ICSE Class 10 Gandhian Era and the Struggle for Independence — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for Gandhian Era and the Struggle for Independence (ICSE Class 10 History and Civics) — 10 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 Gandhian Era and the Struggle for Independence 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
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1.Which Act, passed by the British Government in 1919, granted them the authority to arrest and detain suspected Indians without trial?
- A.The Government of India Act
- B.The Rowlatt Act
- C.The Vernacular Press Act
- D.The Indian Councils Act
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2.Which of the following best describes the concept of Satyagraha as developed by Mahatma Gandhi?
- A.A violent uprising against colonial rule to achieve independence.
- B.A philosophy of non-violent resistance using truth and soul force to oppose injustice.
- C.A strategy of diplomatic negotiations with the British for gradual reforms.
- D.A method of armed rebellion to overthrow the British government.
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3.Which of the following was a primary reason behind the launching of the Khilafat Movement in India, and why did it merge with the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920?
- A.To demand a separate Muslim state; merged to strengthen British rule
- B.To protest British treatment of the Ottoman Caliph; merged to foster Hindu-Muslim unity and amplify the struggle
- C.To support British policies; merged to promote religious divisions
- D.To demand economic reforms; merged to isolate the Muslim community
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4.At which session of the Indian National Congress was the demand for Poorna Swaraj declared as the goal of the Congress?
- A.Calcutta Session, 1928
- B.Lahore Session, 1929
- C.Nagpur Session, 1920
- D.Madras Session, 1927
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5.How did the British government's response to the Nehru Report of 1928 contribute to the launch of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
- A.It accepted the demand for self-governance immediately.
- B.It rejected the Nehru Report, increasing demands for complete independence.
- C.It proposed a new constitution based on the Nehru Report.
- D.It declared India a Dominion State in 1928.
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