Physical Evidence and Chain of Custody: Method and Application (UGC-NET Unit I)
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Questions
30
Duration
30 min
Faculty-reviewed
0
Updated
17 May 2026
About this mock
UGC-NET Forensic Science Unit I drill on physical-evidence handling at the method-application band. Each scenario requires choosing the correct packaging, collection sequence, statutory authority, or admissibility ruling, covering paper bindle versus antistatic versus Faraday versus heat-sealed nylon, BSA Section 63 and BNSS Section 103, Anvar v. Basheer 2014, Arjun Panditrao 2020, hash-based integrity, panchnama drafting, and exhibit-room storage. Companion to the easy band on the same syllabus area.
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
- cited in 2 questions
Robertson, Roux, Wiggins, Forensic Examination of Fibres
CRC Press, 3rd Edition, Chapter on Recovery Methods for Large Surfaces
- cited in 2 questions
Saferstein, Richard, Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science
Pearson, 12th Edition, Chapter on Paint Analysis and Vehicle Identification
- cited in 1 question
- cited in 1 question
CFSL Operations Manual, Exhibit Receipt Procedure
Handling of Damaged or Broken Seals on Arrival
Open source - cited in 1 question
FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories
Section on Evidence Storage and Preservation
Open source - cited in 1 question
DGHS, Medico-Legal Manual of Government of India
Chapter on Collection and Preservation of Viscera for Toxicological Analysis
Open source - cited in 1 question
NIST SP 800-86, Guide to Integrating Forensic Techniques into Incident Response
Section on Integrity Verification of Forensic Images
Open source - cited in 1 question
Society of Forensic Toxicologists / American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Guidelines
Specimen Collection, Preservation and Transport
Open source - cited in 1 question
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Section 103
Persons in charge of closed places to allow search
Open source - cited in 1 question
SWGSTAIN, Scientific Working Group on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Recommended Practices for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Open source - cited in 1 question
AFTE, Theory of Identification as it Relates to Toolmarks
AFTE Journal, Volume 30, Number 1
Open source - cited in 1 question
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Section 94
Summons to produce document or other thing
Open source - cited in 1 question
Sweet, Lorente, Lorente, Valenzuela, Villanueva (1997), Journal of Forensic Sciences
An Improved Method to Recover Saliva from Human Skin: The Double Swab Technique
Open source - cited in 1 question
ASTM International, Standard Practice E1492-11
Receiving, Documenting, Storing, and Retrieving Evidence in a Forensic Science Laboratory
Open source - cited in 1 question
- cited in 1 question
SWGDE, Best Practices for Examining Mobile Phones Using JTAG and Chip-Off
Static Protection of Loose Components
Open source - cited in 1 question
- cited in 1 question
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Sections 103 and 105
Search procedure and seizure memo
Open source - cited in 1 question
Arjun Panditrao Khotkar v. Kailash Kushanrao Gorantyal (2020) 7 SCC 1
Supreme Court of India, Three-judge bench
Open source - cited in 1 question
CFSL Biology Division, Standard Operating Procedure for Biological Stain Recovery
Cuttings and Substrate Controls for Absorbent Materials
Open source - cited in 1 question
ISO/IEC 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
Crime Scene Examination Requirements
Open source - cited in 1 question
CFSL Biology Division, Standard Operating Procedure for Wet Biological Exhibits
Drying, Folding, and Paper Packaging of Stained Textiles
Open source - cited in 1 question
ENFSI Expert Working Group on Firearms / GSR
Best Practice Manual for Chemographic Methods in Gunshot Residue Analysis
Open source
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What does the Physical Evidence and Chain of Custody: Method and Application (UGC-NET Unit I) mock cover?+
UGC-NET Forensic Science Unit I drill on physical-evidence handling at the method-application band. Each scenario requires choosing the correct packaging, collection sequence, statutory authority, or admissibility ruling, covering paper bindle versus antistatic versus Faraday versus heat-sealed nylon, BSA Section 63 and BNSS Section 103, Anvar v. Basheer 2014, Arjun Panditrao 2020, hash-based integrity, panchnama drafting, and exhibit-room storage. Companion to the easy band on the same syllabus
How many questions and how long is the test?+
30 multiple-choice questions, 30 minutes total. Difficulty: medium. 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?+
Each question carries a verified source citation. Faculty review for individual questions is in progress.
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.