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) Saprophytic nutrition
B) Parasitic nutrition
C) Holozoic nutrition
D) Holophytic nutrition
  • 2. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Proboscis
B) Sponge
C) Labrum
D) Maxillae
  • 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) Synecology
C) Biome
D) Ecology
  • 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) Nitrobacter
B) Azotobacter
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) pseudopodia
B) Pellicle
C) Flagella
D) Cilia
  • 9. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) They usually undergo secondary growth
B) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
C) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
D) They have tap root
  • 10. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
C) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
  • 11. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
B) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
C) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
D) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
  • 12. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
D) International Space Agency (ISA).
  • 13. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
B) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
C) Extinction of species due to overprotection
D) Lack of public awareness and participation
  • 14. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
B) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
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 capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
B) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
C) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
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 experience minimal stress.
B) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
  • 17. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
B) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
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 range of latitudes where a species can be found.
  • 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 adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
D) The process of evolution through natural selection.
  • 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) Strong jaws for hunting.
B) Scales for protection
C) Gills for respiration
D) Wings for flight
  • 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) Pouches for carrying offspring.
B) Wings for flying.
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) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
B) Poisonous stingers for defense.
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: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
B) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
C) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
D) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
  • 25. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
B) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
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) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
B) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
C) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
D) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
  • 27. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) They do not reproduce.
B) Through asexual reproduction only.
C) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
D) Through sexual reproduction only.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Multiple fission.
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Binary fission
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 29. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through asexual reproduction.
C) Through multiple fission
D) Through binary fission
  • 30. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Binary fission
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Multiple fission.
D) Sexual reproduction.
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