Brain mapping is
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Brain mapping is
- a test for ascertaining the commission of a crime
- a test for ascertaining involvement in a crime
- a test of the mental soundness of the accused
- a chemical test
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - a test for ascertaining involvement in a crime
Brain mapping (the P300 or BEOS test) checks whether a suspect's brain recognises crime-related information, so it is used to ascertain involvement in a crime. It does not establish that a crime was committed, it does not test sanity, and it is not a chemical test. In Selvi v. State of Karnataka (2010) the Supreme Court held that such tests cannot be administered without consent.
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