History of Forensic Science

Who is considered the father of forensic toxicology?

• Alphonse Bertillon

• Mathieu Orfila

• Edmond Locard

• Francis Galton

What was the primary contribution of Alphonse Bertillon to forensic science?

• Fingerprint analysis

• DNA profiling

• Anthropometry

• Blood spatter analysis

Which principle states that 'every contact leaves a trace'?

• Locard's Exchange Principle

• Bertillon's Principle

• Orfila's Principle

• Galton's Principle

In which century did forensic science begin to develop as a distinct field?

• 16th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

What was the first scientific system used for personal identification?

• Fingerprinting

• DNA profiling

• Anthropometry

• Dental records

Who is known for developing the first method of fingerprint classification?

• Francis Galton

• Henry Faulds

• Juan Vucetich

• Edward Henry

Which of the following is a key application of forensic entomology?

• Determining time of death

• Identifying blood types

• Analyzing DNA

• Classifying fingerprints

What is the main focus of forensic odontology?

• Analysis of dental evidence

• Study of insects

• Examination of blood spatter

• Fingerprint analysis

Which forensic technique was first used in a criminal case in 1986?

• Fingerprinting

• DNA profiling

• Ballistics

• Toxicology

What is the primary role of a forensic pathologist?

• Analyze chemical substances

• Examine crime scenes

• Determine cause of death

• Identify fingerprints