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