ICSE Class 10 Second Phase of the Indian National Movement (Assertives) — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for Second Phase of the Indian National Movement (Assertives) (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 Second Phase of the Indian National Movement (Assertives) 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 plan of Partition of Bengal was proposed by __________.
- A.Lord Canning
- B.Lord Dalhousie
- C.Lord Curzon
- D.Lord Ripon
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2.Who composed the song ‘Bande Mataram’, and how did the masses react to the Partition of Bengal?
- A.Rabindranath Tagore; they responded with peaceful petitions to the British.
- B.Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay; they launched protests and the Swadeshi Movement.
- C.Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay; they organized underground revolutionary groups.
- D.Aurobindo Ghosh; they advocated for constitutional reforms.
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3.What justification did Lord Curzon give to the Indians for the Partition of Bengal?
- A.Bengal was too big to be efficiently administered by a single provisional government
- B.It would cause a hindrance to the national movement.
- C.It would place Bengalis under two administrative units making them a minority in Bengal.
- D.It would lead to division between Hindu and Muslim Nationalists
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4.Which two measures implemented by Lord Curzon are examples of his repressive policies toward Indian nationalism?
- A.The Partition of Bengal (1905) and the Indian Councils Act (1909).
- B.The Calcutta Corporation Act (1899) and the Universities Act (1904).
- C.The Rowlatt Act (1919) and the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919).
- D.The Government of India Act (1935) and the Simon Commission (1927).
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5.Both, Early Nationalists and Assertive Nationalists spoke, wrote, and edited newspapers. Which section had a wider reach and why?
- A.Early Nationalists because they were well educated.
- B.Early Nationalists because they held official positions.
- C.Assertive Nationalists because they used Vernacular press as a medium.
- D.Assertive Nationalists because they used English language as a medium.
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