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