ICSE Class 10 Human Population — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for Human Population (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 Human Population 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.How does biotic potential influence the size of a population under favorable conditions?
- A.It decreases population size.
- B.It stabilizes population size.
- C.It increases population size if conditions allow.
- D.It has no effect on population size.
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2.Birth rate is the number of lives birth
- A.Per 100 people per decade
- B.Per 1000 people per decade
- C.Per 100 people per year
- D.Per 1000 people per year
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3.Match the items given in column I with those of column II:
Column I Column II 1. Tubectomy (a) Population dynamics 2. Demography (b) Termination of pregnancy 3. Abortion (c) Prevents ovulation 4. Birth rate (d) Sterilization in females 5. Contraceptives (e) Natality -
4.Why cannot food production keep pace with the rising human population, considering the concepts of arithmetic and geometric progression?
- A.Food production grows by geometric progression while population grows by arithmetic progression, causing food shortages.
- B.Food production increases by a constant amount (arithmetic progression), while population multiplies (geometric progression), leading to food scarcity.
- C.Both food production and population grow at the same rate, but external factors like climate change reduce food availability.
- D.Population growth is linear, while food production grows exponentially, ensuring food supply always exceeds demand.
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5.Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using an Intra-Uterine Device (IUD) for birth control?
- A.It is easy to use and very effective.
- B.It is suitable for those who want a permanent sterilization method.
- C.It is highly effective in preventing pregnancy.
- D.It is ideal for small family norms after one or two children.
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