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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) Bacteria causing pneumonia
B) Bacteria aiding in digestion
C) Fungi causing athlete's foot
D) Virus causing the flu
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for diseases caused by microorganisms?
A) Vector-borne
B) Waterborne
C) Genetic inheritance
D) Airborne
  • 3. HIV stands for:
A) Human Influenza Virus
B) Highly Infectious Virus
C) Human Intestinal Virus
D) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
  • 4. Which of the following is a symptom of HIV?
A) Skin rash
B) All of the above
C) Persistent cough
D) Fatigue
  • 5. The maintenance of good health involves:
A) Regular exercise
B) Proper nutrition
C) All of the above
D) Adequate sleep
  • 6. Which organization is responsible for coordinating international public health efforts?
A) UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
B) Red Cross Society
C) WHO (World Health Organization)
D) NMA (National Medical Association)
  • 7. Autotrophs are organisms that:
A) Break down dead organic matter
B) Produce their own food
C) Depend on other organisms for food
D) None of the above
  • 8. Heterotrophs obtain their food by:
A) Photosynthesis
B) Chemosynthesis
C) Decomposing organic matter
D) Consuming other organisms
  • 9. Which of the following is an example of a vector?
A) Bacteria causing food poisoning
B) Virus causing the common cold
C) Mosquito transmitting malaria
D) Fungi causing athlete's foot
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a way to control vectors?
A) Vaccination
B) Use of bed nets
C) Use of insecticides
D) Elimination of breeding sites
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a role of the Red Cross Society?
A) Promoting health education
B) Conducting medical research
C) Providing humanitarian aid during disasters
D) Blood donation and transfusion services
  • 12. Decomposers play a crucial role in ecosystems by:
A) Producing oxygen through photosynthesis
B) Providing food for other organisms
C) None of the above
D) Breaking down dead organic matter
  • 13. In the laboratory, turbidity can be measured with a ..............
A) Geiger muller counter
B) Speedometry
C) Spectrophotometer
D) Turbidometer
  • 14. Organisms referred to as causative agents and disease-inducing micro-organisms are......
A) Antibodies
B) Pathogens
C) Vectors
D) Antigens
  • 15. Animal diseases caused by protozoa are the following except ......
A) Trypanosomiasis
B) Coccidiosis
C) Trichomoniasis
D) Gummosis
  • 16. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Holophytic nutrition
B) Holozoic nutrition
C) Parasitic nutrition
D) Saprophytic nutrition
  • 17. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
B) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
C) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
D) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
  • 18. 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) International Space Agency (ISA).
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
  • 19. 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.
  • 20. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
B) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
C) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
D) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
  • 21. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
B) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
C) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
D) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
  • 22. 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) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
  • 23. What does "geographic range" refer to?
A) The total land area covered by a particular organism or species.
B) The number of species present in a given geographic location.
C) The range of latitudes where a species can be found.
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.
  • 24. 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.
  • 25. 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 disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
D) It limits the growth of populations
  • 26. Which of the following structural adaptations is characteristic of fish?
A) Gills for respiration
B) Strong jaws for hunting.
C) Scales for protection
D) Wings for flight
  • 27. 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.
  • 28. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
B) Pouches for carrying offspring.
C) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
D) Wings for flying.
  • 29. Which of the following structural adaptations is seen in prawns?
A) Compound eyes for a wide field of vision.
B) Poisonous stingers for defense.
C) Feathers for insulation
D) Suction cups for attaching to surfaces.
  • 30. 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: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
D) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
  • 31. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
B) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
C) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
D) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
  • 32. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
B) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
C) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
D) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
  • 33. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction only.
B) Through asexual reproduction only.
C) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
D) They do not reproduce.
  • 34. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Sexual reproduction.
B) Multiple fission.
C) Binary fission
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 35. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through asexual reproduction.
B) Through binary fission
C) Through multiple fission
D) Through sexual reproduction
  • 36. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Binary fission
B) Multiple fission.
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Asexual reproduction
  • 37. Which of the following are examples of renewable resources that need to be conserved?
A) Fossil fuels and minerals
B) Plastic and synthetic materials.
C) Water and air.
D) Landfills and waste dumps.
  • 38. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands
B) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
C) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
D) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
  • 39. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Legs for hopping on land.
B) Webbed feet for swimming
C) Gills for respiration
D) Lungs for breathing in water
  • 40. How does reproduction take place in houseflies?
A) Binary fission
B) External fertilization
C) Internal fertilization
D) Parthenogenesis
  • 41. What is the method of reproduction in snails?
A) Parthenogenesis
B) Internal fertilization - lay eggs
C) Binary fission
D) External fertilization
  • 42. Which of the following is a disease of the liver?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Cirrhosis
C) Malaria
D) Pneumonia
  • 43. One of the following is not a factor that affects population.
A) Heat
B) Competition
C) Adaptation
D) Water
  • 44. One fo the following is not an abiotic factor.
A) Competition
B) Chemical
C) Edaphic
D) Topographic
  • 45. One of the following is used for collecting tiny organisms that live in thw soil water.
A) Baermann funnel
B) Secchi disc
C) Hydrophotometer
D) Pooter
  • 46. ............ Is used to measure pressure.
A) Photometer
B) Barometer
C) Hygrometer
D) Colorimeter
  • 47. The feeding level in a food chain or food web is known as --------.
A) Food chain
B) Pyramid of number
C) Trophic level
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 of number
B) Pyramid
C) Pyramid of energy
D) Dome
  • 49. Energy flow is ------------.
A) Undirectional
B) Cyclic
C) Directional
D) Rotational
  • 50. In the pyramid of energy, the producers at the first trophic level contain --------- of the energy.
A) Best
B) Less
C) Least
D) Most
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