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Which of the following represents the most common fingerprint pattern?

A
Arch
B
Loop
C
Whorl
D
Composite
High-Yield Explanation
Loops are the most common pattern of finger prints in India. Common types of finger prints in India are as follows: Loop - 67%: radial/ulnar, Whorls - 25%, Arches - 6-7% and Composite - 1-2%. In a whorl the ridges form a series of circles or spirals around the core. In a composite, there is combination of two or more types, namely arches, loops or whorls. Ref:The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By Dr K S Narayan Reddy, Page 75

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