The most reliable criteria in Gustafson method of age estimation is:
a) Attrition
b) Secondary dentin deposition
c) Transparency of root
d) Cementum apposition
Correct answer : c) Transparency of root
The fingerprint pattem may be impaired permanently in cases of:
a) Eczema
b) Scalds
c) Scabies
d) Leprosy
Correct answer : d) Leprosy
‘Fracture-ala signature’ is:
a) Gutter fracture
b) Depressed fracture
c) Ring fracture
d) Sutural separation
Correct answer : b) Depressed fracture
When a surgeon wants to send the autopsy specimen for virological examination, it should be preserved in:
a) 50% glycerine
b) 10% formalin
c) Rectified spirit
d) Saturated solution of common salt
Correct answer : a) 50% glycerine
A dead body is having cadaveric lividity of bluish green colour. The most likely cause of death is by poisoning due to:
a) Hydrocyanic acid
b) Hydrogen sulphide
c) Oleander
d) Sodium nitrite
Correct answer : b) Hydrogen sulphide
A person presents to the emergency with rigors and chills and a clinical picture resembling malaria. Which of the following poisoning is likely
a) Mercury
b) Red phosphorous
c) Zinc
d) Arsenic
Correct answer : c) Zinc
The “knot” in judicial hanging is placed at
a) The back of the neck
b) The side of the neck
c) Below the chin
d) Choice of hangman
Correct answer : b) The side of the neck
Preservation of brain is not required in
a) Alkaloid poisoning
b) Organophosphorus poisoning
c) Volatile organic poisoning
d) Heavy metal poisoning
Correct answer : d) Heavy metal poisoning
Sexual asphyxia is associated with which of the following sexual behaviour.
a) Masochism
b) Sadism
c) Fetichism
d) Voyeurism
Correct answer : a) Masochism