Questions Set-2_ Fingerprints

Fingerprint based Questions

1. Which of the following best defines a fingerprint?

a) A unique DNA sequence

b) Impression of ridge outlines on the fingers and toes

c) A pattern on the cornea of the eye

d) Genetic pattern on the skin

Answer: b

Explanation: Fingerprints are impressions of ridge outlines on the anterior surface of fingers and toes.

2. At what stage of gestation is the formation of fingerprints completed?

a) 12 weeks

b) 16 weeks

c) 24 weeks

d) 36 weeks

Answer: c

Explanation: Fingerprint formation begins around the 12th week and is completed by the 24th week of gestation.

3. The first scientific book on fingerprints was published by:

a) Henry Faulds

b) Sir Edward Henry

c) Sir Francis Galton

d) Johann Mayer

Answer: c

Explanation: Sir Francis Galton published the book "Fingerprints" in 1892.

4. The Henry Classification System was developed in:

a) 1891

b) 1897

c) 1901

d) 1910

Answer: b

Explanation: Sir Edward Henry, with Khan Bahadur Azizul Haque and Rai Bahadur Hem Chandra Bose, developed it in 1897.

5. Who is considered the first to use fingerprints officially in India to prevent fraud?

a) Henry Faulds

b) Sir William Herschel

c) Juan Vucetich

d) Francis Galton

Answer: b

Explanation: Sir William Herschel used fingerprints in India for official documentation in 1858.

6. Which of the following is NOT a principle of fingerprints?

a) Universality

b) Permanence

c) Individuality

d) Alterability

Answer: d

Explanation: Fingerprints are unique, permanent, and universal but not alterable.

7. Which term refers to the scientific study of fingerprints?

a) Dermatoglyphics

b) Dactyloscopy

c) Dactylography

d) Poroscopy

Answer: c

Explanation: Dactylography is the scientific study of fingerprints for identification.

8. Latent fingerprints are:

a) Visible to the naked eye

b) Impressions made in soft materials

c) Invisible and left by natural skin oils

d) Made using ink

Answer: c

Explanation: Latent prints are invisible and require special techniques to develop.

9. A ridge that splits into two forming a 'Y' shape is called:

a) Enclosure

b) Bifurcation

c) Island

d) Ridge Ending

Answer: b

Explanation: Bifurcation is a ridge splitting into two.

10. A ridge that abruptly terminates is:

a) Ridge Ending

b) Hook

c) Fragment

d) Enclosure

Answer: a

Explanation: Ridge ending refers to the termination of a ridge.

Author:- Srishti Dutta