AIC SS 1 Biology Revision Test for 3rd Term 2022/23
  • 1. Which of the following is a plant parasite?
A) Butterwort
B) Dodder
C) Aphids
D) Sundew
  • 2. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Parasitic nutrition
B) Holophytic nutrition
C) Saprophytic nutrition
D) Holozoic nutrition
  • 3. The kind of nutritional relationship between algae and fungi in lichen is called ------
A) Chemosynthetic nutrition
B) Symbiotic nutrition
C) Saprophytic nutrition
D) Parasitic nutrition
  • 4. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Sponge
B) Maxillae
C) Proboscis
D) Labrum
  • 5. One of the following organisms exhibits biting and chewing mechanism.
A) Housefly
B) Grasshopper
C) Tapeworm
D) Dodder
  • 6. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Mosquito
B) Aquatic organisms
C) Pitcher- plant
D) Rhizopus
  • 7. The study that is concerned with the study of the inter-relationships between groups of organisms or species of organisms living together in an area is called .......
A) Ecological niche
B) Autecology
C) Ecosystem
D) Synecology
  • 8. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Biome
B) Synecology
C) Autecology
D) Ecology
  • 9. One of the following is not a type of carbohydrates.
A) Monosaccharides
B) Monossacharides
C) Polysaccharides
D) Disaccharides
  • 10. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Filter feeders
B) Insectivorous plants
C) Mosquito larva
D) Microphagous feeders
  • 11. 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
  • 12. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Protista
B) Blue-green alga
C) Pyrrophyta
D) Cyanophyta
  • 13. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Flagella
B) pseudopodia
C) Pellicle
D) Cilia
  • 14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
B) They usually undergo secondary growth
C) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
D) They have tap root
  • 15. The following but one are the necessary conditions for photosynthesis to take place.
A) Carbondioxide and water
B) Chlorophyll
C) Sunlight
D) Mineral gas
  • 16. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
C) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
  • 17. One of the following is not true about the characteristics of bryophyta.
A) Their cells are differentiated into tissues
B) They are non - vascular plants
C) They are complex , multicellular green plants
D) They have true roots, stems and leaves
  • 18. Which of the following is not an importance of photosynthesis?
A) It releases toxic chemicals
B) It releases oxygen to the environment.
C) It serves as a building block for other substances
D) It provides food for all living organisms
  • 19. During the light phase of photosynthesis, the following occurs except ------
A) Carbondioxide is reduced to sugar
B) The light energy is captured by chlorophyll and electrons are excited.
C) The energy split water into hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions.
D) Hydroxyl is converted to water and oxygen is produced as by product
  • 20. Which of the following is not an advantage of complexity in higher organisms?
A) Increase adaptation to the environment.
B) It leads to a slower rate of diffusion
C) Internal structural specialisation
D) Mutual interdependence between component cells
  • 21. 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 extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
D) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
  • 22. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Water and air.
B) Fossil fuels and minerals.
C) Plastic and synthetic materials.
D) Landfills and waste dumps.
  • 23. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
B) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
C) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands.
D) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
  • 24. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
B) International Space Agency (ISA).
C) World Health Organization (WHO)
D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  • 25. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
B) Lack of public awareness and participation
C) Extinction of species due to overprotection
D) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
  • 26. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
B) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
C) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
D) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
  • 27. 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 extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
D) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
  • 28. 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.
  • 29. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) 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.
B) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
C) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
D) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
  • 30. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
B) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
C) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
D) The process of evolution through natural selection.
  • 31. 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.
  • 32. Which of the following organisms exhibits structural adaptation?
A) Amoeba
B) Bacteria
C) Paramecium
D) Earthworm
  • 33. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Scales for protection
B) Gills for respiration
C) Wings for flight
D) Strong jaws for hunting.
  • 34. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Gills for respiration.
B) Lungs for breathing in water
C) Legs for hopping on land.
D) Webbed feet for swimming.
  • 35. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Shells for protection
B) Long tongues for catching prey.
C) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
D) Poison glands for defense.
  • 36. 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.
  • 37. Which structural adaptation is characteristic of snails?
A) Hibernation during extreme temperatures
B) Shells for protection.
C) Sharp beaks for cracking seeds.
D) Long necks for reaching leaves.
  • 38. What is a structural adaptation exhibited by crabs?
A) Hooves for running on land.
B) Antlers for mating displays.
C) Trunks for storing water.
D) Spines for defense.
  • 39. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Feathers for insulation
B) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
C) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
D) Poisonous stingers for defense.
  • 40. What is a structural adaptation observed in birds?
A) Feathers for flight.
B) Beaks for feeding on nectar.
C) Pouches for carrying young.
D) Scales for protection.
  • 41. How would you define pollution?
A) The preservation of natural resources.
B) The natural balance of ecosystems
C) The accumulation of greenhouse gases
D) The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
  • 42. What are the different types of pollution?
A) Acid rain, deforestation, and ozone depletion
B) Air, water, soil, and noise pollution.
C) Noise, light, and thermal pollution
D) Global warming, overfishing, and habitat destruction.
  • 43. 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: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
D) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
  • 44. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
B) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
C) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
D) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
  • 45. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
B) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
C) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
D) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
  • 46. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) They do not reproduce.
B) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
C) Through sexual reproduction only.
D) Through asexual reproduction only.
  • 47. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Multiple fission.
C) Binary fission
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 48. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through binary fission
B) Through sexual reproduction
C) Through multiple fission
D) Through asexual reproduction.
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Binary fission
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Multiple fission.
  • 50. How does reproduction occur in cockroaches?
A) Parthenogenesis
B) Internal fertilization.
C) Binary fission.
D) External fertilization.
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