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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) Parasitic nutrition
C) Saprophytic nutrition
D) Holophytic nutrition
  • 2. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Proboscis
B) Sponge
C) Labrum
D) Maxillae
  • 3. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Aquatic organisms
B) Mosquito
C) Pitcher- plant
D) Rhizopus
  • 4. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Ecology
B) Autecology
C) Biome
D) Synecology
  • 5. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Microphagous feeders
B) Insectivorous plants
C) Mosquito larva
D) Filter feeders
  • 6. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Azotobacter
B) Nitrobacter
C) Clostridium
D) Nitrosomonas
  • 7. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Pyrrophyta
B) Protista
C) Blue-green alga
D) Cyanophyta
  • 8. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Cilia
B) Flagella
C) Pellicle
D) pseudopodia
  • 9. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
B) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
C) They have tap root
D) They usually undergo secondary growth
  • 10. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
C) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
D) Nicotine 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 extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
D) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
  • 12. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
B) International Space Agency (ISA).
C) World Health Organization (WHO)
D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  • 13. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
B) Extinction of species due to overprotection
C) Lack of public awareness and participation
D) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
  • 14. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
B) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
C) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
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 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
  • 16. What is the concept of the minimum and maximum range of tolerance?
A) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
B) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
  • 17. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) 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.
B) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
C) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
D) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
  • 18. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
B) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
C) The process of evolution through natural selection.
D) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
  • 19. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
B) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
C) It accelerates evolutionary processes
D) It limits the growth of populations
  • 20. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Wings for flight
B) Gills for respiration
C) Scales for protection
D) Strong jaws for hunting.
  • 21. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Shells for protection
B) Poison glands for defense.
C) Long tongues for catching prey.
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) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
D) Pouches for carrying offspring.
  • 23. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
B) Feathers for insulation
C) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
D) Poisonous stingers for defense.
  • 24. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
B) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
C) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
D) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
  • 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) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
B) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
C) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
D) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
  • 27. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction only.
B) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
C) Through asexual reproduction only.
D) They do not reproduce.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Multiple fission.
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Binary fission
  • 29. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through binary fission
C) Through multiple fission
D) Through asexual reproduction.
  • 30. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Multiple fission.
D) Binary fission
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