Questions based on History of Forensic Science

Q1. Match the column I with column II-

Column I (Chemical engineering labs estb. by British govt. Of India)	Column II (Year of establishment)
A.  Mumbai	1870
B.  Kolkata	1849
C.  Agra	1853
D.  Madras	iv.   1864

1. A(ii); B(i); C(iv); D(iii)
2. A(i); B(iii); C(iv); D(ii)
3. A(i); B(ii); C(iv); D(iii)
4. A(iv); B(ii); C(i); D(iii)

Answer:-2

Q2. First fingerprint bureau was established by whom & in which year?

1. Sir Edmond Locard, 1855, Madras
2. Sir William Herschel, 1858, Madras
3. Sir Edward Henry; 1897, kolkata
4. Sir Francis Galton; 1897, Kolkata

Answer:-3

Explanation

1856 Sir William Herschel:- A British officer, working for Indian civil services. Started to use thumb prints on documents. Use as a substitute for written signatures for illiterates.

1892 Sir Francis galton:- Published  a book “fingerprints” first comprehensive book on the nature of fingerprints and their use in solving any criminal case.

1896 Sir Edward Richard Henry:- Developed the first print classification system. He also published classification and uses of fingerprints.

Q3. A book named “Crime Investigation” was published in 1953. who wrote this book?

1. Paul Kirk
2. Sir Edmond Locard
3. Dr. Clea Koff
4. Henry Feidling

Answer:-1

Q4. In which year first Govt. Examiner of Questioned Documents (GEQD), Shimla was established?

1. 1855
2. 1955
3. 1806
4. 1906

Answer:-4

Explanation

GEQD Shimla - 1906

GEQD Kolkata - 1964

GEQD Hyderabad – 1969

Q5. Where was the first Central Forensic Science Laboratory(1957) was established?

1. Madras
2. Bengal
3. Agra
4. Kolkata

Answer:-4

Explanation

CFSL​	Establishment year​
Kolkata​	1957​
Hyderabad​	1967​
New Delhi​	1968​
Chandigarh​	1961​ (In 1933, at Lahore shifted to Chandigarh in 1961)​
Pune​	2011​
Bhopal​
Guwahati (Kamrup)​

 Q6. In which year first CFPB, Kolkata was established?

1. 1954
2. 1955
3. 1956
4. 1957

Answer:-2

Q7. To share Research work, experiences & knowledge related to forensic science, a committee was being made in 1961. What is the name of the committee?

1. International Academy Of Forensic Science
2. Indian Association Of Forensic Science
3. Indian Academy Of Forensic Science
4. None of these

Answer:-3

Q8. Standing committee on forensic science, 1972 was established under which govt. Organisation?

1. NITI Aayog
2. BPR & D
3. NCRB
4. CBI

Answer:-2

Explanation

NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)

BPR & D (Objective is to provide required assistance & analyse the growth of Forensic Sciene)

NCRB (National Crime Records Bureau)

CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation is the premier investigating agency of India. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.)

Q9. Which among the following university is the first one to start graduate & post-graduate courses of Forensic Science?

1. Karnataka University, Dharwad, 1964
2. Sagar University, Sagar, 1959
3. Institute of Criminolgy & Forensic Science, Delhi, 1971
4. Delhi University, Delhi, 1968

Answer:-2

Q10. Sir Leone Lattes give a tech. To determine Blood Group From dried blood stain in which year?

1. 1905
2. 1915
3. 1925
4. 1935

Answer:-2

Q11. Who among the following is termed as bone women?

Dr. Clea koff

Frances Glessner Lee

Laura Pettler

None of these

Answer:-1

Explanation

Dr. Clea koff (Bone Women)

Frances Glessner Lee (God Mother of Forensic Science)

Laura Pettler (World’s most expert in crime scene staging & domestic violence homicide)

Q12. Who among the following is the father of Forensic Odontology?

1. Dr. Oscar Amoebda
2. Sir Albert S. Osborn
3. Henry Feilding
4. None of these

Answer:-1

Q13. Henry Feilding is Father of?

1. Forensic Taphonomy
2. Forensic Physics
3. Forensic Photography
4. Criminal Investigation

Answer:-4

Explanation

Forensic Taphonomy (Taphonomy is the study of how organic remains pass from the biosphere to the lithosphere, and this includes processes affecting remains from the time of death of an organism (or the discard of shed parts) through decomposition, burial, and preservation as mineralized fossils or other stable biomaterials.)

Forensic Physics (It deals with a combination of ballistics, bombs, blood splatters, the measurement of density (soil and glass examination), index of refraction, and birefringence (fiber analysis, glass examination).)

Q14. Which among the following gloves provide better protection from chemicals?

1. Fabric Gloves
2. Nitrile Gloves
3. Latex Gloves
4. All of these

Answer:-2

Explanation

Types of Gloves		Description
Fabric Gloves		Made of cotton or fabric blends and are generally used to improve grip when handling slippery objects. They also help insulate hands from mild heat or cold.
Leather Gloves		Used to guard against injuries from sparks, scraping against rough surfaces, or cuts from sharp objects like broken glass. They are also used in combination with an insulated liner when working with electricity.
Metal Mesh Gloves		Used to protect hands from accidental cuts and scratches
Cryogenic Gloves		Used to protect hands from extremely cold temperatures. These gloves should be used when handling dry ice and when dispensing or working with liquid nitrogen and other cryogenic liquids.
Chemically Resistant Gloves	Natural Rubber Latex		Resistant to ketones, alcohols, caustics, and organic acids.
	Neoprene		Resistant to mineral acids, organic acids, caustics, alcohols, and petroleum solvents.
	Nitrile		Resistant to alcohols, caustics, organic acids, and some ketones.
	Norfoil		for chemicals considered highly toxic and chemicals that are easily absorbed through the skin. These gloves are not recommended for use with Chloroform.
	Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)		Resistant to mineral acids, caustics, organic acids, and alcohols.
	Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)		Resistant to chlorinated solvents, petroleum solvents, and aromatics.

 

Q15. First State FSL in Kolkata established in which year?

1. 1951
2. 1952
3. 1953
4. 1954

Answer:-2

Explanation

1952[Under guidance of Dr. N K Sen-(Director)]