Forensic Science Development in India

What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Central Finger Print Bureau (CFPB) in 1905?

In which year did the first Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in India become fully operational?

Which organization was responsible for the administration of the Central Finger Print Bureau (CFPB) from 1955 to 1973?

Which of the following was NOT a discipline initially included in the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) established in Calcutta in 1957?

What was the primary aim of establishing the Central Detective Training School (CDTS) in Calcutta in 1956?

Which of the following organizations was responsible for establishing the Central Forensic Institute (CFI) in Calcutta?

Which of the following was a significant event in the development of forensic science in India during the 1950s?

What triggered the establishment of the Central Medicolegal Advisory Committee?

What was the purpose of setting up two committees by the Union Government in 1959?

Why was the Central Finger Print Bureau (CFPB) abolished in 1922?

In which year was the Neutron Activation Analysis Unit of CFSL, Calcutta established?

Which of the following was established in 1964 on the pattern of the CDTS, Calcutta?

What was the main purpose of establishing the Central Detective Training Schools?

What was the role of the Central Forensic Science Advisory Committee?

In which year did the Central Detective Training School (CDTS), Chandigarh get established?

What is the name of the setup in Calcutta that housed the Central Detective Training School, the Central Forensic Science Laboratory, and the General Engineering and Quality Division?

What happened to the Central Medicolegal Advisory Committee in 1972?

What was the main purpose of the Indian Academy of Forensic Sciences (IAFS) when it was established in 1960?

What was the initial response of universities to the idea of introducing criminology and forensic science courses in India?

What was one of the key recommendations made by the high-level committee regarding the introduction of Criminology and Forensic Sciences in university education?

What was the primary objective of the Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science (ICFS) when it was established in Delhi in 1971?

What was Dr. VK Street’s recommendation, based on his visit to Indian forensic science institutions in 1972?

What was the key recommendation made by the Standing Committee on Forensic Science in 1973 regarding the development of forensic science in India?

When was the post of Chief Forensic Scientist finally sanctioned by the government?

What recommendation did the Scientific Advisory Committee to the Cabinet (SACC) make regarding the Central Forensic Science Laboratories in 1983?

What was the result of the SACC's recommendations regarding the Central Forensic Science Laboratories?

What was the initial focus of the restructuring plan for the Central Forensic Science Laboratories, based on the Expert Group's observations?

How were the offices of the Government Examiners of Questioned Documents strengthened during the restructuring process?

What prompted the creation of the Standing Committee on Forensic Science?

What was the main motivation behind the establishment of the Neutron Activation Analysis Unit in India?

What were the two distinct faculties included in the initial plan for the Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science?

What was the primary reason for establishing the first Chemical Examiner's Laboratory in Madras Presidency?

What method was used by the police to identify criminals before the introduction of photography?

How did the ancient Indians utilize their knowledge of fingerprints?

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Chemical Examiner's Laboratories established in India?

Which of the following was NOT a key function of the Chemical Examiner's Laboratories established in India?

What is the significance of the `Arthashastra' in the context of forensic science in India?

What advancement in technology significantly improved the accuracy of criminal identification in India?

What does the passage suggest about the use of fingerprints as signatures by illiterate people in India?

What was the primary reason for the change in the role of CFSLs during the mid-1990s?

What was the new mandate given to the CFSLs of BPR&D?

What is the significance of the BPR&D CFSLs acting as 'epitomes of quality and high standards' for state laboratories?

What was the primary objective behind the establishment of the DNA Typing facility at CFSL Calcutta?

What specific techniques were initially implemented in the DNA Typing facility at CFSL Calcutta?

Which of the following crime cases is NOT mentioned as being handled by the DNA Typing facility at CFSL Calcutta?

What does the phrase "Centers of Excellence" refer to in the context of BPR&D CFSLs?

Why did BPR&D decide to restrict crime case examination in CFSLs to cases from specific organizations?

Which of these represents a potential benefit of BPR&D CFSLs acting as referral centers for complex forensic cases?

What is the primary purpose of pooling resources into designated 'Centers of Excellence'?

What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Department of Explosives?

Who is credited with pioneering the system of fingerprinting for the identification of criminals?

What was the initial focus of the Government Examiner of Questioned Documents?

What significant contribution did Khan Bahadur Azizul Huq make to the development of fingerprint classification?

Which of the following is NOT a regional office of the Department of Explosives?

What was the primary reason for establishing the Serology Department in Calcutta?

What was the main purpose of the Footprint Section established under the CID?

Which of the following individuals is credited with establishing the first fingerprint bureau in the world?

What was the key reason for the British Government of Bengal to create the position of Government Handwriting Expert?

What significant impact did the World War II have on the Government Examiner of Questioned Documents?

Who is credited with devising a system of sub-classification for fingerprints, a telegraphic code, and a single-digit classification system?

In what year was the Anthropometric Bureau established in Calcutta?

What significant event led to the establishment of the first fingerprint bureau in Calcutta in 1897?

What significant change occurred to the Serology Department after India's independence?

What significant insight did William Herschel make about fingerprints?

What event prompted the expansion of the Government Examiner of Questioned Documents services beyond secret documents?