ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 Absorption by Roots — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for Absorption by Roots (ICSE Class 10 Biology) — 20 competency-based questions based on the latest CISCE 2027 syllabus, with instant marking. Try the samples below, then take the full test free.

What to expect: This mock test covers key concepts from the Absorption by Roots chapter — including application-based and competency-focused questions aligned with how ICSE actually sets the paper.

Tip: Attempt without notes first to identify gaps, then review explanations for any wrong answers. Retake after a few days for best retention.

Sample questions

  1. 1.Distinguish between Xylem and Phloem.
  2. 2.Tonicity
    • A.Relative concentration of the solute that determine the direction and the extent of osmosis.
    • B.Relative concentration of the solute and solvent that determine the direction and the extent of diffusion.
    • C.Relative concentration of the solutions that determine the direction and the extent of diffusion.
    • D.Relative concentration of the solute and solvent that determine the direction and the extent of osmosis.
  3. 3.A raisin swells up when kept in which type of solution?
    • A.Hypertonic
    • B.Isotonic
    • C.Hypotonic
    • D.Concentrated
  4. 4.How is the permeability of the cell wall of a root hair described?
    • A.Selectively permeable
    • B.Freely permeable
    • C.Impermeable
    • D.Semi-permeable
  5. 5.Osmosis is defined as the diffusion of water molecules
    • A.Down their concentration gradient through a permeable membrane.
    • B.Up their concentration gradient through a partially permeable membrane.
    • C.Up their concentration gradient through a permeable membrane,
    • D.Down their concentration gradient through a partially permeable membrane

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