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Total questions: 104

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1.

Field mice are the primary food source for horned owls in an area. Due to a drought, many field mice left the area. Which result would this drought most likely have on the horned owls?

a)

The horned owl population will consume more field mice.

b)

Horned owls will follow the field mice to a different area.

c)

The horned owl population will increase in the area.

d)

Horned owls will change to a plant-based diet.

2.

a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment

a)

ecosystem

b)

individual organism

c)

community

3.

The levels of the ecosystem are:

a)

biosphere, individual organism, community, ecosystem, population

b)

individual organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere

c)

individual organism, community, ecosystem, population, biosphere

d)

ecosystem, community, biosphere, individual organism, population

4.

The two factors that make up the ecosystem are:

a)

biotic factors (living factors); abiotic factors (nonliving factors)

b)

photosynthesis and cellular respiration

c)

carbon dioxide and oxygen

5.

The Carbon Cycle shows...

a)

the movement of carbon on earth and how carbon enters the food chain

b)

the movement of oxygen on earth and it enters the food chain

c)

the movement of water on earth and how hydrogen enters the food chain

6.

The Carbon Cycle involves the process of ...

a)

biotic factors and abiotic factors

b)

photosynthesis and cellular respiration

c)

autotrophs and heterotrophs

7.

Photosynthesis is the most important chemical process on earth. It takes place in the __________.

a)

chlorophyll

b)

chloroplast

c)

roots

8.

After plants make glucose (sugar), with photosynthesis, they undergo______

a)

cellular respiration

b)

biotic factors

c)

heterotroph

9.

There are other ways matter is cycled through earth. The two Nutrient Cycles are:

a)

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

b)

Nitrogen Cycle and Water Cycle

c)

Autotrophs and Heterotrophs

10.

Ecosystems can be delicate. Our nutrient cycles are changing because of...

a)

human activity

b)

lack of water

c)

excess sunlight

11.

An example of a cause of changes in nutrient cycles is ...

a)

flooding

b)

storms

c)

pollution

12.

Prey, other species, and plants are _________ factors.

a)

abiotic

b)

biotic

13.

All organisms fall into two categories which are:

a)

photosynthesis and cellular respiration

b)

autotroph and heterotroph

c)

biotic and abiotic

14.

Carbon is used to make ______ during photosynthesis.

a)

glucose (sugar)

b)

sunlight

c)

dioxide

15.

Biology Ecosystems

a)

A) The introduction of a new predator species

b)

B) An increase in plant biodiversity

c)

C) A decrease in sunlight availability

d)

D) The migration of herbivores to another region

16.

Decomposer organisms break down dead organisms, providing energy to carnivores

a)

true

b)

false

17.

What is composed of several food chains in an ecosystem that intersect and depend on one another?

a)

niche

b)

feeding level

c)

energy pyramid

d)

food web

18.

What is the ultimate source of energy in any food chain?

a)

the sun

b)

producers

c)

consumers

d)

decomposers

19.

Which organisms can be found at the first, or lowest, trophic level?

a)

herbivores

b)

carnivores

c)

heterotrophs

d)

autotrophs

20.

Herbivores eat only meat.

a)

true

b)

false

21.

Food flows along a food chain from consumers to producers to decomposers.

a)

true

b)

false

22.

Which statement describes an autotroph?

a)

It is an organism that makes its own food.

b)

It is an organism that eats other organisms.

c)

It is an organism that eats decaying matter.

d)

None of the above.

23.

Which situation is a biotic factor operating within an ecosystem?

a)

the kind of climate in a given region

b)

carnivores that eat other animals

c)

the concentration of hydrogen gas in the air

d)

the rate of water flow in a body of water

24.

Weather (such as rain) and soil conditions are considered to be part of the ____________ factors of an ecosystem.

a)

biotic

b)

antibiotic

c)

abiotic

d)

biomass

25.

All the nonliving things in an environment are called the ________ factors.

a)

abiotic

b)

biotic

c)

ecological

d)

inorganic

26.

A certain plant needs moisture, carbon dioxide, oxygen light, and minerals to survive. This scenario shows that a living organism depends on

a)

biotic factors

b)

abiotic factors

c)

symbiotic relationships

d)

carnivore-herbivore relationships

27.

All are considered to be abiotic factors EXCEPT

a)

moisture

b)

air currents

c)

predators

d)

temperature

28.

During a long period when there is no rainfall, a mountain lion may temporarily leave its usual hunting territory to drink from a farm pond. To what is this behavior probably due?

a)

its need to find different foods to eat

b)

the change in an abiotic factor in its environment

c)

its need to find a new habitat

d)

the change in a biotic factor in its environment

29.

What is an example of a biotic factor?

a)

water

b)

grass

c)

soil

30.

Which of these phrases describes the biotic factors of an ecosystem?

a)

the number of individual organisms in each trophic level of an ecosystem

b)

any living part of an environment

c)

an organism that eats only meat

31.

All the nonliving things in an environment are called the ________ factors.

a)

abiotic

b)

biotic

c)

ecological

d)

inorganic

32.

A certain plant needs moisture, carbon dioxide, oxygen light, and minerals to survive. This scenario shows that a living organism depends on

a)

biotic factors

b)

abiotic factors

c)

symbiotic relationships

d)

carnivore-herbivore relationships

33.

All are considered to be abiotic factors EXCEPT

a)

moisture

b)

air currents

c)

predators

d)

temperature

34.

During a long period when there is no rainfall, a mountain lion may temporarily leave its usual hunting territory to drink from a farm pond. To what is this behavior probably due?

a)

its need to find different foods to eat

b)

the change in an abiotic factor in its environment

c)

its need to find a new habitat

d)

the change in a biotic factor in its environment

35.

What is an example of a biotic factor?

a)

water

b)

grass

c)

soil

36.

Deer are introduced into a grassland ecosystem and their population increases considerably. If the deer population continues to grow, which is the most likely outcome for the ecosystem?

a)

Biodiversity would decrease, and sustainability would decrease.

b)

Biodiversity would decrease, and sustainability would increase.

c)

Biodiversity would increase, and sustainability would increase.

d)

Biodiversity would increase, and sustainability would decrease.

37.

What does the following equation represent?


Sunlight +6H20 + 6CO2--> C6H1206 +6O2

a)

Cellular respiration

b)

Human respiration

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Solar energy

38.

Which of the following statements is true

a)

The products of photosynthesis are the reactants of cellular respiration.

b)

The products of photosynthesis are not necessary for respiration to occur.

c)

The reactants of photosynthesis are also the reactants of cellular respiration.

d)

The products of photosynthesis are also the products of cellular respiration.

39.

Sunlight, pH of water, temperature, rocks, soil and air would all be ____________.

a)

Biotic 

b)

Abiotic

c)

Ecosystems

d)

Habitats

40.

Plants, animals, bacteria and fungi would all be examples of _____________.  

a)

Biotic Factors

b)

Abiotic Factors

c)

Predators

d)

Prey

41.

Which species are best able to occupy the same space?

a)

those that eat the same foods

b)

those that compete for the same resources

c)

those that have a predator/prey relationship

d)

those whose needs differ significantly from each other

42.

Which species would be most affected by the overfishing of Alaskan salmon?

a)

bears

b)

crayfish

c)

lobsters

d)

opossum

43.

What will most likely happen if squirrels are removed from the food chain?

a)

The fox will eat acorns

b)

The fox population will decrease

c)

The trees will produce fewer acorns.

d)

The mountain lion population will increase

44.

As populations grow, they tend to spread out into new territory. Which limiting factor is most likely to become an issue?

a)

food

b)

shelter

c)

space

d)

water

45.

Biology Ecosystems

a)

A) Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

b)

B) Consumers, such as herbivores, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

c)

C) Decomposers, such as fungi, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

d)

D) Predators, such as lions, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

46.

After Alivardi Khan died, who became the Nawab of Bengal?

a)

Sirajuddaulah

b)

Mir Jafar

c)

Robert Clive

d)

None Of The Above

47.

The Battle Of Plassey was very popular because it was the ____ major victory the Company won in India.

a)

2nd

b)

4th

c)

8th

d)

1st

48.

Where did the battle take place at?

a)

Kaveri River

b)

Hugli River

c)

None of the above

d)

All of the above

49.

Sirajuddaulah's army was defeated by _________ soldiers of Robert Clive's.

a)

18,000

b)

2,500

c)

3,000

d)

10,000

50.

After Sirajuddaulah's death, who became the Nawab?

a)

Robert Clive

b)

Mir Jafar

c)

Murshid Quli Khan

d)

None Of The Above

51.

Sirajuddaulah had marched with ______ troops to Kassimbazar.

a)

20,000

b)

10,000

c)

5,000

d)

30,000

52.

Mir Jafar was the head commander of the nawab's army.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

The British East India Company had set up their camp on River Hugli in the year______.

a)

1685

b)

1600

c)

1654

d)

1651

54.

Sirajuddaulah had captured their warehouse with the help of the troops.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Mir Qasim was the Nawab after the death of Sirajuddaulah.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

When did the Battle Of Plassey end?

(a)  

57.

The British East India Company had started fortification around their factory in the year____.

a)

1597

b)

1698

c)

1678

d)

1696

58.

Which governor general defeated Siraj ud daulah in the battle of Plassey

a)

Robert Clive

b)

William Bentinck

c)

Warren Hastings

d)

Lord Wellesley

59.

Which nawab of Bengal was defeated in the battle of Buxar

a)

Mir Jafar

b)

Siraj ud daulah

c)

Mir Qasim

d)

Murshid quli Khan

60.

The first English factory was set up in the year

a)

1600

b)

1651

c)

1655

d)

1665

61.

Who discovered the sea route to India in 1498

a)

Columbus

b)

Dutch

c)

East India company

d)

Vasco da Gama

62.

Who was the last powerful Mughal ruler

a)

Bahadur Shah Zafar

b)

Shahjahan

c)

Aurangzeb

d)

Wajid Ali Shah

63.

A business enterprise that makes profit through trade is known as

a)

Trading unit

b)

imperialism

c)

mercantile

d)

none

64.

Alivardi Khan died in the year

a)

1758

b)

1756

c)

1754

d)

1753

65.

After defeat of Sirajuddaulah ______ became the nawab of Bengal.

a)

Mir Qasim

b)

Clive

c)

Mir Jafar

d)

None

66.

Mir Jafar died in

a)

1768

b)

1765

c)

1765

d)

1766

67.

What did the mercantile companies in India do to establish their upper hand in trade ?

a)

Blocked the sea routes

b)

Sank the ships of other European traders

c)

Prevented rival ships from moving with supplies of good

d)

All of the above

68.

Why is the Battle of Plassey famous in the history of India?

a)

First battle won by English in the Indian soil

b)

5th battle so only

c)

3rd victory

69.

WHO WAS MADE NAWAB OF BENGAL AFTER MIR JAFAR?

a)

SHAH ALAM

b)

BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR

c)

MIR QASIM

d)

AURANGZEB

70.

Competition among the companies resulted in

a)

Reduced profits of companies

b)

Quality of goods increased

c)

Price became low

d)

None of these

71.

In Which Year did the East India Company get the charter from Queen Elizabeth 1

a)

1675

b)

1654

c)

1657

d)

1600

72.

On which river bank was The base of the company set up?

a)

river Hugli

b)

river yamuna

c)

river ganga

d)

river bhramaputra

73.

Which of the following European companies did not traded with India?

a)

British

b)

French

c)

Portugese

d)

Russian

74.

Royal edict

a)

Farman

b)

charter

c)

Letter

d)

All of these

75.

How could mercantile company make profits?

a)

Buy things for more price and sell cheap

b)

Buy cheap and sell at higher prices

c)

They could do both

d)

None of the above

76.

The Europeans were interested in some of the commodities present in India. Which were the main commodities they were after?

a)

Silk

b)

Cotton

c)

Spice

d)

All of these

77.

Which Nawab of Bengal died in 1756

a)

Siraj-ud-Daulah

b)

Mir Qasim

c)

Mir Jafar

d)

Alivardi Khan

78.

Which battle took place in 1757?

a)

Battle of Buxar

b)

Battle of Wandiwash

c)

Battle of Plassey

d)

Battle of Karnataka

79.

Siraj-ud-Daula was the ruler of:

a)

Delhi

b)

Bengal

c)

Carnatic

80.

Battle of Plassey was won by the British forces under the leadership of

(a)  

81.

Who conspired with British against Siraj-ud-Daula during the Battle of Plassey?

a)

Shah Alam II

b)

Shuja-ud-Daula

c)

Mir Jafar

82.

The Battle of Buxar took place in

a)

1765

b)

1764

c)

1767

83.

What did Aurangzeb issue which gave the company the right to trade duty free

(a)  

84.

The conflicts between whom led to the Battle of Plassey?

a)

Siraj-ud-daulah and BEIC

b)

Shuja-ud-daulah and BEIC

c)

BEIC and Alivardi khan

d)

BEIC and Shah Allam

85.

Nawab marched with 30,000 soldiers to the English

factory at ........................

a)

Kassimbazar

b)

Calcutta

c)

Plassey

d)

Buxar

86.

Who has accorded the Diwani Rights over Bengal to the British?

a)

Shah Alam II

b)

Shuj- Ud- Daula

c)

Robert Clive

d)

Mir Jaffar

87.

Name the Nawab of Awadh during the Battle of Buxar!

a)

Shah Alam II

b)

Shuja UD Daulah

c)

Mir Qasim

d)

Mir Jaffar

88.

__________ was defeated in the Battle of Plassey

a)

Mir Jafar

b)

Siraj-ud-daulah

c)

EEIC

89.

The BEIC acquired the undisputed right to trade in _______, Bihar and Orrisa.

a)

Awadh

b)

Calcutta

c)

Bengal

90.

The vast resources of Bengal was used wisely by BEIC for the benefit of the state. TRUE or FALSE

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

91.

Who was AliVardhi Khan?

a)

Nawab of Bengal

b)

Mysore Ruler

c)

Maratha Ruler

d)

None of these

92.

Who was the first Governor General In British East India Company

a)

Warren Hastings

b)

Robert Clive

c)

Carnwallies

d)

None of these

93.

The Nawab of Bengal after Alivardi Khan was?

a)

Murshid quli Khan

b)

Tipu Sultan

c)

Siraj Ud daulah

d)

Mir Qasim

94.

The dual system of Administration was practised in?

a)

Bombay

b)

Bengal

c)

Madras

d)

Delhi

95.

When was the dual system of Administration abolished?

a)

1772

b)

1720

c)

1773

d)

1784

96.

This person was in a way responsible to change the history of Bengal

a)

Robert Clive

b)

Siraj-ud-Daula

c)

Maulana Azad

d)

Mir Jafar

97.

_______________ wanted to free himself from the Company's control.

a)

Mir Qasim

b)

Shah Alam II

c)

Chandra Shekhar Azad

98.

In _______, Lord Wellesley became the Governor-General of India.

a)

1789

b)

1798

99.

______________ introduced the system of Subsidiary Alliance

a)

Warren Hastings

b)

Lord Wellesley

100.

In Subsidiary Alliance, the ruler would not keep any_____ of his own.

a)

army

b)

territory

101.

In Subsidiary Alliance, the British officer called the '______' would be stationed at the rulers court.

a)

Resident

b)

Officer

102.

English East India Company signed the first treaty of Subsidiary Alliance with the _______________ in 1798.

a)

Nizam of Hyderabad

b)

Nawab of Awadh

103.

___________ signed the treaty at Bassein in 1802

a)

Peshwa Baji Rao II

b)

Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao

104.

Lord Wellesley, was the Governor- General of India from ______ to ______.

a)

1798 to 1805

b)

1780 to 1801