ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 Pollution — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for Pollution (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 Pollution 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.Which of the following are two common sources of water pollution?
    • A.Plastic waste and oil spills
    • B.Sewage and fertilizers
    • C.Industrial smoke and noise
    • D.Radioactive waste and pesticides
  2. 2.Which of the following is a valid pair of measures to minimise noise pollution?
    • A.Installing sound-absorbing materials in buildings and enforcing noise limits on vehicles and machinery.
    • B.Planting more trees along roadsides and increasing the volume of public address systems.
    • C.Using louder horns in vehicles and constructing taller buildings near highways.
    • D.Banning all construction activities and allowing unrestricted use of loudspeakers in residential areas.
  3. 3.Why should the use of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) be banned?
    • A.They improve air quality in urban areas
    • B.They cause depletion of the ozone layer, increasing UV radiation exposure
    • C.They reduce global warming effects
    • D.They enhance plant growth and photosynthesis
  4. 4.The gradual continuous increase in average temperature of surface of the earth as a result of increase in concentration of CO₂ and CFCs is termed as
    • A.Greenhouse effect
    • B.Global warming
    • C.Ozone degradation
    • D.Montreal protocol
  5. 5.From the list below, identify the ODD one out and the CATEGORY to which the others belong: Detergents, X-rays, sewage, oil spills.
    • A.Odd: X-rays, Category: Water pollutants
    • B.Odd: Detergents, Category: Radiation pollutants
    • C.Odd: Sewage, Category: Chemical pollutants
    • D.Odd: Oil spills, Category: Physical pollutants

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