Which of the following represents the most common fingerprint pattern?
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
Arch
Loop
Whorl
Composite