Question

Identify the correct fingerprint patterns as given by S. Edward Henry:
A. Arch
B. Spiral
C. Loop
D. Circular
E. Whorl
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B & C Only
• B. B, C & E Only
• C. A, C & E Only
• D. B, C & D Only

Hint:

Remember the Henry System through the primary trio: Arch, Loop, and Whorl.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:

• Sir Edward Henry developed the "Henry Classification System" for fingerprints in the late 19th century.
• His system allowed for the organized filing and searching of fingerprint records, which revolutionized criminal identification.

Step 1: List the primary Henry patterns
Sir Edward Henry identified four main types of patterns that form the basis of his system: 1. Arches (Plain and Tented) 2. Loops (Radial and Ulnar) 3. Whorls 4. Composites

Step 2: Evaluate the given choices
- A. Arch: This is a fundamental Henry pattern. - C. Loop: This is a fundamental Henry pattern (about 60-65% of people have loops). - E. Whorl: This is a fundamental Henry pattern (about 30-35% of people have whorls).

Step 3: Identify the distractors
Spiral (B) and Circular (D) are descriptive words that might appear *inside* a whorl pattern, but they are not the primary categorical "patterns" named in the Henry System.

Step 4: Final Conclusion
The correct set of patterns from the list is A, C, and E. This matches option (C).