
143. The blasting grade ANFO prills contain
oxygen
oxygen
35% oxygen
20% oxygen
144. Which one of the following IS a specific detector for organo-phosphorus compounds?
FID
XPD
ECD
HWD
145. The energy of photon IS directly proportional to its
Incident angle
Reflection angle
Frequency
Absorption
146. The approximate concentration of ethyl alcohol in Sherry and Port wines IS
40-60%
15-20%
95-97.5%
147. Which enzyme IS responsible to convert the sugars into ethanol
(A)Lypase
Peroxidase
(C)Catalase
Zymase
148. The end product of methyl alcohol metabolism is
Acetaldehyde
Formaldehyde
Acetic acid
Formic acid
149. What is the Anti-dote for methyl alcohol pOisonmg
Atropine
Ethanol
Nalmorphine
Caffeine
150. The correct method of preserving clothes stained with vomitus in a poisoning case IS
Air dried in shade and preserved
. Sun dried and preserved
Preserved with sodium chloride solution
Immediately packed in a polythene bag
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