Which of the following represents the most common fingerprint pattern?: (A) Arch, (B) Loop, (C) Whorl, (D) Composite
Answer is B. 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