ICSE Class 10 Sound — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for Sound (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 Sound 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.A child hears an echo from a cliff 4 seconds after the sound from a powerful cracker is produced. How far away is the child from the cliff? Take the speed of sound in air as 340 m s⁻¹.
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2.When a wave passes from one medium to another, which property of the wave remains unchanged?
- A.Speed
- B.Wavelength
- C.Frequency
- D.Amplitude
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3.Which of the following is NOT a factor on which the intensity of sound depends?
- A.Amplitude of the sound wave
- B.Color of the vibrating body
- C.Density of the medium
- D.Distance between the source and the observer
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4.A longitudinal wave of wavelength $1\mathrm{cm}$ travels in air with a speed of $330\mathrm{ms^{-1}}$. Calculate the frequency of the wave. Can this wave be heard by a normal human being?
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5.Why does a tuning fork have two prongs?
- A.To produce a louder sound by mutual reinforcement of vibrations.
- B.To balance the fork and prevent it from toppling.
- C.To increase the frequency of the sound produced.
- D.To allow the fork to vibrate at multiple frequencies.
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