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.

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Sample questions

  1. 1.18. Birds turning turtle in flight upon hearing Bhisma’s tune indicates:
    • A.Even the sky’s creatures lose balance
    • B.The birds want to dance above him
    • C.They plan a synchronized mid-air routine
    • D.They are enthralled by the music
  2. 2.54. Choose how these statements about the poem's midsection line up: 1. We see fish frantically escaping underwater. 2. People claim the singing might kill them. 3. Birds in the sky flip over ("turn turtle"). 4. Bhisma still won't stop, however they protest.
    • A.1, 3, 2, 4
    • B.2, 4, 1, 3
    • C.1, 2, 3, 4
    • D.3, 1, 4, 2
  3. 3.Consider statements (1) and (2) for the poem's overall resolution, then select the correct relationship: Statement (1): Bhisma finally "grants the world the golden gift of silence" at the poem's end. Statement (2): Listeners at last relax, relieved that his performance has ceased.
    • A.(1) is true and (2) is false
    • B.(2) is true and (1) is false
    • C.(1) is unrelated to (2)
    • D.(1) and (2) complement each other
  4. 4.Observe these statements (1) and (2) from the poem and choose the correct option: Statement (1): The welkin (sky) "weeps," and mighty mansions collapse, indicating extreme noise. Statement (2): Spectators form a festival, praising Bhisma's glorious voice as uplifting.
    • A.(1) is true and (2) is false
    • B.(2) is true and (1) is false
    • C.(1) leads to (2)
    • D.(1) and (2) are independent
  5. 5.Next, the poem brings in a goat. Decide how these lines follow each other: 1. The goat is called "most sagacious." 2. It lowers its horns, charging at Bhisma. 3. Loud "bellow answering bellow" occurs. 4. The chaotic singing finally stops.
    • A.2, 4, 1, 3
    • B.1, 2, 3, 4

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