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AIC SS 1 Biology Revision Test for 3rd Term 2022/23
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  • 1. Which of the following is a plant parasite?
A) Dodder
B) Butterwort
C) Sundew
D) Aphids
  • 2. 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
  • 3. The kind of nutritional relationship between algae and fungi in lichen is called ------
A) Symbiotic nutrition
B) Parasitic nutrition
C) Saprophytic nutrition
D) Chemosynthetic nutrition
  • 4. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Labrum
B) Proboscis
C) Maxillae
D) Sponge
  • 5. One of the following organisms exhibits biting and chewing mechanism.
A) Dodder
B) Housefly
C) Grasshopper
D) Tapeworm
  • 6. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Aquatic organisms
B) Rhizopus
C) Mosquito
D) Pitcher- plant
  • 7. The study that is concerned with the study of the inter-relationships between groups of organisms or species of organisms living together in an area is called .......
A) Autecology
B) Ecological niche
C) Ecosystem
D) Synecology
  • 8. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Ecology
B) Synecology
C) Autecology
D) Biome
  • 9. One of the following is not a type of carbohydrates.
A) Polysaccharides
B) Disaccharides
C) Monosaccharides
D) Monossacharides
  • 10. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Microphagous feeders
B) Filter feeders
C) Insectivorous plants
D) Mosquito larva
  • 11. 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
  • 12. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Cyanophyta
B) Pyrrophyta
C) Protista
D) Blue-green alga
  • 13. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) pseudopodia
B) Cilia
C) Pellicle
D) Flagella
  • 14. 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) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
D) They usually undergo secondary growth
  • 15. The following but one are the necessary conditions for photosynthesis to take place.
A) Carbondioxide and water
B) Sunlight
C) Mineral gas
D) Chlorophyll
  • 16. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
C) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
D) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
  • 17. One of the following is not true about the characteristics of bryophyta.
A) They are complex , multicellular green plants
B) Their cells are differentiated into tissues
C) They have true roots, stems and leaves
D) They are non - vascular plants
  • 18. Which of the following is not an importance of photosynthesis?
A) It releases toxic chemicals
B) It releases oxygen to the environment.
C) It serves as a building block for other substances
D) It provides food for all living organisms
  • 19. During the light phase of photosynthesis, the following occurs except ------
A) The light energy is captured by chlorophyll and electrons are excited.
B) The energy split water into hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions.
C) Carbondioxide is reduced to sugar
D) Hydroxyl is converted to water and oxygen is produced as by product
  • 20. Which of the following is not an advantage of complexity in higher organisms?
A) It leads to a slower rate of diffusion
B) Internal structural specialisation
C) Increase adaptation to the environment.
D) Mutual interdependence between component cells
  • 21. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
B) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
C) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
D) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
  • 22. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Fossil fuels and minerals.
B) Plastic and synthetic materials.
C) Water and air.
D) Landfills and waste dumps.
  • 23. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
B) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands.
C) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
D) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
  • 24. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) International Space Agency (ISA).
C) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • 25. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
B) Lack of public awareness and participation
C) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
D) Extinction of species due to overprotection
  • 26. 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.
  • 27. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
    .
A) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
B) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
C) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
D) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
  • 28. 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.
  • 29. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
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 range of latitudes where a species can be found.
D) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
  • 30. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
B) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
C) The process of evolution through natural selection.
D) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
  • 31. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It accelerates evolutionary processes
B) It limits the growth of populations
C) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
D) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
  • 32. Which of the following organisms exhibits structural adaptation?
A) Earthworm
B) Bacteria
C) Paramecium
D) Amoeba
  • 33. 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.
  • 34. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Gills for respiration.
B) Webbed feet for swimming.
C) Legs for hopping on land.
D) Lungs for breathing in water
  • 35. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Shells for protection
B) Long tongues for catching prey.
C) Poison glands for defense.
D) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
  • 36. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
B) Wings for flying.
C) Pouches for carrying offspring.
D) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
  • 37. Which structural adaptation is characteristic of snails?
A) Long necks for reaching leaves.
B) Hibernation during extreme temperatures
C) Sharp beaks for cracking seeds.
D) Shells for protection.
  • 38. What is a structural adaptation exhibited by crabs?
A) Trunks for storing water.
B) Hooves for running on land.
C) Antlers for mating displays.
D) Spines for defense.
  • 39. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
B) Feathers for insulation
C) Poisonous stingers for defense.
D) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
  • 40. What is a structural adaptation observed in birds?
A) Feathers for flight.
B) Scales for protection.
C) Pouches for carrying young.
D) Beaks for feeding on nectar.
  • 41. How would you define pollution?
A) The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
B) The preservation of natural resources.
C) The accumulation of greenhouse gases
D) The natural balance of ecosystems
  • 42. What are the different types of pollution?
A) Acid rain, deforestation, and ozone depletion
B) Global warming, overfishing, and habitat destruction.
C) Air, water, soil, and noise pollution.
D) Noise, light, and thermal pollution
  • 43. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
B) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
C) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
D) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
  • 44. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
B) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
C) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
D) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
  • 45. 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.
  • 46. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) They do not reproduce.
B) Through asexual reproduction only.
C) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
D) Through sexual reproduction only.
  • 47. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Multiple fission.
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Binary fission
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 48. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through asexual reproduction.
C) Through binary fission
D) Through multiple fission
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Multiple fission.
C) Binary fission
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 50. How does reproduction occur in cockroaches?
A) Binary fission.
B) External fertilization.
C) Internal fertilization.
D) Parthenogenesis
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