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M.Sc. Forensic Science - NFAT 2025 Mock Test

NFAT Entrance Exam Mock Test for M.Sc. Forensic Science 2025

Physics (25 Questions)

1. A particle moves with a constant acceleration of 4 m/s² for 10 s, starting from rest. The distance covered is:

A) 100 m
B) 150 m
C) 200 m
D) 250 m

2. A sound wave has a wavelength of 2 m and a speed of 340 m/s. Its frequency is:

A) 85 Hz
B) 170 Hz
C) 340 Hz
D) 680 Hz

3. A convex mirror has a focal length of 25 cm. An object is placed 50 cm from the mirror. The image distance is:

A) 16.67 cm
B) 25 cm
C) 50 cm
D) 75 cm

4. The resistivity of a material is 2 × 10⁻⁸ Ω·m. The resistance of a wire of length 1 m and cross-sectional area 2 mm² is:

A) 0.01 Ω
B) 0.02 Ω
C) 0.05 Ω
D) 0.1 Ω

5. A stone is dropped from a height of 19.6 m (g = 9.8 m/s²). The time taken to reach the ground is:

A) 1 s
B) 2 s
C) 3 s
D) 4 s

6. The work done in compressing a spring with spring constant 200 N/m by 0.1 m is:

A) 1 J
B) 2 J
C) 1 J
D) 0.5 J

7. A concave lens forms a virtual image half the size of the object. If the object distance is 20 cm, the focal length is:

A) -10 cm
B) -20 cm
C) -30 cm
D) -40 cm

8. A radioactive isotope has a half-life of 8 days. The fraction of the sample remaining after 24 days is:

A) 1/8
B) 1/4
C) 1/2
D) 1/16

9. The electric potential at a point 0.2 m from a point charge of 5 µC is:

A) 2.25 × 10⁴ V
B) 4.5 × 10⁴ V
C) 2.25 × 10⁵ V
D) 1.125 × 10⁵ V

10. The torque on a body with moment of inertia 3 kg·m² and angular acceleration 2 rad/s² is:

A) 3 N·m
B) 6 N·m
C) 9 N·m
D) 12 N·m

11. The refractive index of a medium is 1.5. The critical angle relative to air is:

A) 41.8°
B) 45°
C) 60°
D) 30°

12. The power dissipated in a 20 Ω resistor with a voltage of 40 V across it is:

A) 40 W
B) 80 W
C) 80 W
D) 160 W

13. The time period of a satellite orbiting at a height equal to Earth's radius (g = 9.8 m/s², R = 6400 km) is:

A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 36 hours
D) 48 hours

14. The work done in moving a 5 µC charge across a potential difference of 100 V is:

A) 5 × 10⁻⁴ J
B) 2.5 × 10⁻⁴ J
C) 10 × 10⁻⁴ J
D) 1 × 10⁻⁴ J

15. The de Broglie wavelength of a proton accelerated through 200 V (h = 6.626 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s, m = 1.67 × 10⁻²⁷ kg) is approximately:

A) 0.02 nm
B) 0.04 nm
C) 0.02 nm
D) 0.08 nm

16. The speed of sound in air at 20°C is approximately:

A) 300 m/s
B) 340 m/s
C) 360 m/s
D) 320 m/s

17. The volume of an ideal gas is doubled at constant pressure and temperature. The new pressure is:

A) Doubled
B) Halved
C) Same as initial
D) Quadrupled

18. The power of a lens with a focal length of 0.25 m is:

A) 2 D
B) 4 D
C) -2 D
D) -4 D

19. The magnetic field at a distance of 0.05 m from a straight wire carrying 10 A is:

A) 4 × 10⁻⁵ T
B) 2 × 10⁻⁵ T
C) 8 × 10⁻⁵ T
D) 1 × 10⁻⁵ T

20. The potential energy of a 1 kg object at a height of 10 m (g = 9.8 m/s²) is:

A) 49 J
B) 98 J
C) 98 J
D) 196 J

21. The efficiency of a Carnot engine operating between 500 K and 300 K is:

A) 20%
B) 40%
C) 60%
D) 80%

22. The wavelength of light emitted by an electron transitioning from n=4 to n=2 in a hydrogen atom is approximately (R = 1.097 × 10⁷ m⁻¹):

A) 486 nm
B) 656 nm
C) 434 nm
D) 410 nm

23. The force on a charge of 2 µC in an electric field of 5 × 10³ N/C is:

A) 5 × 10⁻³ N
B) 2.5 × 10⁻³ N
C) 10 × 10⁻³ N
D) 20 × 10⁻³ N

24. The moment of inertia of a solid sphere of mass M and radius R about its diameter is:

A) MR²/5
B) 2MR²/5
C) MR²/3
D) 2MR²/3

25. The unit of surface tension is:

A) N/m
B) N·m
C) N/m²
D) N·m²

Chemistry (25 Questions)

26. The hybridization of the central atom in SF₆ is:

A) sp³d
B) sp³d²
C) sp³
D) d²sp³

27. The standard enthalpy of formation of CO₂(g) is -393.5 kJ/mol. The enthalpy change for the formation of 2 moles of CO₂(g) is:

A) -787 kJ
B) -393.5 kJ
C) +787 kJ
D) +393.5 kJ

28. The pH of a 0.001 M NaOH solution is:

A) 10
B) 11
C) 11
D) 12

29. The bond order of N₂ is:

A) 3
B) 2
C) 1.5
D) 2.5

30. The rate constant of a second-order reaction is 0.05 L/mol·s. The half-life for a 0.2 M solution is:

A) 50 s
B) 100 s
C) 25 s
D) 200 s

31. The oxidation number of phosphorus in H₃PO₄ is:

A) +3
B) +4
C) +5
D) +6

32. The IUPAC name of CH₃COCH₃ is:

A) Methanal
B) Propanone
C) Ethanal
D) Butanone

33. The coordination number of the central ion in [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻ is:

A) 4
B) 6
C) 5
D) 8

34. The number of moles of HCl required to neutralize 0.2 mol of Na₂CO₃ is:

A) 0.1 mol
B) 0.2 mol
C) 0.4 mol
D) 0.8 mol

35. The shape of the PCl₃ molecule according to VSEPR theory is:

A) Tetrahedral
B) Trigonal pyramidal
C) Trigonal planar
D) Linear

36. A reaction has a positive entropy change and a negative enthalpy change. The reaction is:

A) Always spontaneous
B) Never spontaneous
C) Spontaneous at high temperatures
D) Spontaneous at low temperatures

37. The molar conductivity of a 0.02 M KCl solution is 150 S cm² mol⁻¹. The conductivity is:

A) 0.003 S cm⁻¹
B) 0.003 S cm⁻¹
C) 0.015 S cm⁻¹
D) 0.15 S cm⁻¹

38. The functional group in CH₃COOH is:

A) Hydroxyl
B) Carbonyl
C) Carboxyl
D) Amine

39. The order of a reaction with rate law rate = k[A][B] is:

A) 2
B) 1
C) 3
D) 0

40. The magnetic moment of [Fe(H₂O)₆]²⁺ is (Fe atomic number = 26):

A) 0
B) 1.73 BM
C) 4.90 BM
D) 2.83 BM

41. The solubility product of BaSO₄ is 1.1 × 10⁻¹⁰. The solubility in water is:

A) 1.1 × 10⁻⁵ mol/L
B) 1.05 × 10⁻⁵ mol/L
C) 2.2 × 10⁻⁵ mol/L
D) 5.5 × 10⁻⁶ mol/L

42. The catalyst used in the Haber process for ammonia production is:

A) Platinum
B) Nickel
C) Iron
D) Vanadium pentoxide

43. The degree of dissociation of a 0.01 M weak acid with Ka = 1 × 10⁻⁶ is:

A) 1%
B) 0.1%
C) 2%
D) 0.01%

44. The number of sigma and pi bonds in ethyne (C₂H₂) is:

A) 3 sigma, 2 pi
B) 3 sigma, 2 pi
C) 4 sigma, 1 pi
D) 2 sigma, 3 pi

45. The standard electrode potential of Zn²⁺/Zn is -0.76 V, and that of Cu²⁺/Cu is +0.34 V. The cell potential of the Zn-Cu cell is:

A) 0.42 V
B) 0.76 V
C) 1.10 V
D) 1.52 V

46. The major product of the reaction of propene with HBr in the presence of peroxides is:

A) 1-Bromopropane
B) 2-Bromopropane
C) 1,2-Dibromopropane
D) 1,1-Dibromopropane

47. The crystal field splitting energy (Δ₀) for [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ is higher than that for:

A) [Fe(H₂O)₆]²⁺
B) [Fe(NH₃)₆]²⁺
C) [FeCl₆]⁴⁻
D) [FeBr₆]⁴⁻

48. The van’t Hoff factor for a 0.1 M solution of Na₃PO₄ is:

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

49. The primary product of the ozonolysis of propene followed by reductive hydrolysis is:

A) Formaldehyde
B) Acetaldehyde
C) Propanal
D) Butanal

50. The equilibrium constant for the reaction 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2SO₃(g) is 100 at 900 K. The equilibrium constant for 2SO₃(g) ⇌ 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) is:

A) 0.01
B) 0.1
C) 10
D) 100

Biology (25 Questions)

51. The number of ATP molecules produced per glucose molecule during glycolysis is:

A) 4
B) 2
C) 6
D) 8

52. The anticodon for the codon UUU on mRNA is:

A) AAA
B) UUU
C) AAA
D) CCC

53. The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium assumes no:

A) Mutations
B) Random mating
C) Large population
D) Gene flow

54. The site of ATP synthesis in a cell is:

A) Ribosomes
B) Mitochondria
C) Nucleus
D) Golgi apparatus

55. The restriction enzyme BamHI cuts DNA at the sequence:

A) GAATTC
B) AAGCTT
C) GGATCC
D) CTTAAG

56. The secondary source of genetic variation in a population is:

A) Mutation
B) Gene flow
C) Genetic drift
D) Selection

57. The hormone responsible for regulating blood glucose levels is:

A) Parathyroid hormone
B) Adrenaline
C) Insulin
D) Aldosterone

58. The process of mRNA synthesis is called:

A) Transcription
B) Translation
C) Replication
D) Transformation

59. The number of chromosomes in a human gamete is:

A) 46
B) 23
C) 44
D) 48

60. The enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is:

A) Lactate dehydrogenase
B) Pyruvate dehydrogenase
C) Hexokinase
D) Aldolase

61. The CAM pathway in plants is an adaptation to:

A) High temperatures
B) Arid conditions
C) High humidity
D) Low light

62. The neurotransmitter responsible for excitatory synaptic transmission is:

A) GABA
B) Dopamine
C) Glutamate
D) Serotonin

63. The primary site of water reabsorption in the nephron is:

A) Glomerulus
B) Proximal convoluted tubule
C) Distal convoluted tubule
D) Loop of Henle

64. The genetic disorder caused by an extra X chromosome in males is:

A) Down’s syndrome
B) Turner’s syndrome
C) Klinefelter’s syndrome
D) Phenylketonuria

65. The process by which bacteria transfer DNA via a virus is:

A) Transformation
B) Transduction
C) Conjugation
D) Replication

66. The accessory pigment that enhances light absorption in photosynthesis is:

A) Chlorophyll a
B) Chlorophyll b
C) Carotene
D) Xanthophyll

67. The term ‘metabolism’ refers to:

A) Chemical reactions in a cell
B) Cell division
C) Maintenance of internal balance
D) Protein synthesis

68. The enzyme responsible for joining DNA fragments during replication is:

A) Helicase
B) Polymerase
C) Ligase
D) Topoisomerase

69. The organelle responsible for protein modification and packaging is:

A) Mitochondria
B) Golgi apparatus
C) Lysosomes
D) Endoplasmic reticulum

70. The technique used to determine the sequence of DNA is:

A) Polymerase chain reaction
B) Gel electrophoresis
C) DNA sequencing
D) Gene cloning

71. The hormone that regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys is:

A) Insulin
B) Antidiuretic hormone
C) Aldosterone
D) Cortisol

72. The stage of meiosis where homologous chromosomes align at the equator is:

A) Prophase I
B) Anaphase I
C) Metaphase I
D) Prophase II

73. The molecule that forms the backbone of the ribosome is:

A) mRNA
B) tRNA
C) rRNA
D) DNA

74. The primary function of mitochondria is:

A) Protein synthesis
B) Energy production
C) Digestion of cellular waste
D) Lipid synthesis

75. The term ‘necrosis’ refers to:

A) Uncontrolled cell death
B) Programmed cell death
C) Cell differentiation
D) Cell division

Basics of Forensic Science (25 Questions)

76. The technique used to amplify DNA in forensic analysis is:

A) Gel electrophoresis
B) Mass spectrometry
C) Polymerase chain reaction
D) Thin-layer chromatography

77. The secondary classification of fingerprints includes:

A) Loops, whorls, and arches
B) Minutiae, ridges, and bifurcations
C) Patterns, cores, and deltas
D) Arches, ridges, and valleys

78. The advantage of nuclear DNA in forensic analysis is its:

A) High discrimination power
B) High copy number
C) Low mutation rate
D) Mitochondrial origin

79. The presumptive test for blood at a crime scene is:

A) Teichmann test
B) Takayama test
C) Luminol test
D) Amylase test

80. The technique used to analyze drug residues is:

A) Scanning electron microscopy
B) Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
C) Comparison microscopy
D) X-ray diffraction

81. The point of convergence in bloodstain pattern analysis indicates:

A) Blood volume
B) Origin of the bloodstain
C) Blood viscosity
D) Surface tension

82. The primary method for analyzing trace evidence is:

A) Liquid chromatography
B) Gas chromatography
C) Microscopy
D) Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy

83. The time since death can be estimated by measuring:

A) Blood glucose levels
B) Body temperature
C) Hemoglobin levels
D) Blood pH

84. The technique used to analyze glass fragments in forensic investigations is:

A) Refractive index measurement
B) Thin-layer chromatography
C) Gas chromatography
D) Mass spectrometry

85. The primary role of a forensic pathologist is to:

A) Analyze fingerprints
B) Identify body fluids
C) Determine cause of death
D) Study insect activity

86. The technique used to detect latent fingerprints on paper is:

A) Cyanoacrylate fuming
B) Iodine fuming
C) Ninhydrin
D) Silver nitrate

87. The primary source of error in fingerprint analysis is:

A) Human error
B) Contamination
C) Incomplete database
D) Low sample quality

88. The technique used to analyze soil samples is:

A) Microscopy
B) Gas chromatography
C) Thin-layer chromatography
D) Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy

89. The primary role of a forensic entomologist is to:

A) Analyze skeletal remains
B) Study insect activity
C) Identify body fluids
D) Detect toxic substances

90. The primary method for analyzing the chemical composition of drugs is:

A) X-ray diffraction
B) Comparison microscopy
C) Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
D) Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy

91. The primary purpose of documenting a crime scene is to:

A) Speed up evidence collection
B) Reduce evidence storage
C) Preserve evidence integrity
D) Simplify evidence analysis

92. The technique used to analyze hair samples is:

A) Gas chromatography
B) Microscopy
C) X-ray diffraction
D) Thin-layer chromatography

93. The primary method for estimating the time since death using body cooling is:

A) Algor mortis
B) Rigor mortis
C) Livor mortis
D) Forensic entomology

94. The primary source of nuclear DNA in forensic analysis is:

A) Hair shaft
B) Blood
C) Sweat
D) Urine

95. The technique used to analyze tool marks is:

A) Comparison microscopy
B) Gas chromatography
C) Mass spectrometry
D) Infrared spectroscopy

96. The primary method for detecting latent fingerprints on porous surfaces is:

A) Cyanoacrylate fuming
B) Iodine fuming
C) Ninhydrin
D) Silver nitrate

97. The primary purpose of forensic serology is to:

A) Analyze skeletal remains
B) Study insect activity
C) Identify body fluids
D) Detect toxic substances

98. The primary method for analyzing the chemical composition of gunshot residue is:

A) Thin-layer chromatography
B) Scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy
C) Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy
D) Gas chromatography

99. The primary role of a forensic toxicologist is to:

A) Analyze skeletal remains
B) Identify fingerprints
C) Detect toxic substances
D) Study insect activity

100. The primary method for determining the presence of semen at a crime scene is:

A) Luminol test
B) Acid phosphatase test
C) Kastle-Meyer test
D) Amylase test

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