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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) Saprophytic nutrition
B) Parasitic nutrition
C) Holozoic nutrition
D) Holophytic nutrition
  • 2. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Labrum
B) Sponge
C) Maxillae
D) Proboscis
  • 3. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Aquatic organisms
B) Pitcher- plant
C) Rhizopus
D) Mosquito
  • 4. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Synecology
B) Autecology
C) Biome
D) Ecology
  • 5. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Filter feeders
B) Mosquito larva
C) Insectivorous plants
D) Microphagous feeders
  • 6. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Clostridium
B) Nitrosomonas
C) Nitrobacter
D) Azotobacter
  • 7. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Protista
B) Pyrrophyta
C) Cyanophyta
D) Blue-green alga
  • 8. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Cilia
B) Pellicle
C) Flagella
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) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
C) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
  • 11. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
B) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
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) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) International Space Agency (ISA).
D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • 13. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
B) Extinction of species due to overprotection
C) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
D) Lack of public awareness and participation
  • 14. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
B) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
C) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
D) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
  • 15. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
B) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
C) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
D) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
  • 16. 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.
  • 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 number of species present in a given geographic location.
D) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
  • 18. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
B) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
C) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
D) The process of evolution through natural selection.
  • 19. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It accelerates evolutionary processes
B) It limits the growth of populations
C) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
D) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
  • 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) Long tongues for catching prey.
B) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
C) Poison glands for defense.
D) Shells for protection
  • 22. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Wings for flying.
B) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
C) Pouches for carrying offspring.
D) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
  • 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: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
D) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
  • 25. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
B) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
C) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
D) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
  • 26. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
B) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
C) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
D) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
  • 27. 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.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Binary fission
D) Multiple fission.
  • 29. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through multiple fission
B) Through binary fission
C) Through sexual reproduction
D) Through asexual reproduction.
  • 30. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Binary fission
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Multiple fission.
D) Asexual reproduction
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