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
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1.A plant cell placed in a certain solution got plasmolysed. What was the kind of solution?
- A.Isotonic sugar solution
- B.Hypotonic salt solution
- C.Hypertonic salt solution
- D.Isotonic salt solution
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2.Which type of solution has a concentration less than the cell sap?
- A.Hypertonic solution
- B.Isotonic solution
- C.Hypotonic solution
- D.Unsaturated solution
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3.Reabsorption of all the glucose and most of the water occurs in
- a.distal convoluted tubule
- b.proximal convoluted tubule
- c.Loop of Henle
- d.collecting duct
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4.Assertion : In hypertonic solution, a plant cell shrinks. Reason : Due to plasmolysis in hypertonic solution, water moves out of the cells. (a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (b) If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. (c) If assertion is true but reason is false. (d) If both assertion and reason are false.
- A.If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- B.If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- C.If assertion is true but reason is false.
- D.If both assertion and reason are false.
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5.The root hair is an extension of which part of the root?
- A.Cortex
- B.Endodermis
- C.Epiblema/epidermis of root cells
- D.Pericycle
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