Question

Arrange the following in ascending chronological order for their contribution. A. Johannes Purkinje
B. Sir William Herschel
C. Sir Edward Henry
D. Dr. Henry Faulds
E. Sir Francis Galton
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Hint:

Timeline trick: Purkinje → Herschel → Faulds → Galton → Henry.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The development of fingerprint science evolved through contributions from several scientists over time. Arranging them chronologically requires understanding when each contributed to the field.

Step 1: Johannes Purkinje (A).
In 1823, Purkinje classified fingerprint patterns into nine types. He was the first to systematically study fingerprint patterns.
Thus, he comes first.

Step 2: Sir William Herschel (B).
In the mid-19th century (around 1858), Herschel used fingerprints for identification purposes in India.
Thus, he comes next.

Step 3: Dr. Henry Faulds (D).
In 1880, Faulds published a paper suggesting the use of fingerprints in criminal investigations.
Thus, he follows Herschel.

Step 4: Sir Francis Galton (E).
In 1892, Galton conducted detailed studies and established the scientific basis of fingerprint identification.
Thus, he comes after Faulds.

Step 5: Sir Edward Henry (C).
In the late 19th century, Henry developed the fingerprint classification system used in policing.
Thus, he comes last.

Step 6: Forming correct sequence.
\[ A \rightarrow B \rightarrow D \rightarrow E \rightarrow C \] Final Conclusion:
Hence, the correct answer is option (1).