AIC SS 1 Biology Revision Test for 3rd Term 2022/23
  • 1. Which of the following is a plant parasite?
A) Sundew
B) Aphids
C) Dodder
D) Butterwort
  • 2. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Parasitic nutrition
B) Saprophytic nutrition
C) Holophytic nutrition
D) Holozoic nutrition
  • 3. The kind of nutritional relationship between algae and fungi in lichen is called ------
A) Parasitic nutrition
B) Chemosynthetic nutrition
C) Symbiotic nutrition
D) Saprophytic nutrition
  • 4. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Labrum
B) Proboscis
C) Maxillae
D) Sponge
  • 5. One of the following organisms exhibits biting and chewing mechanism.
A) Dodder
B) Tapeworm
C) Grasshopper
D) Housefly
  • 6. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Pitcher- plant
B) Aquatic organisms
C) Mosquito
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) Autecology
B) Ecosystem
C) Synecology
D) Ecological niche
  • 8. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Biome
B) Ecology
C) Synecology
D) Autecology
  • 9. One of the following is not a type of carbohydrates.
A) Monossacharides
B) Disaccharides
C) Monosaccharides
D) Polysaccharides
  • 10. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Microphagous feeders
B) Mosquito larva
C) Filter feeders
D) Insectivorous plants
  • 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) Cyanophyta
C) Pyrrophyta
D) Blue-green alga
  • 13. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Pellicle
B) Flagella
C) pseudopodia
D) Cilia
  • 14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) They usually undergo secondary growth
B) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
C) They have tap root
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) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
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 have true roots, stems and leaves
B) Their cells are differentiated into tissues
C) They are non - vascular plants
D) They are complex , multicellular green 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) Carbondioxide is reduced to sugar
B) Hydroxyl is converted to water and oxygen is produced as by product
C) The energy split water into hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions.
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) Increase adaptation to the environment.
B) Mutual interdependence between component cells
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 depletion of renewable resources for human use.
C) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
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) Plastic and synthetic materials.
C) Fossil fuels and minerals.
D) Water and air.
  • 23. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
B) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
C) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
D) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands.
  • 24. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
B) International Space Agency (ISA).
C) World Health Organization (WHO)
D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • 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) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
B) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
C) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
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 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) 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 range of latitudes where a species can be found.
C) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
D) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
  • 30. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
B) The process of evolution through natural selection.
C) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
D) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
  • 31. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It accelerates evolutionary processes
B) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
C) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
D) It limits the growth of populations
  • 32. Which of the following organisms exhibits structural adaptation?
A) Bacteria
B) Paramecium
C) Earthworm
D) Amoeba
  • 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) Legs for hopping on land.
B) Webbed feet for swimming.
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) Long tongues for catching prey.
C) Poison glands for defense.
D) Shells for protection
  • 36. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Pouches for carrying offspring.
B) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
C) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
D) Wings for flying.
  • 37. Which structural adaptation is characteristic of snails?
A) Sharp beaks for cracking seeds.
B) Shells for protection.
C) Long necks for reaching leaves.
D) Hibernation during extreme temperatures
  • 38. What is a structural adaptation exhibited by crabs?
A) Antlers for mating displays.
B) Spines for defense.
C) Trunks for storing water.
D) Hooves for running on land.
  • 39. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Feathers for insulation
B) Poisonous stingers for defense.
C) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
D) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
  • 40. What is a structural adaptation observed in birds?
A) Pouches for carrying young.
B) Scales for protection.
C) Feathers for flight.
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) 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: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
B) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
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 both sexual and asexual reproduction.
B) They do not reproduce.
C) Through asexual reproduction only.
D) Through sexual reproduction only.
  • 47. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Binary fission
C) Multiple fission.
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 48. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through binary fission
C) Through multiple fission
D) Through asexual reproduction.
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Binary fission
D) Multiple fission.
  • 50. How does reproduction occur in cockroaches?
A) Binary fission.
B) External fertilization.
C) Internal fertilization.
D) Parthenogenesis
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