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AIC SS 1 Biology Revision Test 2nd Term
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  • 1. Which of the following is an example of a beneficial microorganism?
A) Virus causing the flu
B) Bacteria causing pneumonia
C) Bacteria aiding in digestion
D) Fungi causing athlete's foot
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for diseases caused by microorganisms?
A) Vector-borne
B) Genetic inheritance
C) Waterborne
D) Airborne
  • 3. HIV stands for:
A) Highly Infectious Virus
B) Human Intestinal Virus
C) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
D) Human Influenza Virus
  • 4. Which of the following is a symptom of HIV?
A) Fatigue
B) Persistent cough
C) All of the above
D) Skin rash
  • 5. The maintenance of good health involves:
A) Regular exercise
B) Proper nutrition
C) Adequate sleep
D) All of the above
  • 6. Which organization is responsible for coordinating international public health efforts?
A) Red Cross Society
B) NMA (National Medical Association)
C) UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
D) WHO (World Health Organization)
  • 7. Autotrophs are organisms that:
A) None of the above
B) Depend on other organisms for food
C) Break down dead organic matter
D) Produce their own food
  • 8. Heterotrophs obtain their food by:
A) Decomposing organic matter
B) Consuming other organisms
C) Photosynthesis
D) Chemosynthesis
  • 9. Which of the following is an example of a vector?
A) Virus causing the common cold
B) Bacteria causing food poisoning
C) Mosquito transmitting malaria
D) Fungi causing athlete's foot
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a way to control vectors?
A) Use of insecticides
B) Vaccination
C) Elimination of breeding sites
D) Use of bed nets
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a role of the Red Cross Society?
A) Promoting health education
B) Conducting medical research
C) Blood donation and transfusion services
D) Providing humanitarian aid during disasters
  • 12. Decomposers play a crucial role in ecosystems by:
A) None of the above
B) Breaking down dead organic matter
C) Producing oxygen through photosynthesis
D) Providing food for other organisms
  • 13. In the laboratory, turbidity can be measured with a ..............
A) Spectrophotometer
B) Turbidometer
C) Speedometry
D) Geiger muller counter
  • 14. Organisms referred to as causative agents and disease-inducing micro-organisms are......
A) Antigens
B) Vectors
C) Pathogens
D) Antibodies
  • 15. Animal diseases caused by protozoa are the following except ......
A) Trypanosomiasis
B) Gummosis
C) Trichomoniasis
D) Coccidiosis
  • 16. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Holozoic nutrition
B) Holophytic nutrition
C) Saprophytic nutrition
D) Parasitic nutrition
  • 17. 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.
  • 18. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
D) International Space Agency (ISA).
  • 19. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Extinction of species due to overprotection
B) Lack of public awareness and participation
C) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
D) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
  • 20. 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.
  • 21. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
B) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
C) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
D) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
  • 22. What is the concept of the minimum and maximum range of tolerance?
A) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
B) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
D) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
  • 23. 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 total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
C) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
D) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
  • 24. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The process of evolution through natural selection.
B) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
C) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
D) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
  • 25. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
B) It limits the growth of populations
C) It accelerates evolutionary processes
D) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
  • 26. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Scales for protection
B) Gills for respiration
C) Wings for flight
D) Strong jaws for hunting.
  • 27. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Long tongues for catching prey.
B) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
C) Poison glands for defense.
D) Shells for protection
  • 28. 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.
  • 29. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
B) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
C) Feathers for insulation
D) Poisonous stingers for defense.
  • 30. 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.
  • 31. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
B) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
C) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
D) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
  • 32. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
B) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
C) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
D) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
  • 33. 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.
  • 34. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Multiple fission.
B) Binary fission
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 35. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through multiple fission
C) Through asexual reproduction.
D) Through binary fission
  • 36. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Binary fission
C) Multiple fission.
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 37. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Water and air.
B) Fossil fuels and minerals
C) Landfills and waste dumps.
D) Plastic and synthetic materials.
  • 38. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
B) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
C) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands
D) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
  • 39. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Gills for respiration
B) Legs for hopping on land.
C) Lungs for breathing in water
D) Webbed feet for swimming
  • 40. How does reproduction take place in houseflies?
A) Internal fertilization
B) External fertilization
C) Binary fission
D) Parthenogenesis
  • 41. What is the method of reproduction in snails?
A) External fertilization
B) Internal fertilization - lay eggs
C) Binary fission
D) Parthenogenesis
  • 42. Which of the following is a disease of the liver?
A) Cirrhosis
B) Malaria
C) Pneumonia
D) Osteoporosis
  • 43. One of the following is not a factor that affects population.
A) Heat
B) Water
C) Adaptation
D) Competition
  • 44. One fo the following is not an abiotic factor.
A) Competition
B) Edaphic
C) Chemical
D) Topographic
  • 45. One of the following is used for collecting tiny organisms that live in thw soil water.
A) Secchi disc
B) Baermann funnel
C) Hydrophotometer
D) Pooter
  • 46. ............ Is used to measure pressure.
A) Photometer
B) Hygrometer
C) Colorimeter
D) Barometer
  • 47. The feeding level in a food chain or food web is known as --------.
A) Pyramid of number
B) Trophic level
C) Food chain
D) Pyramid of energy
  • 48. The diagrammatic representation of the food chain in which producers form the base and the carnivores form the apex is called ...........
A) Pyramid
B) Pyramid of number
C) Dome
D) Pyramid of energy
  • 49. Energy flow is ------------.
A) Undirectional
B) Directional
C) Cyclic
D) Rotational
  • 50. In the pyramid of energy, the producers at the first trophic level contain --------- of the energy.
A) Best
B) Most
C) Least
D) Less
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