AIC SS 1 Biology Revision Test for 3rd Term 2022/23
  • 1. Which of the following is a plant parasite?
A) Dodder
B) Sundew
C) Butterwort
D) Aphids
  • 2. The type of nutrition where organisms feed on dead and decaying organic materials is called -----
A) Holozoic nutrition
B) Saprophytic nutrition
C) Parasitic nutrition
D) Holophytic nutrition
  • 3. The kind of nutritional relationship between algae and fungi in lichen is called ------
A) Symbiotic nutrition
B) Saprophytic 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) Housefly
B) Tapeworm
C) Dodder
D) Grasshopper
  • 6. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Mosquito
B) Rhizopus
C) Pitcher- plant
D) Aquatic organisms
  • 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) Synecology
B) Ecosystem
C) Ecological niche
D) Autecology
  • 8. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Synecology
B) Ecology
C) Biome
D) Autecology
  • 9. One of the following is not a type of carbohydrates.
A) Monossacharides
B) Polysaccharides
C) Disaccharides
D) Monosaccharides
  • 10. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Mosquito larva
B) Filter feeders
C) Insectivorous plants
D) Microphagous feeders
  • 11. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Nitrosomonas
B) Clostridium
C) Nitrobacter
D) Azotobacter
  • 12. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Protista
B) Pyrrophyta
C) Blue-green alga
D) Cyanophyta
  • 13. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Flagella
B) Pellicle
C) Cilia
D) pseudopodia
  • 14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
B) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
C) They have tap root
D) They usually undergo secondary growth
  • 15. The following but one are the necessary conditions for photosynthesis to take place.
A) Mineral gas
B) Sunlight
C) Chlorophyll
D) Carbondioxide and water
  • 16. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
C) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
  • 17. One of the following is not true about the characteristics of bryophyta.
A) They are complex , multicellular green plants
B) They are non - vascular plants
C) Their cells are differentiated into tissues
D) They have true roots, stems and leaves
  • 18. Which of the following is not an importance of photosynthesis?
A) It releases toxic chemicals
B) It provides food for all living organisms
C) It serves as a building block for other substances
D) It releases oxygen to the environment.
  • 19. During the light phase of photosynthesis, the following occurs except ------
A) Carbondioxide is reduced to sugar
B) The light energy is captured by chlorophyll and electrons are excited.
C) Hydroxyl is converted to water and oxygen is produced as by product
D) The energy split water into hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions.
  • 20. Which of the following is not an advantage of complexity in higher organisms?
A) Internal structural specialisation
B) Mutual interdependence between component cells
C) Increase adaptation to the environment.
D) It leads to a slower rate of diffusion
  • 21. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
B) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
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) Water and air.
B) Landfills and waste dumps.
C) Plastic and synthetic materials.
D) Fossil fuels and minerals.
  • 23. How can we ensure conservation of natural resources?
A) By using resources efficiently and promoting sustainable practices.
B) By overexploiting resources to meet increasing demands.
C) By relying solely on technological advancements to replace resources.
D) By ignoring the impact of human activities on the environment.
  • 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) International Space Agency (ISA).
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
  • 25. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
B) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
C) Extinction of species due to overprotection
D) Lack of public awareness and participation
  • 26. What are the benefits of conservation?
A) Accelerated climate change and global warming.
B) Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
C) Sustainable use of resources and preservation of natural habitats.
D) Increased pollution and habitat destruction.
  • 27. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
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A) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
B) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
C) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
D) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
  • 28. What is the concept of the minimum and maximum range of tolerance?
A) b) The range of temperatures where organisms can reproduce effectively.
B) The range of temperatures where organisms cannot survive.
C) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms experience minimal stress.
  • 29. 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.
  • 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 ability of organisms to change their habitat
D) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
  • 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) Amoeba
C) Bacteria
D) Earthworm
  • 33. 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
  • 34. What is a structural adaptation seen in tadpoles?
A) Gills for respiration.
B) Lungs for breathing in water
C) Webbed feet for swimming.
D) Legs for hopping on land.
  • 35. 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.
  • 36. 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.
  • 37. Which structural adaptation is characteristic of snails?
A) Shells for protection.
B) Long necks for reaching leaves.
C) Sharp beaks for cracking seeds.
D) Hibernation during extreme temperatures
  • 38. What is a structural adaptation exhibited by crabs?
A) Antlers for mating displays.
B) Spines for defense.
C) Trunks for storing water.
D) Hooves for running on land.
  • 39. 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
  • 40. What is a structural adaptation observed in birds?
A) Pouches for carrying young.
B) Scales for protection.
C) Beaks for feeding on nectar.
D) Feathers for flight.
  • 41. How would you define pollution?
A) The accumulation of greenhouse gases
B) The preservation of natural resources.
C) The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
D) The natural balance of ecosystems
  • 42. What are the different types of pollution?
A) Air, water, soil, and noise pollution.
B) Acid rain, deforestation, and ozone depletion
C) Global warming, overfishing, and habitat destruction.
D) Noise, light, and thermal pollution
  • 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: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
D) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
  • 44. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
B) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
C) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
D) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
  • 45. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
B) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
C) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
D) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
  • 46. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) They do not reproduce.
B) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
C) Through sexual reproduction only.
D) Through asexual reproduction only.
  • 47. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Binary fission
C) Multiple fission.
D) Sexual reproduction.
  • 48. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through sexual reproduction
B) Through asexual reproduction.
C) Through multiple fission
D) Through binary fission
  • 49. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Multiple fission.
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Binary fission
  • 50. How does reproduction occur in cockroaches?
A) Internal fertilization.
B) External fertilization.
C) Parthenogenesis
D) Binary fission.
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