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M.Sc. Forensic Science- NFAT Mock Test

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

Physics (25 Questions)

1. A particle moves in a circular path with constant speed. The acceleration of the particle is:

A) Zero
B) Directed toward the center
C) Directed along the tangent
D) Constant in magnitude and direction

2. The electric field inside a uniformly charged spherical conductor is:

A) Constant and non-zero
B) Proportional to the distance from the center
C) Zero
D) Proportional to the square of the distance

3. A wave has a frequency of 500 Hz and a wavelength of 0.68 m. The speed of the wave is:

A) 340 m/s
B) 500 m/s
C) 680 m/s
D) 250 m/s

4. The critical angle for a medium with a refractive index of 1.6 relative to air is approximately:

A) 41.8°
B) 38.7°
C) 48.6°
D) 30.0°

5. A capacitor of 10 µF is charged to 100 V. The energy stored in the capacitor is:

A) 0.05 J
B) 0.1 J
C) 0.005 J
D) 0.5 J

6. The moment of inertia of a thin rod of mass M and length L about an axis perpendicular to the rod through its center is:

A) ML²/12
B) ML²/3
C) ML²/6
D) ML²/4

7. A radioactive isotope decays to 12.5% of its original activity in 24 days. The half-life of the isotope is:

A) 6 days
B) 8 days
C) 12 days
D) 16 days

8. The de Broglie wavelength of an electron accelerated through a potential difference of 100 V is approximately:

A) 0.123 nm
B) 1.23 nm
C) 0.0123 nm
D) 12.3 nm

9. The torque on a dipole in a uniform electric field is maximum when the angle between the dipole moment and the field is:

A) 90°
B) 0°
C) 45°
D) 180°

10. The coefficient of viscosity of a liquid is 0.002 Pa·s. If a force of 0.01 N is applied over an area of 0.1 m², the velocity gradient is:

A) 50 s⁻¹
B) 25 s⁻¹
C) 100 s⁻¹
D) 10 s⁻¹

11. The fringe width in a Young’s double-slit experiment is 0.2 mm when the wavelength is 600 nm. If the wavelength is changed to 400 nm, the new fringe width is:

A) 0.3 mm
B) 0.24 mm
C) 0.133 mm
D) 0.15 mm

12. A body of mass 2 kg is projected vertically upwards with a velocity of 10 m/s. The maximum height reached is (g = 10 m/s²):

A) 5 m
B) 10 m
C) 15 m
D) 20 m

13. The magnetic field at the center of a circular loop carrying a current of 2 A and radius 0.1 m is:

A) 2.51 × 10⁻⁵ T
B) 1.26 × 10⁻⁵ T
C) 5.02 × 10⁻⁵ T
D) 3.14 × 10⁻⁵ T

14. The efficiency of a Carnot engine operating between 400 K and 300 K is:

A) 50%
B) 33.3%
C) 25%
D) 75%

15. The time period of a simple pendulum on the moon (g_moon = g/6) compared to Earth is:

A) √6 times
B) 1/√6 times
C) 6 times
D) 1/6 times

16. A convex lens of focal length 20 cm forms an image at a distance of 30 cm from the lens. The object distance is:

A) 15 cm
B) 12 cm
C) 60 cm
D) 40 cm

17. The energy of a photon with a wavelength of 400 nm is approximately (h = 6.626 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s, c = 3 × 10⁸ m/s):

A) 3.1 eV
B) 4.1 eV
C) 3.1 × 10⁻¹⁹ J
D) 4.1 × 10⁻¹⁹ J

18. The resistivity of a wire is 1.6 × 10⁻⁸ Ω·m, its length is 2 m, and its cross-sectional area is 0.5 mm². The resistance of the wire is:

A) 0.064 Ω
B) 0.032 Ω
C) 0.128 Ω
D) 0.016 Ω

19. The escape velocity from a planet of mass M and radius R is:

A) √(GM/R)
B) √(2GM/R)
C) √(GM/2R)
D) √(2GM/R²)

20. The angular momentum of a rotating body is conserved when:

A) Net force is zero
B) Net energy is zero
C) Net torque is zero
D) Net velocity is zero

21. The frequency of a tuning fork is 256 Hz. If the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s, the wavelength of the sound produced is:

A) 1.33 m
B) 0.75 m
C) 2.0 m
D) 1.0 m

22. The work done by a gas during an isothermal expansion is given by:

A) PV
B) nRT ln(V₂/V₁)
C) nRT
D) PV ln(T₂/T₁)

23. The impedance of a series LCR circuit at resonance is:

A) Maximum
B) Zero
C) Equal to resistance
D) Infinite

24. A particle of mass 0.1 kg is moving with a velocity of 5 m/s. Its de Broglie wavelength is (h = 6.626 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s):

A) 1.33 × 10⁻³³ m
B) 1.33 × 10⁻³² m
C) 6.626 × 10⁻³³ m
D) 6.626 × 10⁻³² m

25. The specific heat capacity of a gas at constant volume is 0.5 kJ/kg·K, and at constant pressure is 0.8 kJ/kg·K. The gas constant R is:

A) 0.2 kJ/kg·K
B) 0.3 kJ/kg·K
C) 0.4 kJ/kg·K
D) 0.1 kJ/kg·K

Chemistry (25 Questions)

26. The hybridization of carbon in acetylene (C₂H₂) is:

A) sp
B) sp²
C) sp³
D) dsp²

27. The standard enthalpy change for the reaction 2H₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2H₂O(l) is -572 kJ. The enthalpy of formation of H₂O(l) is:

A) -286 kJ/mol
B) -286 kJ/mol
C) -572 kJ/mol
D) -143 kJ/mol

28. The pH of a 0.01 M solution of HCl is:

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

29. The bond order of O₂⁺ is:

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

30. The rate constant of a first-order reaction is 0.0693 min⁻¹. The half-life of the reaction is:

A) 10 min
B) 20 min
C) 5 min
D) 15 min

31. The oxidation number of sulfur in H₂SO₅ is:

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

32. The IUPAC name of CH₃CH₂COCH₃ is:

A) Butan-2-one
B) Propan-2-one
C) Butan-1-one
D) Pentan-2-one

33. The coordination number of the central ion in [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ is:

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

34. The number of moles of NaOH required to neutralize 0.1 mol of H₂SO₄ is:

A) 0.1 mol
B) 0.2 mol
C) 0.05 mol
D) 0.4 mol

35. The shape of XeF₄ molecule according to VSEPR theory is:

A) Square planar
B) Tetrahedral
C) Trigonal bipyramidal
D) Octahedral

36. The Gibbs free energy change for a reaction is negative. The reaction is:

A) Non-spontaneous
B) Spontaneous
C) At equilibrium
D) Reversible

37. The molar conductivity of a 0.01 M solution of NaCl is 120 S cm² mol⁻¹. The conductivity of the solution is:

A) 0.012 S cm⁻¹
B) 0.0012 S cm⁻¹
C) 0.0012 S cm⁻¹
D) 0.12 S cm⁻¹

38. The functional group in CH₃CH₂OH is:

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

39. The order of a reaction with a rate law of rate = k[A]²[B] is:

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

40. The magnetic moment of [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻ is (Ni atomic number = 28):

A) 0
B) 1.73 BM
C) 2.83 BM
D) 3.87 BM

41. The solubility product of AgCl is 1.8 × 10⁻¹⁰. The solubility of AgCl in water is:

A) 1.8 × 10⁻⁵ mol/L
B) 3.6 × 10⁻⁵ mol/L
C) 1.34 × 10⁻⁵ mol/L
D) 2.68 × 10⁻⁵ mol/L

42. The catalyst used in the hydrogenation of alkenes is:

A) Iron
B) Nickel
C) Copper
D) Zinc

43. The degree of dissociation of a 0.1 M weak acid with Ka = 1 × 10⁻⁵ is:

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

44. The number of sigma and pi bonds in benzene (C₆H₆) is:

A) 12 sigma, 3 pi
B) 12 sigma, 6 pi
C) 6 sigma, 3 pi
D) 6 sigma, 6 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 primary product of the ozonolysis of ethene followed by hydrolysis is:

A) Formaldehyde
B) Acetaldehyde
C) Ethanol
D) Methanol

47. The crystal field splitting energy (Δ₀) for [Cr(H₂O)₆]³⁺ is higher than that for:

A) [Cr(CN)₆]³⁻
B) [CrF₆]³⁻
C) [Cr(NH₃)₆]³⁺
D) [Cr(en)₃]³⁺

48. The van’t Hoff factor for a 0.1 M solution of K₂SO₄ is:

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

49. The major product of the reaction of 1-butene with HBr in the presence of peroxide is:

A) 1-Bromobutane
B) 2-Bromobutane
C) 1,2-Dibromobutane
D) 2,2-Dibromobutane

50. The equilibrium constant for the reaction N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) ⇌ 2NH₃(g) is 4 × 10⁻⁴ at 300 K. The equilibrium constant for 2NH₃(g) ⇌ N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) is:

A) 4 × 10⁻⁴
B) 2.5 × 10³
C) 1.6 × 10⁻⁸
D) 8 × 10⁻⁴

Biology (25 Questions)

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

A) 32
B) 36
C) 38
D) 30

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

A) UAC
B) UAG
C) AUG
D) CAU

53. The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is disturbed by:

A) Natural selection
B) Random mating
C) Large population size
D) No mutations

54. The primary site of protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells is:

A) Nucleus
B) Rough endoplasmic reticulum
C) Mitochondria
D) Golgi apparatus

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

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

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

A) Mutation
B) Genetic drift
C) Gene flow
D) Natural selection

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

A) Insulin
B) Parathormone
C) Adrenaline
D) Thyroxine

58. The process of RNA synthesis is called:

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

59. The number of chromosomes in a human somatic cell is:

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

60. The enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to lactate in anaerobic conditions is:

A) Pyruvate kinase
B) Lactate dehydrogenase
C) Pyruvate decarboxylase
D) Aldolase

61. The C4 pathway in plants is an adaptation to:

A) Low light conditions
B) High humidity
C) High temperature and low water availability
D) Low CO₂ concentrations

62. The neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction is:

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

63. The primary site of gas exchange in the lungs is:

A) Bronchi
B) Alveoli
C) Trachea
D) Bronchioles

64. The genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21 is:

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

65. The process by which bacteria take up foreign DNA from the environment is:

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

66. The primary pigment involved in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis is:

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

67. The term ‘homeostasis’ refers to:

A) Cell division
B) Energy production
C) Maintenance of a stable internal environment
D) Protein synthesis

68. The enzyme responsible for unwinding DNA during replication is:

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

69. The organelle responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the liver is:

A) Mitochondria
B) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
C) Lysosomes
D) Golgi apparatus

70. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used to:

A) Synthesize proteins
B) Sequence DNA
C) Amplify DNA
D) Edit genes

71. The hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells is:

A) Erythropoietin
B) Insulin
C) Glucagon
D) Cortisol

72. The stage of meiosis where crossing over occurs is:

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

73. The molecule that carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis is:

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

74. The primary function of the lysosome is:

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

75. The term ‘apoptosis’ refers to:

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

Basics of Forensic Science (25 Questions)

76. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in forensic science is primarily used to:

A) Identify fingerprints
B) Amplify DNA samples
C) Analyze gunshot residue
D) Detect poisons

77. The ridge characteristics of fingerprints used for identification are called:

A) Loops
B) Arches
C) Minutiae
D) Whorls

78. The primary advantage of using short tandem repeats (STRs) in DNA profiling is:

A) High polymorphism
B) Low mutation rate
C) Large sample requirement
D) Slow processing time

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

A) Luminol test
B) Takayama test
C) Kastle-Meyer test
D) Phenolphthalein test

80. The technique used to identify the elemental composition of trace evidence is:

A) Gas chromatography
B) Mass spectrometry
C) Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
D) Infrared spectroscopy

81. The angle of impact of a bloodstain can be used to determine:

A) The point of origin of the blood
B) The type of blood
C) The age of the bloodstain
D) The DNA profile

82. The primary method for analyzing volatile compounds in arson investigations is:

A) Scanning electron microscopy
B) Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
C) Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy
D) Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy

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

A) Glucose in blood
B) Hemoglobin in blood
C) Potassium in vitreous humor
D) Sodium in cerebrospinal fluid

84. The technique used to compare tool marks in forensic investigations is:

A) Comparison microscopy
B) Scanning electron microscopy
C) X-ray diffraction
D) Infrared spectroscopy

85. The primary purpose of a forensic autopsy is to:

A) Identify the victim
B) Determine the cause and manner of death
C) Collect fingerprints
D) Analyze gunshot residue

86. The technique used to detect latent fingerprints on non-porous surfaces is:

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

87. The primary source of error in DNA profiling is:

A) Sample contamination
B) Low polymorphism
C) High mutation rate
D) Incomplete database

88. The technique used to analyze the composition of paint samples is:

A) Gas chromatography
B) Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy
C) Mass spectrometry
D) Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy

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

A) Analyze gunshot residue
B) Study insect activity
C) Identify individuals through dental records
D) Examine skeletal remains

90. The technique used to determine the blood alcohol concentration is:

A) Gas chromatography
B) Infrared spectroscopy
C) Mass spectrometry
D) Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy

91. The primary purpose of maintaining the chain of custody is to:

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

92. The technique used to analyze the chemical composition of inks is:

A) Scanning electron microscopy
B) X-ray diffraction
C) Thin-layer chromatography
D) Comparison microscopy

93. The primary method for estimating the time of death using insect activity is:

A) Forensic entomology
B) Forensic anthropology
C) Forensic pathology
D) Forensic serology

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

A) Blood
B) Hair shaft
C) Saliva
D) Skin cells

95. The technique used to analyze the striation marks on a bullet is:

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

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

A) Ninhydrin
B) Cyanoacrylate fuming
C) Laser illumination
D) Ultraviolet light

97. The primary purpose of forensic serology is to:

A) Analyze fingerprints
B) Identify body fluids
C) Examine skeletal remains
D) Study insect activity

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

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

99. The primary purpose of forensic anthropology is to:

A) Analyze skeletal remains for identification
B) Identify body fluids
C) Analyze gunshot residue
D) Detect latent fingerprints

100. The primary method for determining the age of a bloodstain is:

A) Gas chromatography
B) Spectrophotometry
C) Mass spectrometry
D) Thin-layer chromatography

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