CUET PG Forensic Science Question Paper 2025 (Available): Download Question Paper with Solutions PDF

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Updated on - Dec 30, 2025

The CUET PG Forensic Science exam 2025 was held on March 21, 2025. Candidates can access the question paper, official answer key, and solution PDF after the examination. The exam covers critical areas such as forensic biology, toxicology, DNA analysis, forensic chemistry, fingerprint analysis, and crime scene investigation.

The exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 60 minutes, totaling 300 marks. Candidates receive 4 marks for every correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect one.

CUET PG Forensic Science 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

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Question 1:

What is the basic sequence of operation of the key /bar type writer?

A. The typist strikes the key on the keyboard
B. The ribbon transfers the impression to the sheet of paper behind it and the platen absorbs the force of the strike
C. As the key bar falls back into place, the carriage usually moves one unit to the next typing space and ribbon advances
D. The type block strikes the ribbon
E. Through mechanical linkage or electric triggering, a type bar is thrown up from the type basket towards the platen

  • (1) A, E, D, B, C
  • (2) C, A, D, E, B
  • (3) A, B, C, D, E
  • (4) C, E, A, B, D

Question 2:

Which one of the following confirms the ante-mortem hanging?

  • (1) Dripping of Saliva
  • (2) Fracture of femur bone
  • (3) Post-mortem caloricity
  • (4) Presence of vomit

Question 3:

In death due to drowning, diatoms are found in which of these samples?

  • (1) Nails
  • (2) Hair
  • (3) Femur
  • (4) Fingerprints

Question 4:

Searching methods at the scene of a crime from the center of a circle to its radii is known as

  • (1) Spiral
  • (2) Wheel
  • (3) Grid
  • (4) Zone or Quad

Question 5:

Who among the following is not associated in the process for exhumation of a dead body?

  • (1) District Magistrate
  • (2) Sub Divisional Magistrate
  • (3) Advocate General
  • (4) Judicial Magistrate

Question 6:

The witness is first examined in the Hon'ble court by the side which has called him, the examination of such witness is known as

  • (1) Cross examination
  • (2) Re-examination
  • (3) Expert Opinion
  • (4) Examination-in-chief

Question 7:

A document compelling the attendance of a witness on a specific day and time in a court of law under penalty is?

  • (1) Oath
  • (2) Conduct money
  • (3) Subpoena
  • (4) Perjury

Question 8:

When a dead body is exposed to freezing temperatures, cold stiffening of the body occurs due to solidification of:

  • (1) Proteins present in the body
  • (2) Carbohydrates present in the body
  • (3) Fats present in the body
  • (4) Minerals present in the body

Question 9:

Match the LIST-I (Evidence, etc.) with LIST-II (Example, Construction etc.)

  • (1) A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
  • (2) A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
  • (3) A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III
  • (4) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II

Question 10:

Arrange the working of photo offset machine in the correct sequence.

A. The plate is placed into the printing press.
B. The ink is then transferred to a setting (soft) roller which will come into contact with paper and print.
C. The ink is received by the image on the plate and is rejected in the non exposed areas that receive water.
D. An electrostatic image of the document is transferred to a specially treated plate, then the plate is preserved through a process of heating and the application of chemicals.

  • (1) A, B, C, D
  • (2) D, A, C, B
  • (3) D, C, B, A
  • (4) C, B, D, A

Question 11:

The genetic constitution of the combined paternal and maternal DNA responsible for producing the different ABO blood groups is referred as:

  • (1) Phenotype
  • (2) Genotype
  • (3) Multiple genes
  • (4) Pseudo genes

Question 12:

The investigation of a crime scene is carried out in the following sequence.

A. Reconstruction of crime
B. Crime scene management
C. First officer response
D. Information of crime

  • (1) D, C, B, A
  • (2) B, C, D, A
  • (3) D, A, C, B
  • (4) C, A, B, D

Question 13:

The term Criminalistics was first coined by:

  • (1) Edmund Locard
  • (2) Paul Kirk
  • (3) Alphose Bertillon
  • (4) Henry Fanids (likely a misspelling of Hans Gross)

Question 14:

Arrange the following in the correct sequence followed in Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography.

A. Mobile phase reservoir
B. Guard column
C. Separation column
D. Detector

  • (1) A, B, C, D
  • (2) A, B, D, C
  • (3) B, A, D, C
  • (4) C, B, D, A

Question 15:

What are the precautions taken during fingerprint photography?

A. The camera should be parallel to the fingerprint
B. The scale is to be used with the fingerprint for photography
C. The arranegnear light should be even on the fingerprint
D. Generally, ultra slow shutter speed is not preferable for fingerprint photography.

  • (1) A and B only
  • (2) B and D only
  • (3) A and D only
  • (4) B and C only

Question 16:

Arrange the following in correct steps for collection of tool marks from the crime scene.

A. Trace evidence associated with tool marks should be prevented from loss or contamination
B. Marks on metal should be covered with oil to prevent oxidation
C. Cast of tool marks should be prepared to take impression or the whole object to be transported to the crime lab
D. Close-up photography

  • (1) A, D, C, B
  • (2) D, A, B, C
  • (3) C, B, D, A
  • (4) A, C, B, D

Question 17:

The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) is an agency functioning under:

  • (1) State Government
  • (2) Central Government
  • (3) Interpol
  • (4) United Nations (UN)

Question 18:

Non identity of questioned writings can be established by comparing it with known writings, if:

A. A known and questioned writings have a considerable number of general similarities that outnumber a few fundamental repeated differences.
B. The presence of a combination of identifying attributes and a coexistent lack of basic divergences between questioned and known writings.
C. The presence of a combination of identifying attributes and coexistence of a few basic divergences between questioned and known writings.
D. If known and questioned writings are very much alike but not identical.

  • (1) A, B and C only
  • (2) B, C and D only
  • (3) A, C and D only
  • (4) A, B and D only

Question 19:

The full form of CBI is?

  • (1) Criminal Bureau of Investigation
  • (2) Central Bureau of Investigation
  • (3) Civil Bureau of Investigation
  • (4) Criminal Base of Investigators

Question 20:

Which of the following is not a factor in Daubert Standard?

  • (1) Whether the theory or technique can be tested
  • (2) Whether the expert is Internationally certified
  • (3) Whether the methodology has been peer reviewed
  • (4) Known or potential error rate of the method

Question 21:

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

  • (1) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II
  • (2) A - IV, B - II, C - I, D - III
  • (3) A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I
  • (4) A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I

Question 22:

Which of the following properties of the glass plays a key role in the Beckline method?

  • (1) Melting point
  • (2) Type of fracture
  • (3) Refractive Index
  • (4) It's manufacturing

Question 23:

The Government of India Printing press to print banknotes in India is located at?

  • (1) Chennai
  • (2) Nasik
  • (3) New Delhi
  • (4) Kolkata

Question 24:

Which of the following can be classified by Henry's system of classification?

  • (1) Questioned documents
  • (2) Digital evidences
  • (3) Poisons
  • (4) Fingerprints

Question 25:

A DNA Expert in a forensic science laboratory confirms:

A. Toxin in exhibit
B. Age of individual
C. Identity of an individual
D. Gender of an individual
E. Height of an individual

  • (1) A, B and E
  • (2) B, C and E
  • (3) B, C and D
  • (4) A, C and E

Question 26:

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

  • (1) A - III, B - II, C - I, D - IV
  • (2) A - IV, B - II, C - III, D - I
  • (3) A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II
  • (4) A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV

Question 27:

For voice analysis, the exhibits are forwarded to _______________ division of the Forensic Science Laboratory.

  • (1) Chemistry
  • (2) Physics
  • (3) Ballistics
  • (4) Documents

Question 28:

Which of the following statements correctly explains the relationship between force and momentum?

  • (1) The rate of change of momentum of a body is directly proportional to the applied force and occurs in the direction of the force.
  • (2) The rate of change of momentum of a body is inversely proportional to the applied force and always oppose the direction of the force.
  • (3) The rate of change of momentum of a body is proportional to the square of the applied force and takes place in the direction opposite to the force.
  • (4) The rate of change of momentum of a body is independent of the applied force but depends on the direction of motion of the body.

Question 29:

While casting a footwear print on sand, which of the following should be used prior to casting?

  • (1) Melted candle wax
  • (2) Shellac in alcohol spray
  • (3) Shellac in water spray
  • (4) Talcum powder

Question 30:

The study which involves the examination and analysis of soil is known as:

  • (1) Phrenology
  • (2) Pedology
  • (3) Petrology
  • (4) Podology

Question 31:

Among the given options, select the parts which are present in UV visible spectrophotometer.

A. Interferometer
B. Monochromator
C. Hollow cathode lamp
D. Deuterium lamp

  • (1) B and D only
  • (2) A and B only
  • (3) B and C only
  • (4) A and D only

Question 32:

As per the Mendelian inheritance pattern for the ABO blood group, which of these is incorrect with respect to the blood group of the child?

  • (1) Mother and Father both have "O" blood group and Child has "A" blood group
  • (2) Mother, Father and Child all have "A" blood group
  • (3) Mother has "A" blood group, Father has "B" blood group and Child has "AB" blood group
  • (4) Mother and child has "O" blood group and Father has "B" blood group

Question 33:

The angle or inclination of the axis of letters relative to the baseline is known as:

  • (1) Baseline
  • (2) Baseline alignment
  • (3) Alignment
  • (4) Slant

Question 34:

Which of the following detectors can be coupled with a gas chromatographic system?

A. Thermal conductivity detector
B. Photo diode-array detector
C. Flame ionization detector
D. Electro chemical detector

  • (1) A and D only
  • (2) C and D only
  • (3) A and C only
  • (4) B and D only

Question 35:

Which of the following is the correct sequence for restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLP) steps sequence?

A. Probing hybridization of separated DNA.
B. Blotting of digested DNA onto a membrane.
C. Isolation and restriction digestion of the DNA.
D. Visualization by autoradiography.

  • (1) A, B, C, D
  • (2) C, B, A, D
  • (3) B, A, D, C
  • (4) C, B, D, A

Question 36:

Which of the following produce antibodies directly?

  • (1) B-lymphocytes
  • (2) Helper T cells
  • (3) Nerve cells
  • (4) T-lymphocytes

Question 37:

Which of the following is correct about alpha-keratin in hair?

  • (1) It is alpha-helix, cross-linked by disulfide bonds.
  • (2) It is alpha-helix, but not cross-linked by disulfide bonds.
  • (3) It is alpha-fold, but not cross-linked by disulfide bonds.
  • (4) It is beta-sheet, cross-linked by disulfide bonds.

Question 38:

What fundamental concepts are demonstrated by Young's Double slit experiment

A. All light behaves as particle
B. Light exhibits wave like behaviour
C. The formation of bright and dark fringes through interference
D. Reflection of light from surface
E. Interference pattern produced using mono chromatic light

  • (1) B, C and E only
  • (2) A, B and D only
  • (3) A, C and D only
  • (4) B, C and D only

Question 39:

Which of the following is correct about saliva?

  • (1) Alpha-amylase is the only enzyme found in saliva.
  • (2) Saliva has salivary pepsin
  • (3) Saliva has alpha-amylase and lysozyme
  • (4) Lysozyme is the only enzyme found in saliva.

Question 40:

From the given options, which is not the type of primary incision?

A. U shaped
B. Y-shaped
C. Modified-Y shaped
D. I-shaped
E. T-shaped

  • (1) A and E only
  • (2) B and C only
  • (3) C and E only
  • (4) A and D only

Question 41:

Match the LIST-I (Element) with LIST-II (Group)

  • (1) A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
  • (2) A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
  • (3) A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II
  • (4) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II

Question 42:

On the end joints of the fingers, a number of basic patterns are formed by the friction ridge skin and remain constant:

A. Since its formation during embryonic life
B. Till delivery of the child
C. Through out the life of an individual after birth
D. Only till 6 months of gestation

  • (1) A and B only
  • (2) B and C only
  • (3) A and C only
  • (4) C and D only

Question 43:

Which one of the following is a correct combination of ionizer and analyser that can make a Mass Spectrometer useful to analyze biomolecules?

  • (1) Quadrupole(Q)-Time-of-flight (TOF)
  • (2) Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI)-Time-of-flight (TOF)
  • (3) Time-of-flight (TOF)
  • (4) Quadrupole-ion trap

Question 44:

Which one of these is an instrumental technique used to examine the DNA?

  • (1) Electrophoresis
  • (2) Gas chromatography
  • (3) AAS
  • (4) NMR

Question 45:

Choose the characters which can be classified as individual character of a foot wear print:

A. Imbedded material
B. Wear pattern
C. Design
D. Sole material
E. Imperfections

  • (1) A, C and D only
  • (2) A, B and E only
  • (3) A, B and C only
  • (4) B, C and D only

Question 46:

Arrange the following microscope in the increasing order of resolving power:

A. SEM
B. Compound
C. TEM
D. Polarising
E. Fluorescence

  • (1) B, D, E, A, C
  • (2) A, B, C, D, E
  • (3) D, C, B, E, A
  • (4) E, D, C, A, B

Question 47:

Match the LIST-I (Spectroscopy) with LIST-II (Application)

  • (1) A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
  • (2) A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
  • (3) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II
  • (4) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II

Question 48:

Arrange the following elements in increasing order of their atomic number:

A. Zr
B. Xe
C. Ag
D. Ba
E. Rb

  • (1) A, B, E, C, D
  • (2) E, C, A, D, B
  • (3) E, A, C, B, D
  • (4) A, B, C, D, E

Question 49:

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

  • (1) A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
  • (2) A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III
  • (3) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II
  • (4) A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I

Question 50:

Which of the following method is considered as the most basic and least accurate form of crime scene mapping?

  • (1) Triangulation
  • (2) Rectangular coordinate
  • (3) Base line
  • (4) Polar/grid coordinate

Question 51:

The permanent record of the size and distance between the crime scene and the physical evidence, is best preserved in the form of:

  • (1) Crime scene photography
  • (2) Crime scene videography
  • (3) Crime scene sketching
  • (4) Crime scene sketching

Question 52:

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

  • (1) A - III, B - II, C - I, D - IV
  • (2) A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
  • (3) A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III
  • (4) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II

Question 53:

Arrange the instruments in increasing order of their sensitivity:

A. GC-ECD
B. TLC
C. HPLC-PDA
D. GC-QToF
E. HPLC-RI

  • (1) A, B, C, D, E
  • (2) B, E, C, A, D
  • (3) C, E, A, D, B
  • (4) E, A, D, C, B

Question 54:

Which of the following is not one of the basic types of vehicular accident crime scene photography?

  • (1) Over all photograph
  • (2) Mid range photograph
  • (3) Close up photograph
  • (4) Panoramic photograph

Question 55:

Arrange the instruments in increasing order of their sensitivity:

A. GC-ECD
B. TLC
C. HPLC-PDA
D. GC-TCD
E. HPLC-RI

  • (1) A, B, C, D, E
  • (2) B, E, C, A, D
  • (3) C, E, A, D, B
  • (4) E, B, D, C, A

Question 56:

The Gustafson Method is used to calculate the age of human beings":

(1) Above 21 years
(2) Upto 10 years
(3) Foetus in womb
(4) Between 10-20 years

  • (A) Attrition (wear on the biting surfaces).
  • (B) Periodontosis (gum line recession).
  • (C) Secondary dentin formation.
  • (D) Cementum apposition at the root.
  • (E) Root resorption.

Question 57:

Which acid is known as aqua fortis?

  • (1) Sulphuric acid
  • (2) Nitric acid
  • (3) Hydrochloric acid
  • (4) Carbonic acid

Question 58:

The composition of gun powder is:

  • (1) Potassium nitrate 75%, Sulphur 15%, Charcoal 10%
  • (2) Nitroglycerin 30%, Nitrocellulose 65%, Mineral jelly 5%
  • (3) Nitrated wood Cellulose 20%, Potassium Nitrate 60%, Carbon 20%
  • (4) Nitroglycerin 58%, Nitrocellulose 37%, Mineral jelly 5%

Question 59:

Which metal poisoning caused Minamata disease which took place in Japan by eating contaminated fish in 1956?

  • (1) Lead
  • (2) Arsenic
  • (3) Mercury
  • (4) Thallium

Question 60:

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

  • (1) A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV
  • (2) A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
  • (3) A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III
  • (4) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II

Question 61:

Kozelka and Hine test is used to detect

  • (1) Blood Alcohol
  • (2) Metallic poisons in blood
  • (3) Drugs in blood
  • (4) Blood sugar

Question 62:

CNS depressant Speed balls are combination of:

  • (1) Cannabis and cocaine
  • (2) Alcohol and chloral
  • (3) Heroin and cocaine
  • (4) Heroin and opium

Question 63:

Which of the following statements are true?

A. Ganja is prepared from dried root and stem
B. Majoon is prepared by combining ganja with opium
C. Ganja is also known as ganjhabhanga
D. Hashish is a viscous oil obtained from Cannabis Sativa

  • (1) B and D only
  • (2) B and C only
  • (3) A and D only
  • (4) C and D only

Question 64:

The method which is used for three dimensional reconstruction of crime scene that requires many parts of the crime scene to be measured for determining the height and size of evidence is known as:

  • (1) Anthropometry
  • (2) Photogrammetry
  • (3) Geometry
  • (4) Micro colourmetry

Question 65:

Irradiation of a mixture of ethylene and mercury vapor with light of wavelength 253.7nm brings about the dissociation of ethylene. The reaction is an example of:

  • (1) Chemiluminescence
  • (2) Bioluminescence
  • (3) Photosensitized reaction
  • (4) Internal conversion reaction

Question 66:

When a person leans up against an object present at the scene of crime and leaves behind the pattern of his or her clothing, is called as:

  • (1) Biofing impression
  • (2) Fiber impression
  • (3) Fabric impression
  • (4) Ligature impression

Question 67:

If two bodies named A and B exert force \(F_{AB}\) and \(F_{BA}\) on each other, the expression \(F_{AB} = -F_{BA}\) signifies which law?

  • (1) Newton's law
  • (2) Bernoulli's Principle
  • (3) Boyle's law
  • (4) Kepler's law

Question 68:

Which of the following acid is also known as spirit of salts?

  • (1) Sulphuric acid
  • (2) Nitric acid
  • (3) Hydrochloric acid
  • (4) Oxalic acid

Question 69:

Pure alkaloidal cocaine which can also be smoked is commonly known as?

  • (1) Eve
  • (2) Crystal
  • (3) Base ball
  • (4) Angel dust

Question 70:

Match the LIST-I (CPO) with LIST-II (Motto)

  • (1) A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
  • (2) A - I, B - III, C - IV, D - II
  • (3) A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I
  • (4) A - I, B - III, C - II, D - IV

Question 71:

Arrange in the proper sequence the process/procedure for making paper.

A. The pulp is cooled in large digesters.
B. The pulp is sent to refiners where the fibers are cut to a standard size.
C. It is bleached and put into a beater where color and size can be added.
D. It is blown under pressure to separate the fibers and remove extraneous materials.
E. The paper is dried and calendered.

  • (1) A, B, C, D, E
  • (2) A, D, C, B, E
  • (3) A, C, B, D, E
  • (4) A, C, D, B, E

Question 72:

The United States Department of Justice started a training programme called ICITAP mainly to train police officers of which part of the world?

  • (1) Middle East
  • (2) Indian Subcontinent
  • (3) Oceania
  • (4) Latin America

Question 73:

The Cobra battalion works under the operational command of which of the following Police organization?

  • (1) SSB
  • (2) CRPF
  • (3) ITBP
  • (4) CISF

Question 74:

The Ministry which governs BSF is :

  • (1) Ministry of Defense
  • (2) Ministry of Home Affairs
  • (3) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • (4) Directly under PMO

Question 75:

The Headquarters of Assam rifles is located at:

  • (1) Shillong
  • (2) Dibrugarh
  • (3) Guwahati
  • (4) New Delhi

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