AIC SS 1 Biology Revision Test for 3rd Term 2022/23
  • 1. Which of the following is a plant parasite?
A) Butterwort
B) Sundew
C) Aphids
D) Dodder
  • 2. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Saprophytic nutrition
B) Holozoic nutrition
C) Parasitic nutrition
D) Holophytic nutrition
  • 3. The kind of nutritional relationship between algae and fungi in lichen is called ------
A) Saprophytic nutrition
B) Symbiotic nutrition
C) Parasitic nutrition
D) Chemosynthetic nutrition
  • 4. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Sponge
B) Labrum
C) Proboscis
D) Maxillae
  • 5. One of the following organisms exhibits biting and chewing mechanism.
A) Dodder
B) Grasshopper
C) Housefly
D) Tapeworm
  • 6. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Rhizopus
B) Pitcher- plant
C) Mosquito
D) Aquatic organisms
  • 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) Synecology
B) Autecology
C) Ecological niche
D) Ecosystem
  • 8. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Autecology
B) Biome
C) Synecology
D) Ecology
  • 9. One of the following is not a type of carbohydrates.
A) Monossacharides
B) Monosaccharides
C) Disaccharides
D) Polysaccharides
  • 10. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Mosquito larva
B) Insectivorous plants
C) Microphagous feeders
D) Filter feeders
  • 11. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Nitrosomonas
B) Nitrobacter
C) Azotobacter
D) Clostridium
  • 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) Cilia
B) pseudopodia
C) Flagella
D) Pellicle
  • 14. 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
  • 15. The following but one are the necessary conditions for photosynthesis to take place.
A) Mineral gas
B) Carbondioxide and water
C) Chlorophyll
D) Sunlight
  • 16. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
B) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
C) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
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 complex , multicellular green plants
C) They have true roots, stems and leaves
D) They are non - vascular plants
  • 18. Which of the following is not an importance of photosynthesis?
A) It serves as a building block for other substances
B) It releases toxic chemicals
C) It releases oxygen to the environment.
D) It provides food for all living organisms
  • 19. During the light phase of photosynthesis, the following occurs except ------
A) The energy split water into hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions.
B) Carbondioxide is reduced to sugar
C) Hydroxyl is converted to water and oxygen is produced as by product
D) The light energy is captured by chlorophyll and electrons are excited.
  • 20. Which of the following is not an advantage of complexity in higher organisms?
A) Mutual interdependence between component cells
B) Increase adaptation to the environment.
C) It leads to a slower rate of diffusion
D) Internal structural specialisation
  • 21. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
B) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
C) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
D) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
  • 22. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Landfills and waste dumps.
B) Fossil fuels and minerals.
C) Plastic and synthetic materials.
D) Water and air.
  • 23. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands.
B) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
C) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
D) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
  • 24. 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).
  • 25. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
B) Lack of public awareness and participation
C) Extinction of species due to overprotection
D) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
  • 26. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
B) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
C) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
D) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
  • 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) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
D) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
  • 29. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
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 number of species present in a given geographic location.
  • 30. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The process of evolution through natural selection.
B) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
C) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
D) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
  • 31. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It limits the growth of populations
B) It accelerates evolutionary processes
C) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
D) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
  • 32. Which of the following organisms exhibits structural adaptation?
A) Bacteria
B) Earthworm
C) Amoeba
D) Paramecium
  • 33. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Scales for protection
B) Strong jaws for hunting.
C) Gills for respiration
D) Wings for flight
  • 34. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Lungs for breathing in water
B) Webbed feet for swimming.
C) Legs for hopping on land.
D) Gills for respiration.
  • 35. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Poison glands for defense.
B) Shells for protection
C) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
D) Long tongues for catching prey.
  • 36. 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.
  • 37. Which structural adaptation is characteristic of snails?
A) Shells for protection.
B) Long necks for reaching leaves.
C) Sharp beaks for cracking seeds.
D) Hibernation during extreme temperatures
  • 38. What is a structural adaptation exhibited by crabs?
A) Spines for defense.
B) Trunks for storing water.
C) Hooves for running on land.
D) Antlers for mating displays.
  • 39. 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.
  • 40. What is a structural adaptation observed in birds?
A) Scales for protection.
B) Pouches for carrying young.
C) Feathers for flight.
D) Beaks for feeding on nectar.
  • 41. How would you define pollution?
A) The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
B) The accumulation of greenhouse gases
C) The preservation of natural resources.
D) The natural balance of ecosystems
  • 42. What are the different types of pollution?
A) Acid rain, deforestation, and ozone depletion
B) Noise, light, and thermal pollution
C) Air, water, soil, and noise pollution.
D) Global warming, overfishing, and habitat destruction.
  • 43. 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.
  • 44. 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.
  • 45. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
B) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
C) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
D) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
  • 46. 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.
  • 47. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Binary fission
D) Multiple fission.
  • 48. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through asexual reproduction.
B) Through sexual reproduction
C) Through binary fission
D) Through multiple fission
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Binary fission
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Sexual 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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