SS 1 AIC Biology Exam Questions - 3rd Term 2022/23
  • 1. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Parasitic nutrition
B) Holophytic nutrition
C) Saprophytic nutrition
D) Holozoic nutrition
  • 2. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Proboscis
B) Sponge
C) Maxillae
D) Labrum
  • 3. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Rhizopus
B) Aquatic organisms
C) Pitcher- plant
D) Mosquito
  • 4. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Autecology
B) Ecology
C) Synecology
D) Biome
  • 5. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Mosquito larva
B) Filter feeders
C) Insectivorous plants
D) Microphagous feeders
  • 6. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Clostridium
B) Nitrosomonas
C) Nitrobacter
D) Azotobacter
  • 7. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Protista
B) Cyanophyta
C) Pyrrophyta
D) Blue-green alga
  • 8. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Cilia
B) Pellicle
C) Flagella
D) pseudopodia
  • 9. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
B) They have tap root
C) They usually undergo secondary growth
D) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
  • 10. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
C) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
  • 11. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
B) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
C) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
D) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
  • 12. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
B) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
C) International Space Agency (ISA).
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
  • 13. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
B) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
C) Extinction of species due to overprotection
D) Lack of public awareness and participation
  • 14. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
B) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
C) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
D) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
  • 15. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
B) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
C) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
D) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
  • 16. What is the concept of the minimum and maximum range of tolerance?
A) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
B) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
  • 17. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) b) The number of species present in a given geographic location. c) The range of latitudes where a species can be found. d) The migratory pattern of organisms across continents.
B) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
C) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
D) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
  • 18. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
B) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
C) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
D) The process of evolution through natural selection.
  • 19. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
B) It accelerates evolutionary processes
C) It limits the growth of populations
D) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
  • 20. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Scales for protection
B) Strong jaws for hunting.
C) Gills for respiration
D) Wings for flight
  • 21. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Shells for protection
B) Poison glands for defense.
C) Long tongues for catching prey.
D) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
  • 22. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
B) Pouches for carrying offspring.
C) Wings for flying.
D) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
  • 23. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Feathers for insulation
B) Poisonous stingers for defense.
C) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
D) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
  • 24. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
B) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
C) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
D) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
  • 25. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
B) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
C) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
D) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
  • 26. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
B) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
C) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
D) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
  • 27. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
B) Through sexual reproduction only.
C) They do not reproduce.
D) Through asexual reproduction only.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Multiple fission.
B) Binary fission
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 29. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through multiple fission
B) Through binary fission
C) Through sexual reproduction
D) Through asexual reproduction.
  • 30. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Binary fission
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Multiple fission.
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