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AIC SS 1 Biology 3rd C.A 2nd Term - Quiz
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  • 1. Which of the following is an example of a beneficial microorganism?
A) Fungi causing athlete's foot
B) Bacteria aiding in digestion
C) Virus causing the flu
D) Bacteria causing pneumonia
  • 2. Autotrophs are organisms that:
A) Produce their own food
B) Depend on other organisms for food
C) None of the above
D) Break down dead organic matter
  • 3. Which of the following is an example of a vector?
A) Fungi causing athlete's foot
B) Mosquito transmitting malaria
C) Bacteria causing food poisoning
D) Virus causing the common cold
  • 4. Which of the following is NOT a role of the Red Cross Society?
A) Providing humanitarian aid during disasters
B) Conducting medical research
C) Promoting health education
D) Blood donation and transfusion services
  • 5. Decomposers play a crucial role in ecosystems by:
A) None of the above
B) Producing oxygen through photosynthesis
C) Breaking down dead organic matter
D) Providing food for other organisms
  • 6. In the laboratory, turbidity can be measured with a ..............
A) Turbidometer
B) Spectrophotometer
C) Speedometry
D) Geiger muller counter
  • 7. Organisms referred to as causative agents and disease-inducing micro-organisms are......
A) Antigens
B) Antibodies
C) Vectors
D) Pathogens
  • 8. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Lack of public awareness and participation
B) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
C) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
D) Extinction of species due to overprotection
  • 9. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
B) The process of evolution through natural selection.
C) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
D) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
  • 10. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Strong jaws for hunting.
B) Gills for respiration
C) Scales for protection
D) Wings for flight
  • 11. 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: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
D) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
  • 12. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
B) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
C) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
D) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
  • 13. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
B) They do not reproduce.
C) Through sexual reproduction only.
D) Through asexual reproduction only.
  • 14. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Multiple fission.
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Binary fission
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 15. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Water and air.
B) Fossil fuels and minerals
C) Plastic and synthetic materials.
D) Landfills and waste dumps.
  • 16. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
B) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
C) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands
D) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
  • 17. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Webbed feet for swimming
B) Legs for hopping on land.
C) Gills for respiration
D) Lungs for breathing in water
  • 18. One of the following is used for collecting tiny organisms that live in thw soil water.
A) Baermann funnel
B) Hydrophotometer
C) Pooter
D) Secchi disc
  • 19. ............ Is used to measure pressure.
A) Photometer
B) Hygrometer
C) Colorimeter
D) Barometer
  • 20. The diagrammatic representation of the food chain in which producers form the base and the carnivores form the apex is called ...........
A) Pyramid of number
B) Pyramid
C) Pyramid of energy
D) Dome
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