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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) Holophytic nutrition
B) Holozoic nutrition
C) Saprophytic nutrition
D) Parasitic nutrition
  • 2. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Proboscis
B) Sponge
C) Maxillae
D) Labrum
  • 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) 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) Nitrosomonas
B) Azotobacter
C) Clostridium
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) Flagella
B) pseudopodia
C) Pellicle
D) Cilia
  • 9. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
B) They have tap root
C) They usually undergo secondary growth
D) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
  • 10. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
C) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
D) Nicotine 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 disposal of waste materials in the environment.
C) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
D) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
  • 12. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) International Space Agency (ISA).
C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  • 13. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Lack of public awareness and participation
B) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
C) Extinction of species due to overprotection
D) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
  • 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) 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 ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
B) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
C) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
D) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
  • 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 cannot survive.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
  • 17. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
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 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 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 disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
B) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
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) Scales for protection
C) Strong jaws for hunting.
D) Gills for respiration
  • 21. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Shells for protection
B) Poison glands for defense.
C) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
D) Long tongues for catching prey.
  • 22. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Pouches for carrying offspring.
B) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
C) Wings for flying.
D) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
  • 23. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
B) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
C) Poisonous stingers for defense.
D) Feathers for insulation
  • 24. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
B) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
C) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
D) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
  • 25. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
B) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
C) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
D) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
  • 26. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
B) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
C) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
D) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
  • 27. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) They do not reproduce.
B) Through asexual reproduction only.
C) Through sexual reproduction only.
D) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Binary fission
C) Multiple fission.
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 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) Sexual reproduction.
B) Multiple fission.
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Binary fission
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