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