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) Holozoic nutrition
C) Saprophytic nutrition
D) Holophytic nutrition
  • 2. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Proboscis
B) Labrum
C) Maxillae
D) Sponge
  • 3. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Aquatic organisms
B) Mosquito
C) Pitcher- plant
D) Rhizopus
  • 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) Insectivorous plants
C) Microphagous feeders
D) Filter feeders
  • 6. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Azotobacter
B) Nitrobacter
C) Nitrosomonas
D) Clostridium
  • 7. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Cyanophyta
B) Pyrrophyta
C) Blue-green alga
D) Protista
  • 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) They usually undergo secondary growth
B) They have tap root
C) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
D) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
  • 10. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
C) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
D) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine 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 disposal of waste materials in the environment.
D) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
  • 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) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
B) Extinction of species due to overprotection
C) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
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 extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
B) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
C) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
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) 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 experience minimal stress.
  • 17. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
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 total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
  • 18. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
B) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
C) The process of evolution through natural selection.
D) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
  • 19. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
B) It limits the growth of populations
C) It accelerates evolutionary processes
D) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
  • 20. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Wings for flight
B) Strong jaws for hunting.
C) Gills for respiration
D) Scales for protection
  • 21. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Long tongues for catching prey.
B) Shells for protection
C) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
D) Poison glands for defense.
  • 22. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
B) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
C) Wings for flying.
D) Pouches for carrying offspring.
  • 23. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
B) Feathers for insulation
C) Poisonous stingers for defense.
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: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
C) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
D) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
  • 25. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
B) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
C) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
D) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
  • 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 sexual reproduction only.
C) They do not reproduce.
D) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Multiple fission.
C) Binary fission
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 29. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through multiple fission
C) Through binary fission
D) Through asexual reproduction.
  • 30. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Multiple fission.
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Binary fission
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