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) Chemosynthetic nutrition
B) Parasitic nutrition
C) Symbiotic nutrition
D) Saprophytic nutrition
  • 4. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Sponge
B) Maxillae
C) Labrum
D) Proboscis
  • 5. One of the following organisms exhibits biting and chewing mechanism.
A) Grasshopper
B) Housefly
C) Tapeworm
D) Dodder
  • 6. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Rhizopus
B) Mosquito
C) Pitcher- plant
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) Ecosystem
C) Autecology
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) Monosaccharides
B) Monossacharides
C) Disaccharides
D) Polysaccharides
  • 10. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Microphagous feeders
B) Filter feeders
C) Insectivorous plants
D) Mosquito larva
  • 11. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Nitrobacter
B) Azotobacter
C) Nitrosomonas
D) Clostridium
  • 12. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Protista
B) Blue-green alga
C) Cyanophyta
D) Pyrrophyta
  • 13. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) pseudopodia
B) Pellicle
C) Flagella
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 have tap root
C) They usually undergo secondary growth
D) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
  • 15. The following but one are the necessary conditions for photosynthesis to take place.
A) Chlorophyll
B) Sunlight
C) Carbondioxide and water
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 have true roots, stems and leaves
B) They are non - vascular plants
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 provides food for all living organisms
B) It releases oxygen to the environment.
C) It releases toxic chemicals
D) It serves as a building block for other substances
  • 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) It leads to a slower rate of diffusion
B) Increase adaptation to the environment.
C) Internal structural specialisation
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 extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
C) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
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) Fossil fuels and minerals.
B) Water and air.
C) Landfills and waste dumps.
D) Plastic and synthetic materials.
  • 23. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands.
B) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
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) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) International Space Agency (ISA).
D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  • 25. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Extinction of species due to overprotection
B) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
C) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
D) Lack of public awareness and participation
  • 26. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
B) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
C) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
D) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
  • 27. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
B) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
C) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
D) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
  • 28. What is the concept of the minimum and maximum range of tolerance?
A) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
B) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
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) 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 adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
B) The process of evolution through natural selection.
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 limits the growth of populations
B) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
C) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
D) It accelerates evolutionary processes
  • 32. Which of the following organisms exhibits structural adaptation?
A) Paramecium
B) Amoeba
C) Bacteria
D) Earthworm
  • 33. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Gills for respiration
B) Scales for protection
C) Strong jaws for hunting.
D) Wings for flight
  • 34. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Gills for respiration.
B) Webbed feet for swimming.
C) Lungs for breathing in water
D) Legs for hopping on land.
  • 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) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
B) Wings for flying.
C) Pouches for carrying offspring.
D) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
  • 37. Which structural adaptation is characteristic of snails?
A) Shells for protection.
B) Long necks for reaching leaves.
C) Hibernation during extreme temperatures
D) Sharp beaks for cracking seeds.
  • 38. What is a structural adaptation exhibited by crabs?
A) Trunks for storing water.
B) Antlers for mating displays.
C) Hooves for running on land.
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) Scales for protection.
C) Beaks for feeding on nectar.
D) Pouches for carrying young.
  • 41. How would you define pollution?
A) The natural balance of ecosystems
B) The accumulation of greenhouse gases
C) The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
D) The preservation of natural resources.
  • 42. What are the different types of pollution?
A) Global warming, overfishing, and habitat destruction.
B) Air, water, soil, and noise pollution.
C) Acid rain, deforestation, and ozone depletion
D) Noise, light, and thermal pollution
  • 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 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) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
B) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
C) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
D) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
  • 46. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction only.
B) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
C) They do not reproduce.
D) Through asexual 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 multiple fission
B) Through sexual reproduction
C) Through binary fission
D) Through asexual reproduction.
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Multiple fission.
B) Binary fission
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 50. How does reproduction occur in cockroaches?
A) Parthenogenesis
B) External fertilization.
C) Binary fission.
D) Internal fertilization.
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