UGC-NET FINAL PRACTICE MOCK 4
Published:
Questions
30
Duration
30 min
Faculty-reviewed
2
Updated
21 Jun 2026
About this mock
Prepare for the UGC-NET Forensic Science examination with Final Practice Mock 1, a comprehensive full-length practice test designed to simulate the actual exam pattern. This mock covers all major units of the UGC-NET Forensic Science syllabus, including Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Biology, DNA Profiling, Toxicology, Fingerprint Science, Questioned Documents, Cyber Forensics, Digital Forensics, Ballistics, Forensic Chemistry, Wildlife Forensics, and recent developments in forensic science
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 2 questions
Caddy, Brian (ed.) -- Forensic Examination of Glass and Paint, Taylor and Francis
Chapter 6: Instrumental Analysis of Paint -- Micro-Raman spectroscopy: molecular vibrational fingerprint for organic pigments, non-destructive micro-analysis
- cited in 2 questions
Saferstein, Richard — Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science
Pearson, 13th Edition (2020), Chapter 13: Gunshot Residue — Collection Timing
- cited in 2 questions
Krogman, Wilton M. and Iscan, Mehmet Yasar — The Human Skeleton in Forensic Medicine, 2nd Edition, Charles C Thomas
Chapter 1: Introduction — forensic vs archaeological remains, jurisdictional threshold
- cited in 1 question
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Handbook
Chapter on biological sample analysis, matrix effects and speciation in blood
- cited in 1 question
ASTM E1618: Standard Test Method for Ignitable Liquid Residues in Extracts from Fire Debris Samples by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Comparison samples guidance
- cited in 1 question
Mandiant, AmCache and the Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser
AmCache.hve schema on Windows 10: InventoryApplicationFile FileId structure
Open source - cited in 1 question
Greenberg, B. -- Flies and Disease, Volume I: Ecology, Classification and Biotic Associations, Princeton University Press
Chapter 6: Temperature and Blow Fly Activity -- Calliphora versus Chrysomya in Cool Environments
- cited in 1 question
Carrier, Brian -- File System Forensic Analysis, Addison-Wesley
Chapter 15: Application Databases -- SQLite page structure, header magic, and B-tree forensic recovery from unallocated space
- cited in 1 question
NIST Cybersecurity Framework Version 1.1
Core: Recover Function, RC.IM Subcategory
- cited in 1 question
Selvi v State of Karnataka, (2010) 7 SCC 263
Supreme Court of India Constitution Bench judgment on narco-analysis, polygraph, and BEOS admissibility
- cited in 1 question
The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959), Sections 28 and 29
Punishment for use of arms in proclaimed area, and for purchase from unlicensed person; Bare Act, indiacode.nic.in
Open source - cited in 1 question
Saferstein, Richard — Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 12th Edition, Pearson
Chapter 15: Fingerprints — Galton minutiae: types and definitions
- cited in 1 question
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Section 39: Opinions of Experts (corresponding to IEA 1872 Section 45)
Open source - cited in 1 question
Smith, K.G.V. -- A Manual of Forensic Entomology, British Museum (Natural History) and Cornell University Press
Chapter 2: Colonisation of Carrion -- Primary Blow Fly Arrival Times in Tropical Environments
- cited in 1 question
Cochrane, Guy et al. — The International Nucleotide Sequence Database Collaboration
Nucleic Acids Research 44(D1):D48-D50, 2016
Open source - cited in 1 question
Goldberg, Caren S. et al. — Critical considerations for the application of environmental DNA methods to detect aquatic species
Methods in Ecology and Evolution 7(11):1299-1307, 2016
Open source - cited in 1 question
Butler, J.M. Forensic DNA Typing: Biology, Technology, and Genetics of STR Markers
Chapter 9: Sex Typing and the Amelogenin Locus
- cited in 1 question
Sharma, B.R. — Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation and Trials, 5th Edition, Universal Law Publishing
Chapter on Fingerprints — sub-secondary classification: ridge count thresholds by finger
- cited in 1 question
Hilton, Ordway -- Questioned Documents, 2nd Edition, Nelson-Hall
Chapter 12: Printing defects -- drum ghost, residual image retention and forensic significance of ghost content
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Crime, Shame and Reintegration
John Braithwaite, chapter on reintegrative shaming theory and its application
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The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959), Section 25(1AA)
Mandatory minimum punishment for prohibited arms; Bare Act, indiacode.nic.in
Open source - cited in 1 question
Forensic Serology
Limitations of the precipitin test in fluid type determination
- cited in 1 question
Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences
J. Robert Lilly, Francis T. Cullen, and Richard A. Ball, chapter on biological and psychological theories
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ENFSI Guideline for Evaluative Reporting in Forensic Science
European Network of Forensic Science Institutes, Section 5: Role of the Expert
- cited in 1 question
Short Tandem Repeat DNA Internet DataBase (STRBase)
Microvariants and off-ladder allele section
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Bodziak, William J. -- Tire Tread and Tire Track Evidence: Recovery and Forensic Examination, CRC Press, 2008
Chapter 8: Comparison and Identification -- SWGTREAD class vs individual characteristics in tire tread impression evidence
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ACPO Good Practice Guide for Digital Evidence
Principle 1, Actions Taken Should Not Change Digital Evidence
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 UGC-NET FINAL PRACTICE MOCK 4 mock cover?+
Prepare for the UGC-NET Forensic Science examination with Final Practice Mock 1, a comprehensive full-length practice test designed to simulate the actual exam pattern. This mock covers all major units of the UGC-NET Forensic Science syllabus, including Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Biology, DNA Profiling, Toxicology, Fingerprint Science, Questioned Documents, Cyber Forensics, Digital Forensics, Ballistics, Forensic Chemistry, Wildlife Forensics, and recent developments in forensic science
How many questions and how long is the test?+
30 multiple-choice questions, 30 minutes total. Difficulty: mixed. Tier: Free.
Who is this mock for?+
Forensic science students and aspirants who want timed, exam-style practice with explanations and verified source citations on UGC-NET Forensic Science. Useful for postgraduate entrance preparation and for BSc / MSc forensic students testing their recall under time.
Are the questions reviewed?+
Yes — 2 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.