Classification of Injuries MCQ Quiz | Clinical Forensic Medicine

1. A ‘brush burn’ or ‘graze’ is a characteristic example of which type of injury?

2. The presence of ‘bridging of tissues’ at the base of a wound is a hallmark feature of:

3. According to Section 320 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which of the following is classified as a ‘grievous hurt’?

4. The characteristic colour change in a bruise from blue/purple to green is due to the conversion of haemoglobin to:

5. An injury produced by a sharp-edged weapon where the length of the wound is greater than its depth is typically a/an:

6. ‘Fouling’ and ‘tattooing’ are features associated with which type of injury?

7. A patterned injury, such as one showing the tread mark of a tyre, is an example of:

8. Vitriolage refers to injuries caused by:

9. In the medicolegal classification of injuries, ‘homicidal’, ‘suicidal’, and ‘accidental’ refer to the:

10. A ‘scald’ is a thermal injury caused by:

11. The presence of a ‘grease collar’ or ‘abrasion collar’ is characteristic of:

12. An antemortem injury is distinguished from a postmortem injury by the presence of:

13. Which of the following is characteristic of a wound caused by a single-edged knife?

14. A ‘defence wound’ is typically found on the:

15. The ‘Pugilistic attitude’ seen in bodies recovered from a fire is due to:

16. An injury caused by a blunt object splitting the skin over a bony prominence, mimicking an incised wound, is called a/an:

17. Filigree burns (arborescent markings) are pathognomonic of:

18. Dislocation of a joint is considered what type of injury under the IPC?

19. A ‘chop wound’ has features of both:

20. Which of the following is NOT a mechanical injury?

21. Hesitation cuts or tentative cuts are often seen in cases of:

22. The term ‘avulsion’ refers to:

23. In a firearm exit wound, which of the following is typically seen?

24. The ‘Rule of Nines’ is used to estimate:

25. An injury that results from twisting or overstretching of a ligament is called a: