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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) Holophytic nutrition
B) Parasitic nutrition
C) Holozoic nutrition
D) Saprophytic nutrition
  • 2. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Labrum
B) Maxillae
C) Sponge
D) Proboscis
  • 3. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Mosquito
B) Aquatic organisms
C) Pitcher- plant
D) Rhizopus
  • 4. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Biome
B) Autecology
C) Ecology
D) Synecology
  • 5. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Microphagous feeders
B) Insectivorous plants
C) Mosquito larva
D) Filter feeders
  • 6. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Azotobacter
B) Clostridium
C) Nitrobacter
D) Nitrosomonas
  • 7. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Pyrrophyta
B) Cyanophyta
C) Blue-green alga
D) Protista
  • 8. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Flagella
B) pseudopodia
C) Pellicle
D) Cilia
  • 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 extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
B) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
C) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
D) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
  • 12. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) International Space Agency (ISA).
C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  • 13. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Lack of public awareness and participation
B) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
C) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
D) Extinction of species due to overprotection
  • 14. 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.
  • 15. 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 acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
D) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
  • 16. 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.
  • 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 range of latitudes where a species can be found.
C) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
D) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
  • 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 disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
C) It accelerates evolutionary processes
D) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
  • 20. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Strong jaws for hunting.
B) Wings for flight
C) Scales for protection
D) Gills for respiration
  • 21. Which structural adaptation is typical of toads?
A) Poison glands for defense.
B) Shells for protection
C) Long tongues for catching prey.
D) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
  • 22. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Wings for flying.
B) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
C) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
D) Pouches for carrying offspring.
  • 23. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
B) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
C) Poisonous stingers for defense.
D) Feathers for insulation
  • 24. What are the sources, causes, and effects of air pollution?
A) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
B) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
C) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
D) Sources: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
  • 25. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
B) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
C) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
D) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
  • 26. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
B) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
C) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
D) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
  • 27. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) They do not reproduce.
B) Through asexual reproduction only.
C) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
D) Through sexual reproduction only.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Multiple fission.
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Binary fission
  • 29. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through binary fission
B) Through asexual reproduction.
C) Through sexual reproduction
D) Through multiple fission
  • 30. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Binary fission
D) Multiple fission.
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