INI-CET 2008 Previous Year Questions Practice Questions

Q: What is the definition of Falanga in the context of torture?

Striking the soles of the feet. ***Striking the soles of the feet*** - **Falanga**, or **flogging the soles of the feet**, is a widely recognized form of torture that inflicts severe pain without leaving visible external marks easily. - This method targets the highly sensitive nerve endings in the feet, causing intense pain, swelling, and difficulty walking. *Sitting in an unusual position* - While **stress positions** are a form of torture, they are distinct from Falanga, which specifically refers to physical strikes. - Stress positions involve forcing an individual into uncomfortable or painful postures for prolonged periods. *Using electric current as torture* - **Electrocution** is a separate and distinct method of torture that uses electric shocks to inflict pain and disorientation. - This method involves applying electrodes to the body to deliver electric current. *Pulling hair as a form of torture* - **Hair pulling** is a form of physical assault and can be used as torture, but it is not referred to as Falanga. - This method inflicts pain and humiliation by forcibly removing or tugging on hair. [Practice more INI-CET 2008 questions on OnCourse]

Question 1

What is the definition of Falanga in the context of torture?

Accepted Answer

Striking the soles of the feet

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Sitting in an unusual position

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Using electric current as torture

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Pulling hair as a form of torture

Question 2

On postmortem examination, contusion of neck muscles is seen along with fracture of hyoid bone. The most probable cause of death is:

Accepted Answer

Throttling

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Hanging

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Burking

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Smothering

INI-CET 2008

Forensic Medicine