Age Estimation from Bone and Teeth
- Previous year questions on Age Estimation from Bone and Teeth for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Forensic Medicine section of the exam.
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- 154 live questions in Age Estimation from Bone and Teeth.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Secondary ossification center for lower end of femur?
- APresent at birth✓ Correct answer
- BAppears at 6 months of age
- CAppears at 1 year of age
- DAppears at 5 years of age
Q2.The most reliable criteria in Gustafson's criteria is
- ARoot resorption
- BParadentosis
- CTranslucency of root✓ Correct answer
- DAttrition
Q3.The fetus can be considered viable if the following ossification center appears
- ACalcaneum
- BManubrium sterni
- CLower end of femur✓ Correct answer
- DNone of the above
Q4.Exhumation is done following court order. Only skull bone was found with basiocciput fused with basisphenoid. What is the approximate age?
- A18 - 21 years✓ Correct answer
- B40 - 50 years
- C70 -80 years
- D6-7 years
Q5.21st tooth erupts at:-
- A6 years✓ Correct answer
- B8 years
- C10 years
- D12 years
Q6.As per POCSO act, child was brought for age estimation. Xray wrist taken. The maximum age of the wrist joint is:
- A4 years
- B7 years
- C10 years
- D13 years✓ Correct answer
Q7.Calculate the Age of fetus having CRL 23 cm, foot length 7 cm. Talus is present and testes are present at superficial inguinal ring?
- A5 months
- B6 months
- C7 months✓ Correct answer
- D8 months
Q8.Which is the teeth referred to if by haderup classification it is denoted as (- 4) ?
- AUpper canine
- BLower first premolar✓ Correct answer
- CUpper second premolar
- DLower first molar
Q9.Which of the following is true for 8yr old boy.
- A8 Permanent, 16 Temporary tooth
- B4 Temporary, 20 Permanent tooth
- C12 Temporary, 12 Permanent tooth✓ Correct answer
- D4 Permanent, 20 Temporary tooth
Q10.Haase's rule is useful for detection of:
- AFetal weight
- BFetal age✓ Correct answer
- CFetal length
- DFetal movements
Answer key
Q1: A. Present at birth; Q2: C. Translucency of root; Q3: C. Lower end of femur; Q4: A. 18 - 21 years; Q5: A. 6 years; Q6: D. 13 years; Q7: C. 7 months; Q8: B. Lower first premolar; Q9: C. 12 Temporary, 12 Permanent tooth; Q10: B. Fetal age.
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