Beaconhouse School System

Northern Region
Mirpur
Monthly Assessment

Name: ______________________________ Total Marks: 25

Class: IX Subject: Biology

Time allowed: 40 min

Encircle the correct option. (6)

1- At which point a biologist is most likely to use reasoning?
a- While taking observations c- During hypothesis formulation
b- During data organization d- None of the above

2- A related group of genera comprises

a- An order c- A family
b- A class d- A phylum

3- Viruses are assigned to the kingdom

a- Monera c- Protista
b- Fungi d- None of the above

4- The scientific name of onion is:

a- Allium cepa c- Brassica campestris
b- Bauhinia varigetta d- Corvus splendens

5- In binomial nomenclature ,the first letter of the ____________name is capitalized

a- Family c- Class
b- Species d- Genus
 6- The freezing point of water is:
a- 100 C c- 0 C
b- 900 C d- None of the above

Give Short answers to the following questions. Any six (12)

1- Differentiate between theory and law.

2- In solving a biological problem what steps are taken?
3- Describe how each kingdom is further divided into smaller taxa.
4- Differentiate between the terms “extinct” and “endangered”.
5- Draw a concept map of Biological method.
6- What is the status of viruses in kingdom system?
7- Enlist some of the endangered species in Pakistan.
8- Quantitative observations are better in biological method. How?

Attempt any one question. (7)

1- Explain the aims and principles of classification, keeping in view its historical
background.
2- Describe the steps involved in biological method taking malaria as an example.