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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) Saprophytic nutrition
C) Holophytic nutrition
D) Parasitic nutrition
  • 2. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Sponge
B) Maxillae
C) Labrum
D) Proboscis
  • 3. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Aquatic organisms
B) Rhizopus
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) Ecology
B) Autecology
C) Synecology
D) Biome
  • 5. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Insectivorous plants
B) Filter feeders
C) Mosquito larva
D) Microphagous 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) Nitrosomonas
D) Clostridium
  • 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) Flagella
B) pseudopodia
C) Pellicle
D) Cilia
  • 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) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
D) They usually undergo secondary growth
  • 10. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
C) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
  • 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) Extinction of species due to overprotection
B) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
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) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
C) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
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 capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
C) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
D) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
  • 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) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
  • 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 range of latitudes where a species can be found.
C) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
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 ability of organisms to change their habitat
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 disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
C) It limits the growth of populations
D) It accelerates evolutionary processes
  • 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) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
B) Shells for protection
C) Long tongues for catching prey.
D) Poison glands for defense.
  • 22. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
B) Wings for flying.
C) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
D) Pouches for carrying offspring.
  • 23. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Poisonous stingers for defense.
B) Feathers for insulation
C) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
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: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
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 promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
B) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
C) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
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) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
D) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
  • 27. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
B) Through asexual reproduction only.
C) Through sexual reproduction only.
D) They do not reproduce.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Binary fission
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Multiple fission.
  • 29. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through asexual reproduction.
C) Through binary fission
D) Through multiple fission
  • 30. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Binary fission
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Multiple fission.
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