ICSE Class 10 Soil Resources — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for Soil Resources (ICSE Class 10 Geography) — 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 Soil Resources 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.The type of soil found on the summits of Eastern and Western Ghats is:
- A.Laterite soil
- B.Alluvial soil
- C.Black soil
- D.Red soil
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2.How does alluvial soil in the upper course of rivers differ from that in the lower course in terms of particle size and fertility?
- A.Upper course: Fine particles, more fertile; Lower course: Coarse particles, less fertile
- B.Upper course: Larger, coarse particles, less fertile; Lower course: Fine particles, more fertile
- C.Upper course: Uniform particles, highly fertile; Lower course: Mixed particles, moderately fertile
- D.Upper course: Clay-rich, less fertile; Lower course: Sandy, more fertile
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3.What is soil erosion and which two natural forces are primarily responsible for it?
- A.The accumulation of soil due to human activities; wind and ice.
- B.The displacement of soil caused by natural forces; wind and water.
- C.The breakdown of soil minerals; heat and pressure.
- D.The formation of soil layers; gravity and sunlight.
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4.Which of the following is a method of soil conservation?
- A.Deforestation to clear land for agriculture.
- B.Planting trees through afforestation.
- C.Overgrazing by livestock to reduce vegetation.
- D.Removing check-dams to increase water flow.
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5.Which of the following correctly differentiates transported soil from In Situ soil, including a suitable example of each?
- A.Transported soil is less fertile and found in the Deccan trap; In Situ soil is fertile and found in river valleys.
- B.Transported soil is rich in phosphorus and nitrogen; In Situ soil is derived from river sediments and found in Central Maharashtra.
- C.Transported soil is fertile, derived from river sediments, and found in river valleys (e.g., alluvial soil); In Situ soil is less fertile, formed from weathered rocks, and found in the Deccan trap (e.g., black soil).
- D.Transported soil is formed from lava weathering and found in Maharashtra; In Situ soil is rich in humus and found in coastal strips.
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