ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 Machines — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for Machines (ICSE Class 10 Physics) — 20 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 Machines 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.Calculate the velocity ratio (V.R.) of a single movable pulley. Why does it equal 2?
    • A.The effort moves twice the distance of the load, so V.R. = 2.
    • B.The load moves twice the distance of the effort, so V.R. = 0.5.
    • C.The pulley halves the effort, so V.R. = 1.
    • D.The velocity ratio is always 1 for any pulley system.
  2. 2.Which two factors are primarily responsible for the efficiency of a pulley system being less than 100 percent?
    • A.Friction between the string and pulleys, and the weight of the movable block.
    • B.Air resistance and the length of the string used.
    • C.The color of the pulleys and the material of the string.
    • D.The angle of the string and the speed of lifting.
  3. 3.Which of the following best defines an inclined plane?
    • A.A wheel and axle system
    • B.A plank kept at an inclination to the ground acting as a force multiplier
    • C.A lever with the fulcrum at the center
    • D.A pulley system with multiple wheels
  4. 4.What is the mechanical advantage of the given arrangement of four pulleys?
    • A.2
    • B.3
    • C.4
    • D.5
  5. 5.A worker pushes a box weighing 1500 N up a ramp 6.00 m long onto a platform 1.50 m above the ground. What is the effort applied by the worker?
    • A.250 N
    • B.375 N
    • C.600 N
    • D.1500 N

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