ETHEL HIGGINBOTTOM SCHOOL & COLLEGE

Class –IX
Biology
Question Bank
[Chapters covered:- Diversity in Living Organisms, Economic
Importance of Bacteria and Fungi, Nutrition, Skeleton-
Movement and Locomotion, Respiratory System, Health and
Hygiene, Aids to Health]
Multiple choice questions:-
1. Choose the option that best describes the characteristics of the kingdom to
which the mushroom belongs:

a. Unicellular prokaryotic organisms,

b. Saprophytic, eukaryotic, multicellular organisms,

c. Unicellular eukaryotic organisms.

d. Autotrophic eukaryotic organisms

2. Which of the following statement is incorrect?

a. Aves are warm blooded, egg laying and have four four-chambered heart.
b. Aves have feather covered body, fore limbs are modified as wing and
breathe through lungs.
c. Most of the mammals are viviparous.
d. Fishes, amphibians and reptiles are oviparous.

3. The various species of organisms are grouped together on the basis of

similarities and dissimilarities, which is known as the classification. It helps in
an easy study of the organisms. Among the following which is not an advantage
of classification of organisms?
a. It helps to understand the interrelationship among the different groups of
organisms.

b. It helps to study the geographical distribution of the plants and animals.

c. It helps to study the nuclear structure of the organisms.

d. It depicts before us a picture of all the life forms at a glance.

4. Among the following choose the correct option that best describes the
characteristics of spirogyra.

a. Multicellular, auto trophic, root like rhizoids.

b. Cytoplasmic strands, autotrophic, presence of rhizome.

c. Presence of male cones, nonvascular, filaments.

d. Filamentous, presence of Cytoplasmic strands, presence of pyrenoids.

5. Angiospermae is a division of kingdom Plantae. The main characteristic

feature of angiosperms is:
a. Seeds are naked in fruits.

b. Seeds are covered with coats and are in fruits.

c. Fruits are without seeds.

d. Seeds are naked without fruits.

6. The international Code of Biological Nomenclature provides the scientific

nomenclature for every organism that consists of the genus name and the
species name of the organism. Can you guess who introduced this system of
binomial nomenclature of the organisms?
a. Carolus Linnaeus,

b. Robert Hooke,

c. Robert Whittaker,

d. Ernst Haeckel.

7. Which of the following have an open circulatory system?

(i) Arthropoda (ii) Mollusca

(iii) Annelida (iv) Cnidaria

a. (i) and (ii),

b. (i) and (iii),

c. (ii) and (iv),

d. (ii) and (iii).

8. Which among the following is a common feature of chrodates?

a. Presence of notochord,

b. Presence of triploblastic condition,

c. Presence of coelom,

d. Presence of gill pouches.

9. Which adaptation of the frog differentiates it from the fish?

a. Ability to live in water also,

b. Lays eggs in water,

c. Have a streamlined body,

d. Presence of mucous glands in the skin.

10. The magnesium is important for enzymes to produce,

a. sugars,

b. fats,

c. carbohydrates,

d. All of above.

11. The nutrients that are required by plants in large quantities are considered as

a. mega nutrients,

b. chemical nutrients,

c. micronutrients,

d. macronutrients.

12. The diet which contains the required essential nutrients in the right

proportions is

a. opsin diet,

b. insoluble diet,

c. balanced diet,

d. soluble diet.

13. The esophagus connects the pharynx to the,

a. kidney,

b. stomach,

c. lungs,

d. liver.
14. The vein through which food molecules goes towards the heart is called,

a. hepatic vein,

b. portal vein,

c. lateral vein,

d. ileum vein.

15. The solid remains of the food after absorption of water is called,

a. faeces,

b. bile,

c. urine,

d. cristae.

16. The dietary fiber is also known as,

a. roughage,

b. rhodopsin,

c. pepsin,

d. opsin,

17. The vitamins A, D, E and K are classified as,

a. carbon-soluble vitamins,

b. fat-soluble vitamins,

c. ethyl-soluble vitamins,

d. calcium-soluble vitamins.

18. The natural occurring source of vitamin D is,

a. UV from Sun,
b. tropical rains,

c. rainforest plants,

d. monsoon winds.

19. The sources of calcium include,

a. cabbage and nuts,

b. milk and beans,

c. cheese and egg yolk,

d. all of above.

20. The night-blindness is caused by deficiency of,

a. vitamin C,

b. vitamin B,

c. vitamin A,

d. vitamin D

21. Which statement about bacteria is true?

a. All bacteria are prokaryotes,

b. All bacteria are eukaryotes,

c. All bacteria are autotrophs,

d. All bacteria are heterotrophs.

22. Bacteria come in all of the following shapes EXCEPT which?

a. spiral,

b. rod-like,

c. rectangular,
d. spherical.

23. A shot that educates the immune system to immediately start making

antibodies when it encounters a certain virus is a:

a. antibiotic,

b. prion,

c. vaccine,

d. antibody.

24. Bacteria that help break down dead material in the environment are called,

a. vaccines,

b. decomposers,

c. oats,

d. prion

25. Which of the following describes the use of bacteria in energy production?

a. They produce hydrogen gas which produces energy,

b. They release energy through anaerobic respiration.

c. They ferment Nitrogen into useable energy forms,

d. They transport electrons to produce energy.

26. In vaccines, we take _______.

a. Dead germs,

b. Weakened germs,

c. none of the above,

d. Both (a) and (b).

27. Yeast which had been used for genetic research is

a. Neurospore,

b. Spore,

c. Paraspore,

d. Regrow.

28. An average of 15-50% of the world’s food is destroyed each year due to the

attack of…………

a. Bacteria,

b. hydra,

c. parasites,

d. fungi.

29. Some fungi are poisonous such as death angel (amanita) and jack-o’ lantern

mushroom, they are termed as

a. toad stools,

b. veriline,

c. bryophyte,

d. toxic.

30. Which one of the following characteristics is found in all fungi but not in all

bacteria.

a. aerobic respiration,

b. cell wall,

c. spore formation,
d. a long circular DNA lying loose in the cytoplasm.

31. Production of ethanol (C2H5OH) occurs in one of the life processes of ,

a. bread mould,

b. yeast,

c. mushroom,

d. penicillium.

32. Muscle that bends one part over another is called,

a. Extensor,

b. Flexor,

c. Abductor,

d. Adductor.

33. Foramen magnum and occipital condyles are found in,

a. Fronto parietal bone,

b. Occipital bone,

c. Prootic bones,

d. Squamosal bone

34. Bending of ankle joint is brought about by,

a. Biceps,

b. Triceps,

c. Trapezius,

d. Gastrocnemius.
35. Cartilaginous joints,

a. Permit slight movements,

b. Are found in symphysis,

c. Are found in the bodies of vertebrae,

d. All the above.

36. Bone formed by the ossification of tendons is called,

a. Replacing bone,

b. Sesamoid bone,

c. Investing bone,

d. None of the above

37. Shank contains a bone known as,

a. Radio-ulna,

b. Tibia-fibula,

c. Humerus,

d. Femur

38. Movable joints are called,

a. Fibrous joints,

b. Symphyses,

c. Synovial joints,

d. Cartilaginous joints.

39. The number of pairs of true ribs is,

a. 6,
b. 7,

c. 9,

d. 10.

40. Which one is bone of fore limb,

a. Humerus,

b. Femur,

c. Tibia,

d. Fibula

41. Friction is lessened in ball-and-socket joint by,

a. Coelomic fluid,

b. Synovial fluid,

c. Pericardial fluid,

d. Mucin.

42. A cup shaped cavity for articulation of femur head is,

a. Acetabulum,

b. Glenoid cavity,

c. Sigmoid notch,

d. Obturator foramen.

43. Typhoid is caused by,

a. Housefly,

b. Bacteria,

c. Virus,
d. None of the above.

44. The germ causing Hepatitis is transmitted through,

a. The bite of a mosquito,

b. Contamination of food by a housefly,

c. Personal contact with a patient,

d. Contaminated water.

45. No urination due to shortage of water in the body is a typical symptom of,

a. Typhoid,

b. Malaria,

c. Dysentery,

d. Cholera.

46. The disease that affects our lungs is,

a. AIDS,

b. Rabies,

c. Polio,

d. Tuberculosis.

47. Which one of the following is not a bacterial disease?

a. AIDS,

b. Dengue,

c. Measles,

d. All of the above.

48. Cleanliness, physical exercise, rest and sleep are a part of ________.
 a. Hygiene,

b. Social hygiene,

c. Personal hygiene,

d. None of the above.

49. Which of the following statements is true about contamination?

a. Contamination is caused by the entry of germs by an insect bite,

b. Contamination is caused by the entry of germs by an animal bite,

c. Contamination is caused by the entry of germs into drinking water or

edible foods,

d. None of the above.

50. The protozoan that causes malaria is,

a. entamoeba histolytica,

b. euglena,

c. paramecium,

d. plasmodium.

51. Respiration involves one of the following sets of processes,

a. Inspiration, exchange of gases, Expiration,

b. Aspiration, Inspiration, Expiration,

c. External, Internal and Expiration,

d. None of the above.

52. Oxygenated blood from lungs is carried to heart by,

a. Pulmonary artery,
b. Pulmonary vein,

c. Coronary vein,

d. Pre- cavals.

53. BCG vaccine is used to curb,

a. Pneumonia,

b. Tuberculosis,

c. Emphysema,

d. Small pox

54. Pneumatic and inhibitory centers are associated with,

a. Respiration,

b. Breathing,

c. Inspiration,

d. Expiration.

55. Number of alveoli in the two human lungs is,

a. 600-800 millions,

b. 200-300 millions,

c. 1-2 millions,

d. 100,000-150,000 millions.

56. During inspiration, air passes into lungs due to,

a. Increase in volume of thoracic cavity and fall in lung pressure,

b. Fall in pressure inside the lungs,

c. Increased volume of thoracic cavity,

d. Muscular expansion of lungs.

57. Residual volume in lungs of an average human is,

a. 500 ml,

b. 3-4.5 ml,

c. 1000 ml,

d. 1500 ml.

58. Rate and depth of respiration shall increase when,

a. Oxygen concentration increases,

b. CO2 concentration increases,

c. Bicarbonate concentration increases,

d. Bicarbonate concentration decrease.

59. Respiratory mechanism is controlled by,

a. Central nervous system,

b. Sympathetic nervous system,

c. Parasympathetic nervous system,

d. Autonomic nervous system

60. Lungs have a large number of narrow tubes called,

a. Alveoli,

b. Bronchioles,

c. Bronchi,

d. Alveolar ducts.

61. The metal associated with haemoglobin is,

a. Sodium,

b. Potassium,

c. Calcium,

d. Iron

62. DPT stands for,

a. Diphtheria, Polio and Tetanus,

b. Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus,

c. Dysentery, Polio and Typhoid,

d. Diphtheria, Polio and Typhoid.

63. World Healthy Day is celebrated on,

a. April7,

b. February2,

c. October10,

d. January15

64. Penicillin is,

a. An antiseptic,

b. A disinfectant,

c. An antibiotic,

d. An anti-toxin.

65. HIV infects and damages,

a. basophils,

b. red blood cells,

c. cd4 cells,

d. platelets.

66. Which one of the following is not a skull bone?

a. Mandible,

b. Hyoid,

c. Atlas,

d. Premaxilla.

67. Biceps muscles are,

a. Flexor,

b. Extensor,

c. Retractor,

d. Both (b) and (c).

68. Thumb joint is a,

a. Gliding joint,

b. Ball and socket joint,

c. Saddle joint,

d. Pivot joint.

69. Ribs are attached to,

a. Scapula,

b. Sternum,

c. Clavicle,

d. Ileum.
70. Rabies is caused by,

a. Virus,

b. Bacteria,

c. Protozoa,

d. All of these.