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SS 1 AIC Biology Exam Questions - 3rd Term 2022/23
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  • 1. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Saprophytic nutrition
B) Holophytic nutrition
C) Holozoic nutrition
D) Parasitic nutrition
  • 2. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Proboscis
B) Sponge
C) Maxillae
D) Labrum
  • 3. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Aquatic organisms
B) Mosquito
C) Rhizopus
D) Pitcher- plant
  • 4. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Ecology
B) Autecology
C) Biome
D) Synecology
  • 5. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Mosquito larva
B) Microphagous feeders
C) Insectivorous plants
D) Filter feeders
  • 6. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Nitrosomonas
B) Azotobacter
C) Clostridium
D) Nitrobacter
  • 7. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Pyrrophyta
B) Protista
C) Cyanophyta
D) Blue-green alga
  • 8. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Cilia
B) Pellicle
C) Flagella
D) pseudopodia
  • 9. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) They usually undergo secondary growth
B) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
C) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
D) They have tap root
  • 10. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
C) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
  • 11. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
B) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
C) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
D) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
  • 12. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) International Space Agency (ISA).
B) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
  • 13. 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
  • 14. 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.
  • 15. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
B) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
C) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
D) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
  • 16. 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) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
D) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
  • 17. 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 number of species present in a given geographic location.
C) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
D) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
  • 18. 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.
  • 19. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It limits the growth of populations
B) It accelerates evolutionary processes
C) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
D) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
  • 20. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Scales for protection
B) Strong jaws for hunting.
C) Gills for respiration
D) Wings for flight
  • 21. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
B) Shells for protection
C) Long tongues for catching prey.
D) Poison glands for defense.
  • 22. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
B) Pouches for carrying offspring.
C) Wings for flying.
D) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
  • 23. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Poisonous stingers for defense.
B) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
C) Feathers for insulation
D) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
  • 24. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
B) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
C) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
D) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
  • 25. 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.
  • 26. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
B) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
C) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
D) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
  • 27. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction only.
B) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
C) They do not reproduce.
D) Through asexual reproduction only.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Multiple fission.
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Binary fission
  • 29. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through asexual reproduction.
C) Through binary fission
D) Through multiple fission
  • 30. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Binary fission
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Multiple fission.
D) Asexual reproduction
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