Forensic Medicine Previous Year Question Papers

A: Diatom test is the screening test for antemortem drowning R: Sulphuric acid is used in the Diatom test a) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, but R is false b) Both A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, but R is true

A: Battles sign is retro auricular ecchymosis R: It is due to bruising of the mastoid process in the middle cranial fossa fracture a) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, but R is false b) Both A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, but R is true

A: Heat haematoma resembles traumatic subdural haematoma R: Heat hematoma occurs when the cranium is exposed to tremendous heat. a) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, but R is false b) Both A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, but R is true

A: Basophilic stippling is seen in Plumbism R: Basophilic stippling is seen in Basophils a) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, but R is false b) Both A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, but R is true

A: Pralidoxime is the antidote for organophosphorus poisoning R: Pralidoxime is a cholinesterase reactivator a) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, but R is false b) Both A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, but R is true

Which of the statements are true about Carbon Monoxide 1. It is an odorless, colorless, non-irritating gas 2. It is heavier than air 3. It has 250 times greater affinity to Haemoglobin than oxygen 4. Its poisoning causes Cherry red colored Postmortem Lividity a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct c) 1, 2 and 4 are correct b) 1, 3 and 4 are correct d) 2 and 3 are correct

Exhumation 1. Body can be exhumed only on written order from Magistrate 2. There is no time limit for exhumation in India 3. Exhumation is usually started in the early morning hours 4. Exhumation is exempted for certain religions a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct c) 1, 2 and 4 are correct b) 1, 3 and 4 are correct d) 2 and 3 are correct

Which amongst the following are true about Abrasion 1. Superficial denudation of the tissues is called abrasion 2. Abrasion on the cornea can produce corneal opacity and can restrict vision permanently 3. Abrasion heals by scarring 4. Abrasion takes a month for complete healing a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct c) 2 and 3 are correct b) 1, 3 and 4 are correct d) 1 and 2 are correct

Juvenile Justice Act 2015 1. Maximum punishment under the act is life imprisonment 2. Every district has at least one Juvenile Justice board 3. Judicial Magistrate First Class heads Juvenile Justice Board 4. The Act defines Children as under the age of 14 years a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct c) 1, 2 and 4 are correct b) 1, 3 and 4 are correct d) 2 and 3 are correct

Which of the following statements are true about the conduct money 1. It is money paid to the witness to cover travel expenses 2. It is given only in civil cases 3. If the witness feels money is inadequate, he can ask the court 4. It is given only in sessions court and its higher courts a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct c) 1, 2 and 4 are correct b) 1, 3 and 4 are correct d) 2 and 3 are correct

Confirmatory test for blood stain is a) Locard's test c) Leucomalachite Green Test b) Kastle-Meyer Test d) Takayama test

The paraphilia associated with sexual gratification by rubbing or pressing the genitals on the body of a female, often in crowded public spaces like buses, trains or subways a) Voyeurism b) Fetishism c) Stalking d) Frotteurism

Harvard’s criteria is related to: a) Rate of cooling of body in temperate climate c) Criteria for evaluating head injury in Harvard b) Formula for calculating the time since Death d) Diagnosis of Brainstem death

Specific Antidote for Paracetamol poisoning is: a) Physostigmine b) N-acetyl cysteine c) Oximes d) Amyl nitrite

Document compelling attendance of a witness in a court of law under penalty is a) Habeas Corpus b) Inquest c) Parole d) Subpoena