ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 The Power of Music — Sukumar Ray — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for The Power of Music — Sukumar Ray (ICSE Class 10 English Literature) — 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 The Power of Music — Sukumar Ray 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.How does this "sagacious" billy goat put an end to Bhisma's singing?
    • A.It sings louder, drowning him out
    • B.It charges straight at him, colliding
    • C.It pleads with him gently to stop
    • D.It bribes him with tasty food
  2. 2.Overall, the poem's comedic focus is on the unstoppable power of ______:
    • A.The unstoppable train of technology
    • B.The bravery of small insects
    • C.Bhisma Lochan Sharma's horrific singing
    • D.Human compassion toward all creatures
  3. 3.46. Which of the following lines contains the figure of speech that appears in the following line from The Power of Music: “The welkin weeps to hear his screech, and mighty mansions tumble.”
    • A.“The windy valley breathed gently at dawn.”
    • B.“Clouds drifted aimlessly, forming silent shapes.”
    • C."The old door groaned in protest as it swung open."
    • D."Morning sunlight fell across the quiet meadows."
  4. 4.Which creature also lines the roadside in dismay once Bhisma begins his performance?
    • A.Horses
    • B.Elephants
    • C.Tigers
    • D.Rhinos
  5. 5.What is the effect of Bhisma Lochan’s singing on the fish in a nearby lake?
    • A.They float up happily
    • B.They gather at the surface to listen
    • C.They dive deep, seeking silence
    • D.They vanish in magical bubbles

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