AIC SS 1 Biology Revision Test for 3rd Term 2022/23
  • 1. Which of the following is a plant parasite?
A) Sundew
B) Dodder
C) Aphids
D) Butterwort
  • 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) Parasitic nutrition
B) Chemosynthetic nutrition
C) Saprophytic nutrition
D) Symbiotic nutrition
  • 4. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Maxillae
B) Sponge
C) Proboscis
D) Labrum
  • 5. One of the following organisms exhibits biting and chewing mechanism.
A) Tapeworm
B) Housefly
C) Grasshopper
D) Dodder
  • 6. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Mosquito
B) Aquatic organisms
C) Pitcher- plant
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) Ecosystem
B) Autecology
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) Autecology
C) Synecology
D) Ecology
  • 9. One of the following is not a type of carbohydrates.
A) Disaccharides
B) Monossacharides
C) Polysaccharides
D) Monosaccharides
  • 10. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Mosquito larva
B) Microphagous feeders
C) Insectivorous plants
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) Nitrobacter
C) Azotobacter
D) Nitrosomonas
  • 12. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Cyanophyta
B) Pyrrophyta
C) Blue-green alga
D) Protista
  • 13. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Cilia
B) Pellicle
C) pseudopodia
D) Flagella
  • 14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) They usually undergo secondary growth
B) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
C) They have tap root
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) Sunlight
B) Chlorophyll
C) Mineral gas
D) Carbondioxide and water
  • 16. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
C) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
  • 17. One of the following is not true about the characteristics of bryophyta.
A) They are non - vascular plants
B) They are complex , multicellular green plants
C) Their cells are differentiated into tissues
D) They have true roots, stems and leaves
  • 18. Which of the following is not an importance of photosynthesis?
A) It releases toxic chemicals
B) It provides food for all living organisms
C) It serves as a building block for other substances
D) It releases oxygen to the environment.
  • 19. During the light phase of photosynthesis, the following occurs except ------
A) Carbondioxide is reduced to sugar
B) The light energy is captured by chlorophyll and electrons are excited.
C) The energy split water into hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions.
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) Mutual interdependence between component cells
B) Internal structural specialisation
C) It leads to a slower rate of diffusion
D) Increase adaptation to the environment.
  • 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 preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
D) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable 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) Fossil fuels and minerals.
D) Plastic and synthetic materials.
  • 23. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
B) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands.
C) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
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) International Space Agency (ISA).
B) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
C) World Health Organization (WHO)
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) 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) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
B) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
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) 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.
C) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
D) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
  • 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) Paramecium
B) Earthworm
C) Amoeba
D) Bacteria
  • 33. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Gills for respiration
B) Strong jaws for hunting.
C) Scales for protection
D) Wings for flight
  • 34. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Legs for hopping on land.
B) Lungs for breathing in water
C) Gills for respiration.
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) 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) Hooves for running on land.
B) Spines for defense.
C) Antlers for mating displays.
D) Trunks for storing water.
  • 39. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
B) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
C) Poisonous stingers for defense.
D) Feathers for insulation
  • 40. What is a structural adaptation observed in birds?
A) Feathers for flight.
B) Beaks for feeding on nectar.
C) Pouches for carrying young.
D) Scales for protection.
  • 41. How would you define pollution?
A) The preservation of natural resources.
B) The accumulation of greenhouse gases
C) The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
D) The natural balance of ecosystems
  • 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: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
B) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
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 reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
B) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
C) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
D) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
  • 45. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
B) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
C) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
D) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
  • 46. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
B) Through sexual reproduction only.
C) They do not reproduce.
D) Through asexual reproduction only.
  • 47. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Binary fission
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Multiple fission.
  • 48. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through multiple fission
B) Through binary fission
C) Through asexual reproduction.
D) Through sexual reproduction
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Multiple fission.
C) Binary fission
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 50. How does reproduction occur in cockroaches?
A) External fertilization.
B) Parthenogenesis
C) Internal fertilization.
D) Binary fission.
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