AIC SS 1 Biology Revision Test for 3rd Term 2022/23
  • 1. Which of the following is a plant parasite?
A) Butterwort
B) Aphids
C) Dodder
D) Sundew
  • 2. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Parasitic nutrition
B) Holozoic nutrition
C) Saprophytic nutrition
D) Holophytic nutrition
  • 3. The kind of nutritional relationship between algae and fungi in lichen is called ------
A) Saprophytic nutrition
B) Symbiotic nutrition
C) Parasitic nutrition
D) Chemosynthetic nutrition
  • 4. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Proboscis
B) Sponge
C) Maxillae
D) Labrum
  • 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) Rhizopus
B) Pitcher- plant
C) Aquatic organisms
D) Mosquito
  • 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) Ecosystem
C) Ecological niche
D) Synecology
  • 8. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Biome
B) Synecology
C) Autecology
D) Ecology
  • 9. One of the following is not a type of carbohydrates.
A) Polysaccharides
B) Monossacharides
C) Disaccharides
D) Monosaccharides
  • 10. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Insectivorous plants
B) Filter feeders
C) Mosquito larva
D) Microphagous feeders
  • 11. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Nitrobacter
B) Azotobacter
C) Nitrosomonas
D) Clostridium
  • 12. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Cyanophyta
B) Blue-green alga
C) Protista
D) Pyrrophyta
  • 13. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) pseudopodia
B) Flagella
C) Cilia
D) Pellicle
  • 14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
B) They have tap root
C) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
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) Chlorophyll
D) Mineral gas
  • 16. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
C) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
D) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
  • 17. One of the following is not true about the characteristics of bryophyta.
A) They have true roots, stems and leaves
B) They are complex , multicellular green plants
C) Their cells are differentiated into tissues
D) They are non - vascular plants
  • 18. Which of the following is not an importance of photosynthesis?
A) It provides food for all living organisms
B) It releases toxic chemicals
C) It releases oxygen to the environment.
D) It serves as a building block for other substances
  • 19. During the light phase of photosynthesis, the following occurs except ------
A) The light energy is captured by chlorophyll and electrons are excited.
B) Hydroxyl is converted to water and oxygen is produced as by product
C) The energy split water into hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions.
D) Carbondioxide is reduced to sugar
  • 20. Which of the following is not an advantage of complexity in higher organisms?
A) Increase adaptation to the environment.
B) Internal structural specialisation
C) Mutual interdependence between component cells
D) It leads to a slower rate of diffusion
  • 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 depletion of renewable resources for human use.
D) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
  • 22. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Fossil fuels and minerals.
B) Landfills and waste dumps.
C) Water and air.
D) Plastic and synthetic materials.
  • 23. 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 relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
D) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands.
  • 24. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
B) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
C) World Health Organization (WHO)
D) International Space Agency (ISA).
  • 25. 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
  • 26. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
B) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
C) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
D) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
  • 27. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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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) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
B) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
D) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
  • 29. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
B) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
C) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
D) 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.
  • 30. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The process of evolution through natural selection.
B) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
C) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
D) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
  • 31. 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 disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
D) It accelerates evolutionary processes
  • 32. Which of the following organisms exhibits structural adaptation?
A) Paramecium
B) Bacteria
C) Amoeba
D) Earthworm
  • 33. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Scales for protection
B) Strong jaws for hunting.
C) Wings for flight
D) Gills for respiration
  • 34. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Webbed feet for swimming.
B) Lungs for breathing in water
C) Legs for hopping on land.
D) Gills for respiration.
  • 35. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Shells for protection
B) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
C) Long tongues for catching prey.
D) Poison glands for defense.
  • 36. 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.
  • 37. Which structural adaptation is characteristic of snails?
A) Hibernation during extreme temperatures
B) Long necks for reaching leaves.
C) Sharp beaks for cracking seeds.
D) Shells for protection.
  • 38. What is a structural adaptation exhibited by crabs?
A) Spines for defense.
B) Hooves for running on land.
C) Antlers for mating displays.
D) Trunks for storing water.
  • 39. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
B) Poisonous stingers for defense.
C) Feathers for insulation
D) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
  • 40. What is a structural adaptation observed in birds?
A) Scales for protection.
B) Pouches for carrying young.
C) Feathers for flight.
D) Beaks for feeding on nectar.
  • 41. How would you define pollution?
A) The preservation of natural resources.
B) The natural balance of ecosystems
C) The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
D) The accumulation of greenhouse gases
  • 42. What are the different types of pollution?
A) Global warming, overfishing, and habitat destruction.
B) Air, water, soil, and noise pollution.
C) Noise, light, and thermal pollution
D) Acid rain, deforestation, and ozone depletion
  • 43. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
B) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
C) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
D) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
  • 44. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
B) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
C) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
D) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
  • 45. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
B) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
C) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
D) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
  • 46. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
B) Through asexual reproduction only.
C) They do not reproduce.
D) Through sexual reproduction only.
  • 47. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Multiple fission.
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Binary fission
  • 48. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through asexual reproduction.
B) Through binary fission
C) Through multiple fission
D) Through sexual reproduction
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Binary fission
B) Multiple fission.
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 50. How does reproduction occur in cockroaches?
A) External fertilization.
B) Binary fission.
C) Parthenogenesis
D) Internal fertilization.
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