# Most reliable method of identification of a person is by:

# Most reliable method of identification of a person is by:

A. Anthropometry

B. DNA finger printing

C. Dactylography

D. Dentition

The correct answer is C. Dactylography.

• Derived from GK word daktylose-finger ,graphein- to write

Dactylography is the method of identification based on unique epidermal ridge pattern on the tips of fingers. It is a most accurate and unfailing method of positive identification. No Two Individual will have identical fingerprints It is better method of identification than DNA profiling. DNA profiling would be same in identical twins but fingerprints are different. Fingerprints remain permanent throughout life and even after death and in advance stage of decomposition. Fingerprints have general characteristic ridge patterns that permit them to be systematically classified. Pattern can be easily emailed and printed, enabling intercontinental criminals to be caught easily.