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