Identification of Remains — MCQs

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

Which traditional method is considered most reliable for personal identification in forensic science?

In a medicolegal examination, an 18-year-old male claims he is 16 years old. Which joint X-ray should be done to estimate his age?

A skull was recovered from a forest. According to inquest papers, a girl had gone missing 15 days back. The skull was sent to the forensic research lab. Which of the following would identify it as a female skull? 1. Large frontal and parietal eminence 2. Heavy cheek bones 3. Smooth glabella 4. Square orbits 5. Narrow mastoid

All of the following helps in determination of time since death, Except

Which is best used for sex differentiation?

A radiograph is obtained from a child with scoliosis. What is the name of the angle used to measure spinal curvature?

Casper's Dictum is used for

During a postmortem examination of a young adult found with a faded tattoo, relatives mentioned that the tattoo was once visible. What is the best method to identify the tattoo?

What is the best investigation for identifying malaria species?