Consider the following statements regarding the Polygraph Test: 1. A polygraph test measures physiological responses such as blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing, and galvanic skin response to assess whether a person may be deceptive. 2. In India, the results of a polygraph test are admissible as substantive evidence in a court of law. 3. A polygraph test can be conducted only with the voluntary consent of the person concerned. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct? |ForumIAS

[A] There are two correct statements, that include statement 1.

[B] There are two correct statements, that are statements 2 and 3.

[C] There is only one correct statement.

[D] All three statements are correct.

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: A polygraph test records physiological responses such as blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration, and galvanic skin response.
Statement 2 is incorrect: In India, the results of a polygraph test are not admissible as substantive evidence in a court of law. However, evidence discovered as a consequence of the test may be admissible under Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act.
Statement 3 is correct: A polygraph test can be conducted only with the voluntary consent of the person concerned, as reaffirmed by the Supreme Court in the Selvi v. State of Karnataka case.

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