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) Parasitic 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) Pitcher- plant
B) Aquatic organisms
C) Mosquito
D) Rhizopus
  • 4. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Synecology
B) Autecology
C) Biome
D) Ecology
  • 5. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Microphagous feeders
B) Filter feeders
C) Mosquito larva
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) Clostridium
C) Nitrosomonas
D) Nitrobacter
  • 7. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Cyanophyta
B) Protista
C) Blue-green alga
D) Pyrrophyta
  • 8. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Cilia
B) Flagella
C) Pellicle
D) pseudopodia
  • 9. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
B) They usually undergo secondary growth
C) They have tap root
D) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
  • 10. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
B) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
C) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
  • 11. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
B) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
C) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
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) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • 13. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
B) Extinction of species due to overprotection
C) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
D) Lack of public awareness and participation
  • 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?
    .
A) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
B) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
C) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
D) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
  • 16. What is the concept of the minimum and maximum range of tolerance?
A) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
B) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
C) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
  • 17. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
B) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
C) 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.
D) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
  • 18. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
B) The process of evolution through natural selection.
C) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
D) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
  • 19. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
B) It accelerates evolutionary processes
C) It limits the growth of populations
D) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
  • 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) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
B) Shells for protection
C) Long tongues for catching prey.
D) Poison glands for defense.
  • 22. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Wings for flying.
B) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
C) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
D) Pouches for carrying offspring.
  • 23. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
B) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
C) Poisonous stingers for defense.
D) Feathers for insulation
  • 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: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
C) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
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 reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
C) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
D) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
  • 26. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
B) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
C) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
D) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
  • 27. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
B) Through asexual reproduction only.
C) They do not reproduce.
D) Through sexual reproduction only.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Multiple fission.
B) Binary fission
C) Asexual reproduction
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) Multiple fission.
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Binary fission
Students who took this test also took :

Created with That Quiz — the site for test creation and grading in math and other subjects.