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This document contains a 30 question multiple choice test on topics related to botany and ecology. The questions cover topics like microorganisms used in food production, characteristics of populations and ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and food webs. An answer key is provided at the end listing the correct response for each question.

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Kcet Paper 2 Botany

This document contains a 30 question multiple choice test on topics related to botany and ecology. The questions cover topics like microorganisms used in food production, characteristics of populations and ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and food webs. An answer key is provided at the end listing the correct response for each question.

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KCET PAPER 2: BOTANY

Topics: Microbes in human welfare, Organism and population, Biodiversity and its conservation,
Ecosystem.
1. The microorganism ___________________ is used in preparing citric acid.
(1) Lactobacillus bulgaricus
(2) Penicillium citrinum
(3) Aspergillus niger
(4) Rhizopus nigricans
2. Vinegar is produced from alcohol by which of the following organisms?
(1) Bacillus subtilis
(2) Clostridium
(3) Acetobacter aceti
(4) Azotobacter
3. the main constituents of Biogas are:
(1) Carbon monooxide, methane and hydrogen
(2) Carbon dioxide, methane and hydrogen
(3) Carbon monooxide, ethane and hydrogen
(4) Carbon dioxide, ethane and hydrogen
4. Production of Biogas by anaerobic breakdown of agricultural waste by methanogenic bacteria
is a _______________.
(1) One step process
(2) Two step process
(3) Three step process
(4) Multistep process
5. the raw material used in preparation of beer is:
(1) Molasses (2) Grapes
(3) Barley (4) Rye
6. which of the following can be used by farmer's to increase yeild upto 50% in Paddy
cultivation?
1) E.coli
(2) Rhizobium
(3) Mycorrhiza
(4) Farm yard manure
7. A type of association between two organisms, where one organism benefits in terms of food,
shelter, or protection and the other does not benefit in any way then it can be called as
_____________.
(a) Symbiosis (b) Mutualism (c) Commensalism (d) Parasitism
8. Which of the following phases in the growth curve shows the maximum growth rate of the
given population?
(a) Stationary phase (b) Senescent phase (c) Lag phase (d) Exponential phase
9. Which of the following statements are correct?
I. The life cycle of the human liver fluke, a nematode parasite, involves two intermediate hosts,
namely snails and sheeps.
II. Malaria parasites rely on a vector, the mosquito, to transmit to other hosts.
III. The population of grass will not be affected if the lions are completely removed from an
ecosystem.
IV. Brood parasitism involves parasitic birds like the cuckoo, whose eggs mimic the morphology
and color of the host's eggs to avoid detection and ejection from the nest.
V. If a population of frogs is shielded from all predators, it would experience unrestricted growth.
(a) I and II (b) II and IV (c) III, IV, and V (d) I, II, III, and IV

10. Identify the coniferous forest, Arctic alpine tundra, and tropical forests among the biomes
marked from I to VI.
(a) I, VI, and III (b) V, VI, and III (c) IV, III, and I (d) I, II, and III

11. Match the equations for curve a and b:

Equation for Curve (a) | Equation for Curve (b) Type of Curve (a) Type
of Curve (b)
(a) dN/dt=r-N; dN/dt=rN((N-K)/K) Exponential curve;
Logistic curve
(b) dN/dt=rN; dN/dt=rN((K-N)/K) Exponential curve;
Logistic curve
(c) dN/dt=rN; dN/dt=rN((K-N)/K) S-shaped curve; J-
shaped curve
(d) Both (b) and (c)

12. In a population where food and space are unlimited:


I. Each species has the ability to realize fully its inherited potential to grow.
II. The population growth rate is equal to dN/dt=dN.
III. It has low carrying capacity
IV. It is described by an S-shaped curve.
V. The population has a greater intrinsic rate for resources.
VI. There is more competition among themselves.
Choose the incorrect statements:
(a) I, II, and III
(b) II, III, and IV
(c) IV and VI
(d) IV, V, and VI

13. In Opuntia, where does photosynthesis occur?


(a) Leaves (b) Stem (c) Roots (d) Shoot
14. The species area relationship is a straight line described by the equation
log C b log C
a)log S= Z log A=
log A ) log S

d
c)log S=log C+ Z log A log S=log C−Z log A
)
15. In India, hot spot area is found in
a)Eastern b Tropical Andes c)Madagascar d Meso –America
Himalaya ) )
16. Rivet Popper hypothesis explains the importance of
a) Species in an ecosystem b)Birds in an ecosystem
c) Fishes in a pond ecosystem d)None of the above
17. Soil erosion is prevented by
a) Deforestation b)Afforestation
c) Reduction of CFCs production d)Use of CNG in all transports
18. Many species like steller’s sea cow passenger pigeon have been driven to the brink of
extinction. Which of the following describes this situation?
a) Over-exploitation by humans b)Pollution
c) Habitat loss d)Competition from introduced species
19. The number of species facing the threat of extinction worldwide is
a) 14,500 b)14,000 c) 15,000 d)15,500
20. Given below are pie diagrams I, II and III related to the proportionate number of species
of major taxa of invertebrates, vertebrates and plants respectively. Critically study and fill
in the blanks A , B ,C and D

a) A-Molluscs, B-Amphibians, C-Angiosperms, D-Gymnosperms


b)A-Molluscs, B-Amphibians, C-Fungi, D-Angiosperms
c) A-Turtles, B-Amphibians, C-Fungi, D-Angiosperms
d)A-Hexapoda, B-Amphibians, C-Fungi, D-Angiosperms
21. The narrowly utilitarian arguments for conserving biodiversity includes the following
from the given list
I. Ecosystem services like photosynthesis
II. Industrial products like plastic
III. Watching spring flowers in full bloom
IV. The aesthetic pleasure of walking through thick
V. Fibre, firewood and construction material
VI. Products of medicinal importance
Choose the correct option
a) I, II, III b)II, III, VI c) IV, V, VI d)I, III, VI
22. Which of the following statements are correct about Amazon rainforest?
I. They called lungs of the planet
II. They harbours probably millions of the species
III. They are largest trophical rainforest in south America and has highest biodiversity on
earth
IV. They are beings cut and cleared for cultivating soya-beans or for the conversion to
grasslands for raising beef cattle
Choose the correct option
a) II, III and IV b)I, II and III c) I and II d)I, II, III and IV
23. What is the main factor influencing the distribution of terrestrial biomes across the Earth's
surface?
a) Latitude
b) Altitude
c) Ocean currents
d) Atmospheric pressure
24. Which of the following is not utilized in the construction of ecological pyramids?
a) Dry weight b) Number of individuals c) Rate of energy flow d) Fresh weight

25. A person primarily consuming vegetables acts as:


a) Primary producer b) Primary consumer c) Secondary consumer d) Tertiary consumer

26. Consider the following statements about food chains:


I. The transfer of energy from producers to top consumers through a series of organisms is called
a food chain.
II. A food chain is always straight and proceeds in a progressive straight line.
III. In a food chain, there is unidirectional flow of energy from the sun to producers and
subsequently to various consumers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) I and II b) I and III c) II and III d) I, II, and III
27. Identify which ecosystem will have a grazing food chain:
a) Pond ecosystem b) Terrestrial ecosystem c) Ocean ecosystem d) All of these

28. Consider the following statements concerning food chains:


I. Removal of 80% of tigers from an area resulted in greatly increased growth of vegetation.
II. Removal of most carnivores resulted in an increased population of deer.
III. The length of food chains is generally limited to 3 to 4 trophic levels due to energy loss.
IV. The length of food chains may vary from 2 to 8 trophic levels.
Which two of the above statements are correct?
a) II and III b) III and IV c) I and IV d) I and II

29. Consider the following statements about food webs:


I. One organism holds more than one position.
II. The flow of energy is challenging to calculate.
III. Instead of a straight line, it is a series of branching lines.
IV. Competition occurs among members of the same and different trophic levels.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) I, II, and III b) I, III, and IV c) II, III, and IV d) I, II, III, and IV

30. Primary productivity is affected by:


I. Temperature II. Sunlight III. Moisture IV. Availability of nutrients
a) I and II b) I, II, and III c) II, III, and IV d) I, II, III, and IV

ANSWER KEY:
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. C
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. A
11. b
12. b
13. b
14. c
15. a
16. a
17. b
18. a
19. d
20. b
21. d
22. a
23. a
24. d
25. b
26. a
27. d
28. b
29. c
30. b

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