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MSc Forensic Science - NFAT Mock Test

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

Physics (25 Questions)

1. A particle undergoes simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 0.1 m and a period of 2 s. The maximum velocity of the particle is:

A) 0.314 m/s
B) 0.628 m/s
C) 0.157 m/s
D) 1.256 m/s

2. The potential difference across a parallel plate capacitor with a plate separation of 2 mm and capacitance of 5 µF is 100 V. The charge stored is:

A) 500 µC
B) 250 µC
C) 1000 µC
D) 50 µC

3. A sound wave in air at 20°C has a frequency of 340 Hz and a wavelength of 1 m. The speed of sound is:

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

4. A lens has a power of +4 D. Its focal length is:

A) 0.4 m
B) 0.5 m
C) 0.25 m
D) 0.2 m

5. A body of mass 5 kg is lifted vertically through a height of 10 m. The work done against gravity (g = 9.8 m/s²) is:

A) 490 J
B) 500 J
C) 480 J
D) 510 J

6. The magnetic flux through a coil of 100 turns changes from 0.02 Wb to 0.08 Wb in 0.1 s. The induced emf is:

A) 60 V
B) 600 V
C) 6 V
D) 0.6 V

7. A radioactive sample has a half-life of 10 hours. The fraction of the sample remaining after 30 hours is:

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

8. The resolving power of a microscope is proportional to:

A) Wavelength of light
B) Focal length of the lens
C) Aperture size
D) Magnification

9. A particle of charge 2 µC is placed in an electric field of 500 N/C. The force experienced by the particle is:

A) 0.1 N
B) 0.001 N
C) 0.01 N
D) 1 N

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

A) MR²/5
B) MR²/3
C) 2MR²/5
D) MR²/2

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

A) 41.8°
B) 48.6°
C) 30.0°
D) 60.0°

12. A body of mass 3 kg moves with a velocity of 4 m/s. Its kinetic energy is:

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

13. The magnetic field at a distance of 0.2 m from a straight conductor carrying a current of 5 A is:

A) 5 × 10⁻⁶ T
B) 2.5 × 10⁻⁶ T
C) 5 × 10⁻⁵ T
D) 1 × 10⁻⁵ T

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

A) 40%
B) 50%
C) 60%
D) 30%

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

A) 0.02 nm
B) 0.002 nm
C) 0.2 nm
D) 2 nm

16. A convex mirror has a focal length of 15 cm. If an object is placed 30 cm from the mirror, the image distance is:

A) 10 cm
B) 20 cm
C) 10 cm (virtual)
D) 30 cm

17. The energy stored in a capacitor of capacitance 20 µF charged to 200 V is:

A) 0.4 J
B) 0.2 J
C) 0.04 J
D) 0.02 J

18. The angular velocity of a rotating disc increases from 2 rad/s to 10 rad/s in 4 s. The angular acceleration is:

A) 1 rad/s²
B) 2 rad/s²
C) 3 rad/s²
D) 4 rad/s²

19. The surface tension of a liquid is 0.07 N/m. The work done to form a soap bubble of radius 0.05 m is:

A) 8.8 × 10⁻³ J
B) 4.4 × 10⁻³ J
C) 1.76 × 10⁻² J
D) 2.2 × 10⁻³ J

20. The torque required to keep a body rotating at constant angular velocity is:

A) Zero
B) Constant and non-zero
C) Proportional to angular velocity
D) Proportional to angular acceleration

21. The Doppler shift in frequency for a source moving towards a stationary observer at 20 m/s (speed of sound = 340 m/s, source frequency = 500 Hz) is:

A) 30 Hz
B) 31.25 Hz
C) 25 Hz
D) 35 Hz

22. The impedance of a series LCR circuit is minimum when:

A) Inductive reactance is zero
B) Capacitive reactance is zero
C) Inductive and capacitive reactances are equal
D) Resistance is zero

23. The time period of a satellite in a circular orbit at a height of 400 km above Earth’s surface (R_E = 6400 km, g = 9.8 m/s²) is approximately:

A) 92 minutes
B) 84 minutes
C) 100 minutes
D) 76 minutes

24. The energy of a photon with a frequency of 5 × 10¹⁴ Hz (h = 6.626 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s) is:

A) 3.31 × 10⁻¹⁹ J
B) 3.31 × 10⁻¹⁹ J
C) 6.62 × 10⁻¹⁹ J
D) 1.66 × 10⁻¹⁹ J

25. The Reynolds number for a fluid flow in a pipe is 2500. The flow is:

A) Laminar
B) Turbulent
C) Transitional
D) Stationary

Chemistry (25 Questions)

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

A) sp³d
B) sp³d²
C) sp³
D) d²sp³

27. The enthalpy change for the combustion of methane is -890 kJ/mol. The enthalpy of formation of CO₂(g) is -393.5 kJ/mol and H₂O(l) is -286 kJ/mol. The enthalpy of formation of CH₄(g) is:

A) -74.8 kJ/mol
B) -104.8 kJ/mol
C) -50.8 kJ/mol
D) -120.8 kJ/mol

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

A) 10
B) 12
C) 11
D) 13

29. The bond order of N₂⁺ is:

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

30. The rate constant of a second-order reaction is 0.05 L/mol·s. If the initial concentration of the reactant is 0.2 M, the half-life is:

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

31. The oxidation number of phosphorus in H₃PO₄ is:

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

32. The IUPAC name of (CH₃)₂CHCHO is:

A) 2-Methylpropanal
B) Butanal
C) 3-Methylpropanal
D) Propanal

33. The coordination number of the central ion in [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ is:

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

34. The number of moles of HCl required to neutralize 0.2 mol of Ca(OH)₂ is:

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

35. The shape of the IF₇ molecule according to VSEPR theory is:

A) Pentagonal bipyramidal
B) Octahedral
C) Square pyramidal
D) Trigonal bipyramidal

36. The entropy change for a process is positive, and the enthalpy change is negative. The process is:

A) Non-spontaneous
B) Spontaneous at all temperatures
C) Spontaneous at low temperatures
D) Spontaneous at high temperatures

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

A) 0.015 S cm⁻¹
B) 0.03 S cm⁻¹
C) 0.003 S cm⁻¹
D) 0.0015 S cm⁻¹

38. The functional group in CH₃COOH is:

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

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

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

40. The magnetic moment of [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ is (Co atomic number = 27):

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

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

A) 1.1 × 10⁻⁵ mol/L
B) 2.2 × 10⁻⁵ mol/L
C) 1.05 × 10⁻⁵ mol/L
D) 3.3 × 10⁻⁵ mol/L

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

A) Nickel
B) Iron
C) Platinum
D) Palladium

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 acetylene (C₂H₂) is:

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

45. The standard electrode potential of Ag⁺/Ag is +0.80 V, and that of Zn²⁺/Zn is -0.76 V. The cell potential of the Zn-Ag cell is:

A) 0.04 V
B) 1.04 V
C) 1.56 V
D) 0.76 V

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

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

47. The crystal field splitting energy (Δ₀) for [Fe(H₂O)₆]²⁺ is lower than that for:

A) [FeF₆]⁴⁻
B) [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻
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 1-butene followed by reductive hydrolysis is:

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

50. The equilibrium constant for the reaction 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2SO₃(g) is 16 at 400 K. The equilibrium constant for 2SO₃(g) ⇌ 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) is:

A) 0.25
B) 0.0625
C) 4
D) 8

Biology (25 Questions)

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

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

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

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

53. The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium assumes:

A) Small population size
B) No natural selection
C) High mutation rate
D) Limited gene flow

54. The site of ATP synthesis in mitochondria is:

A) Outer membrane
B) Intermembrane space
C) Inner membrane
D) Matrix

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

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

56. The primary source of genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms is:

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

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

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

58. The process of protein synthesis from mRNA is called:

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

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

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

60. The enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of glucose-6-phosphate to fructose-6-phosphate in glycolysis is:

A) Hexokinase
B) Pyruvate kinase
C) Phosphoglucose isomerase
D) Aldolase

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

A) Arid environments
B) High humidity
C) Low light conditions
D) High CO₂ concentrations

62. The neurotransmitter responsible for excitatory synaptic transmission is:

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

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

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

64. The genetic disorder caused by a missing X chromosome is:

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

65. The process by which bacteria exchange genetic material through a pilus is:

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

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

A) Chlorophyll b
B) Chlorophyll a
C) Phycocyanin
D) Chlorin

67. The term ‘osmoregulation’ refers to:

A) Energy production
B) Protein synthesis
C) Maintenance of water and ion balance
D) Cell division

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

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

69. The organelle responsible for cellular respiration is:

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

70. The technique used to separate DNA fragments based on size is:

A) PCR
B) Gel electrophoresis
C) Gene cloning
D) DNA sequencing

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

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

72. The stage of meiosis where homologous chromosomes separate is:

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

73. The molecule that provides energy for protein synthesis is:

A) NADH
B) GTP
C) FADH₂
D) ADP

74. The primary function of the Golgi apparatus is:

A) Protein synthesis
B) Energy production
C) Protein modification and packaging
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 specific DNA sequences in forensic analysis is:

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

77. The primary classification of fingerprints includes:

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

78. The advantage of using mitochondrial DNA in forensic analysis is:

A) Low copy number
B) High mutation rate
C) High copy number
D) Slow degradation

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

A) Takayama test
B) Kastle-Meyer test
C) Teichmann test
D) Hemin crystal test

80. The technique used to identify the elemental composition of gunshot residue is:

A) Scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy
B) Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
C) Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy
D) Thin-layer chromatography

81. The angle of impact of a bloodstain is determined by:

A) Blood viscosity
B) Surface texture
C) Ratio of width to length of the stain
D) Blood volume

82. The primary method for analyzing drug residues in forensic toxicology is:

A) Infrared spectroscopy
B) Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
C) Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy
D) Comparison microscopy

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

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

84. The technique used to compare hair samples in forensic investigations is:

A) Gas chromatography
B) Mass spectrometry
C) Microscopy
D) X-ray diffraction

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

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

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

A) Ninhydrin
B) Cyanoacrylate fuming
C) Silver nitrate
D) Laser illumination

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

A) Low ridge detail
B) High mutation rate
C) Human error in interpretation
D) Incomplete database

88. The technique used to analyze the composition of glass fragments is:

A) Gas chromatography
B) Refractive index measurement
C) Thin-layer chromatography
D) Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy

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

A) Analyze skeletal remains
B) Identify body fluids
C) Estimate time since death using insect activity
D) Detect latent fingerprints

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

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

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

A) Speed up evidence analysis
B) Ensure evidence admissibility in court
C) Reduce evidence storage
D) Simplify evidence collection

92. The technique used to analyze the composition of soil samples is:

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

93. The primary method for estimating the age of skeletal remains is:

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

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

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

95. The technique used to analyze tool marks on a surface is:

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

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

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

97. The primary purpose of forensic pathology is to:

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

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

A) Gas chromatography
B) Mass spectrometry
C) Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy
D) Comparison microscopy

99. The primary purpose of forensic odontology is to:

A) Analyze skeletal remains
B) Identify individuals through dental records
C) Detect latent fingerprints
D) Study insect activity

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

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

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