Forensic Science - FS-204 - Forensic Ballistics - M.Sc. Semester II Examination 2023-24

Oct 3, 2026

M.Sc. Semester II Examination 2023-24 - Forensic Science question paper focuses on firearm-related forensic analysis, firearm classification and mechanisms, propellant charges, and cartridge identification from markings. It covers entrance vs exit wound characteristics, gunshot residue location and shooter identification using collected GSR, and effects of projectiles on targets. Additional sections address evaluation of injuries from firearms, factors influencing internal ballistics, and question prompts on firing/trigger mechanisms and firearm origin identification.

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FS-204: Forensic Ballistics

Section 1: Answer the following

Section 2: Firearm classification and mechanism

Section 3: Propellant charges and cartridge identification

Section 4: Shooter identification and effects on target

Section 5: Evaluation of injuries and internal ballistics factors

Section 6: Long answers (choose any four)

Section 7: Firing and trigger mechanism; origin identification

# M.Sc.Semester II Examination 2023-24Forensic ScienceFS-204:Forensic Ballistics Time:Three hours Max.Marks:70 (Write your Roll No.at the top immediately on the receipt of this question paper)Note:Answer five questions including Question no.1which is compulsory. 1.Answer the following: (2*7=14) a)Why do entrance wound tend to be smaller than exit wounds? b)Where gunshot residue is usually found? c)If the bullet penetrates clothing what can fibers embedded in the wound indicate? d)If the gun is fired with the muzzle touching the victim's skin,what kind of marks may showup? e)Will larger or smaller barrel bullets tend to lodge within the body rather than passing through?Why? f)When looking for similarities in firearm identification,what is to be considered? g)What kind of bullet design is intended to penetrate animal skin? 2.a)Briefly describe the outline regarding the classification of firearm.(7) b)Describe the working mechanism and features of firearm.(7) 3.a)Discuss the various types of propellant charge.(7) b)Discuss in details how identification of fired cartridges can be done through various markings. (7) 4.a)Explain'the procedure to identify the shooter with the GSR collected.(7) b)What are the effects of projectile on hitting the target?(7) P.To, 5.a)Explain the process of evaluation of injuries caused due to firearm.(7) b)What are the various factors that affect the internal ballistics?(7) (3%*4=14) 6.Discuss in detail on any four of the following: a)Priming Compounds b)Yaw,precession and nutation c)Ignition of propellants d)IBIS e)Safety aspects for handling firearms 7.a)What do you understand by firing and trigger mechanism of firearm.(7) b)Explain the process of identification of origin of firearm.(7) 8.How would you link a firearm with the cartridge case,bullets and trace evidence found at thecrime scene?How would you justify your analysis in the court of justice?(14) (2) Roll No.…… ……………… # M.Sc.Semester II Examination 2023-24Forensic ScienceFS-205:Forensic Medicine-I Max.Marks:70 (Write your Rol No.at the top immediately on the recip of this qustion paper) Answer five questions including Question 1 which is compulsory (2x7=14) 1.Write short note about: a)Preservation of toxicological viscera b)Casper's Dictum c)·Superadded teeth d)Minnesota criteria e)Suspended animation f)Fabricated wound g)Scalds 2.What is Forensic Odontology?"When skeletons are found,the teeth are an important sourceof information."Elaborate the statement.How can you identify skeletal remains anddetermine their ages?(14) 3.Discuss any four of the following:(3.5x4=14) a)Types of lacerated wound b)Conditions simulating Rigor mortis c)Different incision for opening the body cavity d)Indices help in determination of race from bone e)Wallace rule of nine and its importance 4.Define death.Enumerate immediate,early and late changes after death.Describe in detailabout Postmortem lividity.(14) (3.5x4=14) 5.Differentiate between the following: a)Male skull and Female skull b)Hypostasis and Bruise c)Temporary teeth and Permanent teeth d)Rigor mortis and Cadaveric spasm 6.What are Thermal injuries?Classify burn injury as per Dupuytren's classification.What arecauses of death due to burn injury?(14) 7.What are sudden and natural death?What are the cardiac and respiratory causes for suddendeath?(14) (3.5x4=14) 8.Discuss any four of the following: a)Various colours of PM staining and associated cause of death b)Charting of teeth c)Section 319 and Section 320 d)Indices that help in determining sex from bone e)Medicolegal importance of abrasion

FAQs

Why are entrance wounds usually smaller than exit wounds?

Entrance wounds tend to be smaller because the bullet’s energy and deformation patterns differ at entry versus exit.

Where is gunshot residue (GSR) usually found?

GSR is typically located around the muzzle-contact area and on the victim’s skin/clothing depending on firing distance and contact.

How can fired cartridge cases and bullets be identified through markings?

Identification is done by examining characteristic markings created by firearm components on cartridges and bullets, then comparing them with known firearm signatures.

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