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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) Parasitic nutrition
C) Holozoic nutrition
D) Saprophytic nutrition
  • 2. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Labrum
B) Maxillae
C) Proboscis
D) Sponge
  • 3. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Pitcher- plant
B) Mosquito
C) Rhizopus
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) Synecology
C) Ecology
D) Autecology
  • 5. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Microphagous feeders
B) Filter feeders
C) Insectivorous plants
D) Mosquito larva
  • 6. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Nitrobacter
B) Nitrosomonas
C) Clostridium
D) Azotobacter
  • 7. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Cyanophyta
B) Pyrrophyta
C) Blue-green alga
D) Protista
  • 8. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) pseudopodia
B) Flagella
C) Cilia
D) Pellicle
  • 9. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
B) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
C) They have tap root
D) They usually undergo secondary growth
  • 10. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
B) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
C) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
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 disposal of waste materials in the environment.
C) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
D) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
  • 12. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
B) International Space Agency (ISA).
C) World Health Organization (WHO)
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 ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
B) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
C) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
D) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
  • 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 experience minimal stress.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
  • 17. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
B) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
C) 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.
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 process of evolution through natural selection.
D) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
  • 19. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
B) It accelerates evolutionary processes
C) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
D) It limits the growth of populations
  • 20. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Gills for respiration
B) Scales for protection
C) Strong jaws for hunting.
D) Wings for flight
  • 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) Pouches for carrying offspring.
B) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
C) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
D) Wings for flying.
  • 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: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
C) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
D) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
  • 25. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
B) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
C) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
D) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
  • 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) Binary fission
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Multiple fission.
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 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) Multiple fission.
B) Binary fission
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Asexual reproduction
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