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) Saprophytic nutrition
C) Holophytic nutrition
D) Holozoic nutrition
  • 2. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Labrum
B) Sponge
C) Maxillae
D) Proboscis
  • 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) Synecology
B) Autecology
C) Biome
D) Ecology
  • 5. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Microphagous feeders
B) Mosquito larva
C) Insectivorous plants
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) Nitrosomonas
C) Nitrobacter
D) Clostridium
  • 7. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Pyrrophyta
B) Cyanophyta
C) Protista
D) Blue-green alga
  • 8. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Pellicle
B) Cilia
C) pseudopodia
D) Flagella
  • 9. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) They have tap root
B) They usually undergo secondary growth
C) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
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 depletion of renewable resources for human use.
B) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
C) The preservation and sustainable use of natural 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) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
C) World Health Organization (WHO)
D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  • 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) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
B) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
C) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
D) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
  • 15. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
B) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
C) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
D) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
  • 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 number of species present in a given geographic location.
B) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
C) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
D) 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.
  • 18. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
B) The process of evolution through natural selection.
C) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
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 influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
C) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
D) It accelerates evolutionary processes
  • 20. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Gills for respiration
B) Scales for protection
C) Wings for flight
D) Strong jaws for hunting.
  • 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) Wings for flying.
C) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
D) Pouches for carrying offspring.
  • 23. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Feathers for insulation
B) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
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: 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 implementing proper waste treatment and management.
B) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
C) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
D) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
  • 26. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
B) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
C) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
D) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
  • 27. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction only.
B) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
C) Through asexual reproduction only.
D) They do not reproduce.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Binary fission
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Multiple fission.
  • 29. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through multiple fission
C) Through asexual reproduction.
D) Through binary fission
  • 30. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Binary fission
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Multiple fission.
D) Asexual reproduction
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