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SS 1 AIC Biology Exam Questions - 3rd Term 2022/23
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  • 1. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Holozoic nutrition
B) Holophytic nutrition
C) Parasitic nutrition
D) Saprophytic nutrition
  • 2. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Labrum
B) Sponge
C) Proboscis
D) Maxillae
  • 3. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Rhizopus
B) Mosquito
C) Pitcher- plant
D) Aquatic organisms
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Microphagous feeders
B) Mosquito larva
C) Filter feeders
D) Insectivorous plants
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Cyanophyta
B) Blue-green alga
C) Protista
D) Pyrrophyta
  • 8. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Flagella
B) Cilia
C) Pellicle
D) pseudopodia
  • 9. 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) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
D) They have tap root
  • 10. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
B) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
C) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
  • 11. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
B) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
C) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
D) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
  • 12. 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)
  • 13. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Lack of public awareness and participation
B) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
C) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
D) Extinction of species due to overprotection
  • 14. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
B) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
C) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
D) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
  • 15. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
B) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
C) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
D) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
  • 16. 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.
  • 17. 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 range of latitudes where a species can be found.
D) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
  • 18. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The process of evolution through natural selection.
B) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
C) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
D) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
  • 19. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
B) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
C) It accelerates evolutionary processes
D) It limits the growth of populations
  • 20. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Gills for respiration
B) Wings for flight
C) Strong jaws for hunting.
D) Scales for protection
  • 21. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
B) Long tongues for catching prey.
C) Shells for protection
D) Poison glands for defense.
  • 22. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
B) Wings for flying.
C) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
D) Pouches for carrying offspring.
  • 23. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
B) Feathers for insulation
C) Poisonous stingers for defense.
D) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
  • 24. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
B) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
C) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
D) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
  • 25. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
B) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
C) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
D) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
  • 26. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
B) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
C) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
D) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
  • 27. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) They do not reproduce.
B) Through sexual reproduction only.
C) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
D) Through asexual reproduction only.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Binary fission
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Multiple fission.
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 29. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through binary fission
B) Through multiple fission
C) Through asexual reproduction.
D) Through sexual reproduction
  • 30. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Multiple fission.
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Binary fission
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