Evidence Collection and Preservation Practice Questions

Question 1

Disputed maternity can be solved by using the following tests, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Precipitin test

Answer

Blood grouping

Answer

HLA typing

Answer

DNA fingerprinting

Question 2

Certain obligations on the part of a doctor who undertakes a postmortem examination are the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

He must keep the police informed about the findings

Answer

Routinely record all positive findings and important negative ones

Answer

The examination should be meticulous and complete

Answer

He must preserve viscera and send for toxicology examination in case of poisoning

Question 3

A nurse keeps the bins as shown in the image in the hospital ward. Which of the following items would go into the black bin?

Accepted Answer

Glove paper cover

Answer

Gloves

Answer

Soiled linen bedsheet

Answer

Contaminated gloves

Question 4

A person with unsound mind can be released with pending investigation or trial under:-

Accepted Answer

Section 330 Cr P C

Answer

Section 84 Cr P C

Answer

Section 328 Cr P C

Answer

Section 84 IPC

Question 5

Which of the following is the least suitable source for DNA extraction?

Accepted Answer

CSF

Answer

Hair roots

Answer

Semen

Answer

Buccal mucosa

Question 6

Amputated digits are preserved in:

Accepted Answer

Plastic bag in ice

Answer

Deep freezer

Answer

Cold ringer lactate

Answer

Cold saline

Question 7

During autopsy for virology study which agent is used for storing tissue:

Accepted Answer

50% glycerine

Answer

Alcohol

Answer

Rectified spirit

Answer

Sodium chloride

Question 8

What are the reasons a sample may be disqualified for culture?

Accepted Answer

Sample brought in formalin

Answer

Sample brought within 2 hr of collection

Answer

Sample brought in sterile plastic container

Answer

Sample obtained after cleaning the collection site

Question 9

The most specific test to detect blood stains is:

Accepted Answer

Spectroscopic test

Answer

Benzidine test

Answer

Teichmann's test

Answer

Orthotoluidine test

Question 10

What is the most reliable method to determine the time of death within the first 24 hours after death?

Accepted Answer

Algor mortis using rectal temperature with standard nomograms

Answer

Livor mortis is fixed and cannot be displaced after 8-12 hours

Answer

Rigor mortis appears first in smaller muscles and progresses to larger muscles

Answer

Putrefaction begins immediately after death in all environmental conditions

Evidence Collection and Preservation — MCQs

Evidence Collection and Preservation — MCQs

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