AIC SS 1 Biology Revision Test for 3rd Term 2022/23
  • 1. Which of the following is a plant parasite?
A) Dodder
B) Sundew
C) Aphids
D) Butterwort
  • 2. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Holophytic nutrition
B) Parasitic nutrition
C) Holozoic nutrition
D) Saprophytic nutrition
  • 3. The kind of nutritional relationship between algae and fungi in lichen is called ------
A) Saprophytic nutrition
B) Parasitic nutrition
C) Chemosynthetic nutrition
D) Symbiotic nutrition
  • 4. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Labrum
B) Proboscis
C) Sponge
D) Maxillae
  • 5. One of the following organisms exhibits biting and chewing mechanism.
A) Housefly
B) Dodder
C) Tapeworm
D) Grasshopper
  • 6. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Pitcher- plant
B) Rhizopus
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) Ecosystem
B) Ecological niche
C) Synecology
D) Autecology
  • 8. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Autecology
B) Synecology
C) Ecology
D) Biome
  • 9. One of the following is not a type of carbohydrates.
A) Monossacharides
B) Polysaccharides
C) Disaccharides
D) Monosaccharides
  • 10. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Insectivorous plants
B) Filter feeders
C) Microphagous feeders
D) Mosquito larva
  • 11. 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
  • 12. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Cyanophyta
B) Protista
C) Blue-green alga
D) Pyrrophyta
  • 13. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Cilia
B) Flagella
C) pseudopodia
D) Pellicle
  • 14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) They have tap root
B) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
C) They usually undergo secondary growth
D) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
  • 15. The following but one are the necessary conditions for photosynthesis to take place.
A) Sunlight
B) Carbondioxide and water
C) Chlorophyll
D) Mineral gas
  • 16. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
B) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
C) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
D) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
  • 17. One of the following is not true about the characteristics of bryophyta.
A) They are non - vascular plants
B) They have true roots, stems and leaves
C) They are complex , multicellular green plants
D) Their cells are differentiated into tissues
  • 18. Which of the following is not an importance of photosynthesis?
A) It serves as a building block for other substances
B) It releases oxygen to the environment.
C) It releases toxic chemicals
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) The light energy is captured by chlorophyll and electrons are excited.
C) Carbondioxide is reduced to sugar
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) Internal structural specialisation
B) It leads to a slower rate of diffusion
C) Increase adaptation to the environment.
D) Mutual interdependence between component cells
  • 21. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
B) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
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) Landfills and waste dumps.
C) Plastic and synthetic materials.
D) Fossil fuels and minerals.
  • 23. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
B) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands.
C) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
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) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
C) International Space Agency (ISA).
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
  • 25. 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
  • 26. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
B) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
C) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
D) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
  • 27. 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 acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
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 can survive but not thrive.
B) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
  • 29. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
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 total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
  • 30. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
B) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
C) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
D) The process of evolution through natural selection.
  • 31. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
B) It accelerates evolutionary processes
C) It limits the growth of populations
D) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
  • 32. Which of the following organisms exhibits structural adaptation?
A) Paramecium
B) Bacteria
C) Amoeba
D) Earthworm
  • 33. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Wings for flight
B) Scales for protection
C) Gills for respiration
D) Strong jaws for hunting.
  • 34. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Lungs for breathing in water
B) Gills for respiration.
C) Legs for hopping on land.
D) Webbed feet for swimming.
  • 35. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Poison glands for defense.
B) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
C) Long tongues for catching prey.
D) Shells for protection
  • 36. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
B) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
C) Pouches for carrying offspring.
D) Wings for flying.
  • 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) 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) Poisonous stingers for defense.
B) Feathers for insulation
C) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
D) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
  • 40. What is a structural adaptation observed in birds?
A) Scales for protection.
B) Feathers for flight.
C) Pouches for carrying young.
D) Beaks for feeding on nectar.
  • 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) Air, water, soil, and noise pollution.
B) Global warming, overfishing, and habitat destruction.
C) Noise, light, and thermal pollution
D) Acid rain, deforestation, and ozone depletion
  • 43. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
B) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
C) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
D) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
  • 44. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
B) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
C) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
D) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
  • 45. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
B) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
C) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
D) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
  • 46. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through asexual reproduction only.
B) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
C) They do not reproduce.
D) Through sexual reproduction only.
  • 47. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Multiple fission.
C) Binary fission
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 48. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through asexual reproduction.
B) Through multiple fission
C) Through sexual reproduction
D) Through binary fission
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Multiple fission.
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Binary fission
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 50. How does reproduction occur in cockroaches?
A) External fertilization.
B) Internal fertilization.
C) Parthenogenesis
D) Binary fission.
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