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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) Sponge
B) Proboscis
C) Labrum
D) Maxillae
  • 3. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Pitcher- plant
B) Rhizopus
C) Mosquito
D) Aquatic organisms
  • 4. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Biome
B) Ecology
C) Autecology
D) Synecology
  • 5. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Mosquito larva
B) Microphagous feeders
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) Nitrosomonas
B) Azotobacter
C) Nitrobacter
D) Clostridium
  • 7. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Cyanophyta
B) Protista
C) Pyrrophyta
D) Blue-green alga
  • 8. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) pseudopodia
B) Pellicle
C) Cilia
D) Flagella
  • 9. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) They have tap root
B) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
C) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
D) They usually undergo secondary growth
  • 10. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
B) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
C) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
  • 11. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
B) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
C) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
D) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
  • 12. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) International Space Agency (ISA).
B) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
C) World Health Organization (WHO)
D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  • 13. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Extinction of species due to overprotection
B) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
C) Lack of public awareness and participation
D) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
  • 14. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
B) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
C) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
D) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
  • 15. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
B) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
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 cannot survive.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
D) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
  • 17. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
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 total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
  • 18. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
B) The process of evolution through natural selection.
C) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
D) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
  • 19. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
B) It accelerates evolutionary processes
C) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
D) It limits the growth of populations
  • 20. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Scales for protection
B) Gills for respiration
C) Wings for flight
D) Strong jaws for hunting.
  • 21. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Shells for protection
B) Long tongues for catching prey.
C) Poison glands for defense.
D) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
  • 22. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Wings for flying.
B) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
C) Pouches for carrying offspring.
D) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
  • 23. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
B) Poisonous stingers for defense.
C) Feathers for insulation
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: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
C) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
D) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
  • 25. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
B) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
C) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
D) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
  • 26. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
B) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
C) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
D) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
  • 27. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
B) They do not reproduce.
C) Through sexual reproduction only.
D) Through asexual reproduction only.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Multiple fission.
D) Binary fission
  • 29. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through asexual reproduction.
B) Through sexual reproduction
C) Through binary fission
D) Through multiple fission
  • 30. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Multiple fission.
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Binary fission
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