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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) Parasitic nutrition
B) Holozoic nutrition
C) Holophytic nutrition
D) Saprophytic nutrition
  • 2. The mosquito possesses a piercing mouth part called ----
A) Labrum
B) Proboscis
C) Maxillae
D) Sponge
  • 3. Filter feeding is common among --------
A) Pitcher- plant
B) Aquatic organisms
C) Rhizopus
D) Mosquito
  • 4. The study of an individual organism or a single species of organism and its environment is known as ......
A) Autecology
B) Ecology
C) Biome
D) Synecology
  • 5. Trapping and absorbing mechanisms are common among the ------------
A) Microphagous feeders
B) Filter feeders
C) Mosquito larva
D) Insectivorous plants
  • 6. The reaction known as nitrification involves the conversion of ammonium compounds first into nitrite by nitrifying bacteria called ........
A) Nitrobacter
B) Azotobacter
C) Nitrosomonas
D) Clostridium
  • 7. Protozoa belong to the group of organisms called _____.
A) Protista
B) Pyrrophyta
C) Blue-green alga
D) Cyanophyta
  • 8. Amoeba moves by the use of false leg called _______.
A) Cilia
B) pseudopodia
C) Pellicle
D) Flagella
  • 9. Which of the following is not a characteristic of dicotyledonous plants?
A) They usually undergo secondary growth
B) Their floral parts exists in groups of four or five
C) The vascular bundles of the stem are scattered
D) They have tap root
  • 10. NADP means --------.
A) Nicotinamine adenine dinucleotine phosphate
B) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphine
C) Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate
D) Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
  • 11. Which of the following best defines the conservation of natural resources?
A) The preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
B) The extraction and exploitation of non-renewable resources.
C) The disposal of waste materials in the environment.
D) The depletion of renewable resources for human use.
  • 12. Which agencies are responsible for the conservation of soil, water, animals, and forests?
A) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) International Space Agency (ISA).
D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  • 13. What are some problems associated with conservation?
A) Increased pollution levels in protected areas.
B) Excessive funding and resources allocated to conservation efforts
C) Extinction of species due to overprotection
D) Lack of public awareness and participation
  • 14. 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.
  • 15. In ecology, what does "tolerance" refer to?
    .
A) The capacity of organisms to adapt to environmental stressors.
B) The extent to which organisms can reproduce successfully.
C) The ability of organisms to withstand extreme temperatures
D) The acceptance of diverse cultural practices within a community
  • 16. 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 experience minimal stress.
D) The range of temperatures where organisms can survive but not thrive.
  • 17. 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.
  • 18. What is adaptation in living organisms?
A) The process of evolution through natural selection.
B) The ability of organisms to change their habitat
C) The adjustment of organisms to their environmental conditions.
D) The interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.
  • 19. How does the availability of water affect adaptive modifications in organisms?
A) It limits the growth of populations
B) It influences the development of specialized structures or behaviors.
C) It disrupts the genetic diversity of species.
D) It accelerates evolutionary processes
  • 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) Shells for protection
B) Long tongues for catching prey.
C) Suction cup-like toes for climbing
D) Poison glands for defense.
  • 22. What is a structural adaptation observed in lizards?
A) Pouches for carrying offspring.
B) Large ears for enhanced hearing.
C) Camouflage for blending with the surroundings.
D) Wings for flying.
  • 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: Noise from transportation; Causes: Overfishing; Effects: Disruption of aquatic ecosystems.
B) Sources: Industrial emissions; Causes: Burning fossil fuels; Effects: Respiratory illnesses.
C) Sources: Pesticides and herbicides; Causes: Deforestation; Effects: Soil erosion.
D) Sources: Oil spills; Causes: Industrial waste; Effects: Water contamination.
  • 25. How can water pollution be controlled?
A) By reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
B) By using plastic extensively for packaging.
C) By implementing proper waste treatment and management.
D) By promoting deforestation for agricultural purposes.
  • 26. What measures can be taken to control soil pollution?
A) Implementing sustainable farming practices.
B) Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills.
C) Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
D) Encouraging deforestation for urban development.
  • 27. How do unicellular organisms and invertebrates reproduce?
A) Through asexual reproduction only.
B) Through sexual reproduction only.
C) Through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
D) They do not reproduce.
  • 28. Which type of reproduction occurs in amoeba?
A) Binary fission
B) Sexual reproduction.
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Multiple fission.
  • 29. How does Paramecium reproduce?
A) Through multiple fission
B) Through binary fission
C) Through sexual reproduction
D) Through asexual reproduction.
  • 30. Which type of reproduction is observed in earthworms?
A) Asexual reproduction
B) Multiple fission.
C) Sexual reproduction.
D) Binary fission
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