ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 The First World War — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for The First World War (ICSE Class 10 History and Civics) — 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 The First World War 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 country withdrew from the First World War, and what was the primary reason for its withdrawal?
    • A.France; due to internal political unrest.
    • B.Russia; due to military losses and the Bolshevik Decree on Peace.
    • C.Italy; due to lack of resources.
    • D.Germany; due to economic collapse.
  2. 2.What was the primary cause of Anglo-German rivalry before World War I?
    • A.Germany's colonial expansion in Africa
    • B.Germany's naval expansion and challenge to Britain's supremacy
    • C.Britain's support for French territorial claims
    • D.Germany's alliance with Russia
  3. 3.How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Denmark?
    • A.Denmark gained control of German colonies in Africa.
    • B.The duchies of Schleswig and Holstein were returned to Denmark.
    • C.Denmark was forced to pay reparations to Germany.
    • D.Denmark lost territory to the newly formed Poland.
  4. 4.What refers to the sense of unity felt by people who share a common history and culture that came to fore in beginning of the 20th century?
    • A.Communism
    • B.Fascism
    • C.Nationalism
    • D.Imperialism
  5. 5.Which event primarily fueled the Franco-German rivalry that contributed to tensions before World War I?
    • A.Germany's refusal to return Alsace and Lorraine to France after the 1870-71 war.
    • B.France's invasion of German territories in North Africa.
    • C.Germany's support for French colonial expansion in Asia.
    • D.A mutual defense pact signed between France and Germany in 1882.

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