ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 Forward Bloc and the INA — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for Forward Bloc and the INA (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 Forward Bloc and the INA 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 party did Subhash Chandra Bose form in May 1939, and what was one of its key programmes for rebuilding India?
    • A.Swaraj Party; promotion of cottage industries
    • B.Forward Bloc; abolition of the Zamindari system
    • C.Indian National Congress; adoption of non-violent protests
    • D.Azad Hind Fauj; establishment of a military government
  2. 2.What was the primary objective of the Indian National Army (INA)?
    • A.To promote non-violent resistance against British rule
    • B.To organize an armed revolution and fight the British with modern arms
    • C.To negotiate peaceful independence through diplomacy
    • D.To establish a communist government in India
  3. 3.Why did Subhash Chandra Bose resign from the Presidentship of the Indian National Congress?
    • A.He was expelled due to his radical views on non-violence
    • B.He disagreed with Mahatma Gandhi and the Congress leadership over independence strategies
    • C.He was appointed as the leader of the Forward Bloc by the British
    • D.He wanted to join the British war efforts during World War II
  4. 4.Why was the Indian National Army unable to capture Imphal during World War II?
    • A.The INA lacked sufficient troops and ammunition
    • B.Japanese aircraft were redirected to the Pacific, and the monsoon season began
    • C.The British forces received reinforcements from Australia
    • D.Subhash Chandra Bose called off the attack due to political pressure
  5. 5.Which two slogans became the battle cry of the Indian National Army (INA)?
    • A.'Inquilab Zindabad' and 'Vande Mataram'
    • B.'Delhi Chalo' and 'Jai Hind'
    • C.'Swaraj is my Birthright' and 'Quit India'
    • D.'Do or Die' and 'Simon Go Back'

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