Identification Protocols — MCQs

Age estimation from teeth can be done by all the following methods, except:

The most reliable method of identification of an individual is:

DNA fingerprinting was first used by Alec Jeffreys in a criminal case for detecting:

A middle aged lady was found in a robbed room lying in a pool of blood. On forensic examination there was an entry wound of size around 2 x 2 cm on the left temporal region with tattooing and blackening around the wound. There was also an exit wound with beveling at the right temporal region. On further examination two bullet fragments were found inside the brain parenchyma. Which of the following could be used to determine the distance from which the weapon was fired?

Confirmatory diagnosis of rabies on postmortem:

Identify the injury pattern given in the image.

DNA fingerprinting is used for paternity testing and forensic identification of suspects. Which of the following is the most accurate description of DNA fingerprinting?

Which of the following is NOT a post-mortem finding in carbon monoxide poisoning?

In disaster management triage, under which color category are patients who require surgery within 24 hours placed?