Forensic Science: Physical Evidence and Chain of Custody (UGC-NET Unit I)
Published:
Questions
30
Duration
30 min
Faculty-reviewed
10
Updated
17 May 2026
About this mock
UGC-NET Forensic Science Unit I drill on physical evidence and chain of custody, covering nature and types of evidence, search and collection methods, preservation and packaging, and forensic admissibility under the Indian Evidence Act 1872 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023. Easy-band questions calibrated for first-pass UGC-NET preparation and quick concept refresh.
Sources & references
Questions in this mock are written and verified against the following sources. Citations are recorded per question and shown in the explanation after submission.
- cited in 5 questions
Saferstein, Richard — Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science
Pearson, 13th Edition (2020), Chapter 1: Evidence Collection Sequence
- cited in 3 questions
Saferstein, Richard — Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 12th Edition
Chapter 2: Crime Scene Investigation — Collection and Preservation of Evidence
- cited in 2 questions
Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, Section 100, and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Section 103
Search of Closed Places and Witnessing of Seizure
Open source - cited in 2 questions
Saferstein, Richard, Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science
Pearson, 12th Edition, Chapter 2: Crime Scene Search Patterns
- cited in 2 questions
BPRD, Crime Scene Management for Investigating Officers
Chapter 6: Sealing and Forwarding of Exhibits
- cited in 1 question
CFSL Chandigarh, Trace Evidence Examination Manual
Section 3: Collection of Hair and Fibre
- cited in 1 question
ACPO, Good Practice Guide for Digital Evidence
Principle 2: Seizure and Transport of Electronic Devices
- cited in 1 question
CFSL Hyderabad, Trace Evidence Examination Manual
Section 4: Vacuum Collection of Particulate Trace
- cited in 1 question
MoHFW, Guidelines for Medico-Legal Care for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Section 5: Drying and Packaging of Biological Exhibits
- cited in 1 question
NIST SP 800-86, Guide to Integrating Forensic Techniques into Incident Response
Section 4: Examining the Data and Preserving Integrity
Open source - cited in 1 question
Ministry of Home Affairs, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Annual Report
Organisational Structure and CFSL Network
Open source - cited in 1 question
Indian Evidence Act 1872, Section 65B, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, Section 63
Admissibility of Electronic Records
Open source - cited in 1 question
Indian Evidence Act 1872, Section 45, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, Section 39
Expert Opinion as a Relevant Fact
Open source - cited in 1 question
ASTM E1412, Standard Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues
Container Specification for Fire Debris Collection
- cited in 1 question
SWGSTAIN, Recommended Terminology and Guidelines for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Packaging and Long-Term Storage of Biological Stains
- cited in 1 question
Gardner, Ross M. — Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation
CRC Press, 3rd Edition (2019), Chapter 3: Chain of Custody and Evidence Integrity
- cited in 1 question
ICMR, National Guidelines for DNA Profiling in Civil and Criminal Cases
Section 5: Reference Sample Preservation and Storage
- cited in 1 question
Modi, Jaising P., A Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology
LexisNexis, 26th Edition, Chapter on Collection and Preservation of Viscera
- cited in 1 question
SWGTOX (Scientific Working Group for Forensic Toxicology) — Standard Practices
Section on Chain of Custody and Specimen Handling
Open source - cited in 1 question
Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, Section 91, and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Section 94
Summons to Produce Document or Thing
Open source - cited in 1 question
SWGSTAIN, Recommended Terminology and Guidelines
Bloodstain Collection from Non-Porous Surfaces
How our mocks are built
Questions are written and edited by the ForensicSpot team and cited from peer-reviewed forensic textbooks, official syllabi and primary case law. Each one is verified before publishing. Detailed explanations show after you submit, so the test stays a real test. See a mistake? Tell us.
Common questions
What does the Forensic Science: Physical Evidence and Chain of Custody (UGC-NET Unit I) mock cover?+
UGC-NET Forensic Science Unit I drill on physical evidence and chain of custody, covering nature and types of evidence, search and collection methods, preservation and packaging, and forensic admissibility under the Indian Evidence Act 1872 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023. Easy-band questions calibrated for first-pass UGC-NET preparation and quick concept refresh.
How many questions and how long is the test?+
30 multiple-choice questions, 30 minutes total. Difficulty: easy. Tier: Premium.
Who is this mock for?+
Forensic science students and aspirants who want timed, exam-style practice with explanations and verified source citations on NET. Useful for postgraduate entrance preparation and for BSc / MSc forensic students testing their recall under time.
Are the questions reviewed?+
Yes — 10 of 30 questions are faculty-reviewed. Each question carries a verified source citation.
Do I need an account to take this mock?+
Yes, a free ForensicSpot account is required to start a timed attempt — this lets you save progress, see per-question explanations after submission, and track your topic-level performance over time.