Identification: practice question

A Forensic Medicine question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Forensic Medicine · Identification

Sample item

What is the main basis of fingerprint identification?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

C. Persistent ridge patterns

This Identification item is resolved by the defining principle: Persistent ridge patterns best matches the stated finding or public-health measure.

Option by option

  • A. Skin pigmentation

    Skin pigmentation is not the best fit because it does not establish the requested identification conclusion.

  • B. Palm temperature

    Palm temperature does not explain the finding or provide the indicated intervention.

  • C. Persistent ridge patterns (correct)

    Correct. Persistent ridge patterns directly addresses the key clue in this scenario.

  • D. Nail growth rate

    Nail growth rate may be relevant elsewhere, but it conflicts with the central fact given here.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Forensic Medicine question?

The best answer is C, Persistent ridge patterns. This Identification item is resolved by the defining principle: Persistent ridge patterns best matches the stated finding or public-health measure.

Why is "Skin pigmentation" not the answer?

Skin pigmentation is not the best fit because it does not establish the requested identification conclusion.

Why is "Palm temperature" not the answer?

Palm temperature does not explain the finding or provide the indicated intervention.

Why is "Nail growth rate" not the answer?

Nail growth rate may be relevant elsewhere, but it conflicts with the central fact given here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Identification in Forensic Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Persistent ridge patterns directly addresses the key clue in this scenario.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Identification?

Learn postmortem changes with their timelines, and toxicology as poison, sign, test and antidote. Then use the flashcards and the other Forensic Medicine questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.