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) Sundew
D) Dodder
  • 2. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Saprophytic nutrition
B) Parasitic nutrition
C) Holozoic nutrition
D) Holophytic nutrition
  • 3. The kind of nutritional relationship between algae and fungi in lichen is called ------
A) Symbiotic nutrition
B) Parasitic nutrition
C) Chemosynthetic nutrition
D) Saprophytic nutrition
  • 4. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Maxillae
B) Sponge
C) Labrum
D) Proboscis
  • 5. One of the following organisms exhibits biting and chewing mechanism.
A) Grasshopper
B) Dodder
C) Tapeworm
D) Housefly
  • 6. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Rhizopus
B) Aquatic organisms
C) Pitcher- plant
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) Ecology
D) Autecology
  • 9. One of the following is not a type of carbohydrates.
A) Disaccharides
B) Monosaccharides
C) Monossacharides
D) Polysaccharides
  • 10. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Insectivorous plants
B) Filter feeders
C) Microphagous feeders
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) Nitrosomonas
C) Nitrobacter
D) Clostridium
  • 12. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Blue-green alga
B) Pyrrophyta
C) Cyanophyta
D) Protista
  • 13. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Flagella
B) Cilia
C) pseudopodia
D) Pellicle
  • 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) Chlorophyll
B) Carbondioxide and water
C) Mineral gas
D) Sunlight
  • 16. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
C) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
D) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
  • 17. One of the following is not true about the characteristics of bryophyta.
A) Their cells are differentiated into tissues
B) They have true roots, stems and leaves
C) They are non - vascular plants
D) They are complex , multicellular green plants
  • 18. Which of the following is not an importance of photosynthesis?
A) It releases toxic chemicals
B) It serves as a building block for other substances
C) It provides food for all living organisms
D) It releases oxygen to the environment.
  • 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) Increase adaptation to the environment.
B) Mutual interdependence between component cells
C) It leads to a slower rate of diffusion
D) Internal structural specialisation
  • 21. 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 extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
D) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
  • 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 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.
  • 24. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
B) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
C) International Space Agency (ISA).
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
  • 25. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Extinction of species due to overprotection
B) Lack of public awareness and participation
C) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
D) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
  • 26. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
B) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
C) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
D) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
  • 27. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
B) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
C) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
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 experience minimal stress.
B) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
C) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
  • 29. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
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 total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
D) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
  • 30. 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 interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
D) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
  • 31. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It accelerates evolutionary processes
B) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
C) It limits the growth of populations
D) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
  • 32. Which of the following organisms exhibits structural adaptation?
A) Paramecium
B) Amoeba
C) Bacteria
D) Earthworm
  • 33. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Wings for flight
B) Strong jaws for hunting.
C) Scales for protection
D) Gills for respiration
  • 34. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Gills for respiration.
B) Legs for hopping on land.
C) Webbed feet for swimming.
D) Lungs for breathing in water
  • 35. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
B) Shells for protection
C) Poison glands for defense.
D) Long tongues for catching prey.
  • 36. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
B) Pouches for carrying offspring.
C) Wings for flying.
D) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
  • 37. Which structural adaptation is characteristic of snails?
A) Sharp beaks for cracking seeds.
B) Shells for protection.
C) Hibernation during extreme temperatures
D) Long necks for reaching leaves.
  • 38. What is a structural adaptation exhibited by crabs?
A) Hooves for running on land.
B) Trunks for storing water.
C) Antlers for mating displays.
D) Spines for defense.
  • 39. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Poisonous stingers for defense.
B) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
C) Feathers for insulation
D) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
  • 40. What is a structural adaptation observed in birds?
A) Beaks for feeding on nectar.
B) Pouches for carrying young.
C) Scales for protection.
D) Feathers for flight.
  • 41. How would you define pollution?
A) The preservation of natural resources.
B) The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
C) The natural balance of ecosystems
D) The accumulation of greenhouse gases
  • 42. What are the different types of pollution?
A) Noise, light, and thermal pollution
B) Air, water, soil, and noise pollution.
C) Acid rain, deforestation, and ozone depletion
D) Global warming, overfishing, and habitat destruction.
  • 43. 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.
  • 44. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
B) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
C) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
D) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
  • 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) They do not reproduce.
C) Through asexual reproduction only.
D) Through sexual reproduction only.
  • 47. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Binary fission
D) Multiple fission.
  • 48. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through binary fission
C) Through asexual reproduction.
D) Through multiple fission
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Binary fission
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Multiple fission.
  • 50. How does reproduction occur in cockroaches?
A) Internal fertilization.
B) External fertilization.
C) Binary fission.
D) Parthenogenesis
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