ICSE Class 10 Genetics — Basic Fundamentals — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for Genetics — Basic Fundamentals (ICSE Class 10 Biology) — 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 Genetics — Basic Fundamentals 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.Ajay and Vijay are siblings. Ajay can roll his tongue while Vijay cannot. What is the genotype of their parents?
- a.Both the parents are homozygous dominant.
- b.Both the parents are homozygous recessive.
- c.One parent is homozygous dominant, and the other is homozygous recessive.
- d.Both the parents are heterozygous dominant.
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2.What is the term for an alteration in the genetic material that can be inherited?
- A.Adaptation
- B.Mutation
- C.Transcription
- D.Translation
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3.In the context of tongue rolling, which one of the following correctly identifies the homozygous dominant and homozygous recessive genotypes from the given options: Rr, rr, RR?
- A.Homozygous dominant: RR, Homozygous recessive: Rr
- B.Homozygous dominant: RR, Homozygous recessive: rr
- C.Homozygous dominant: Rr, Homozygous recessive: rr
- D.Homozygous dominant: rr, Homozygous recessive: RR
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4.A biology teacher asked her students to give two examples of inherited traits in humans. Raj said: Eye color and height. Sonu said: Skills and hobbies. Lata said: Blood type and hair color. Abhay said: Pinna and Ossicles. Who were correct?
- A.Raj and Lata
- B.Sonu and Abhay
- C.Raj and Abhay
- D.Lata and Sonu
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5.Gregor Mendel conducted his foundational genetics experiments on a particular organism. What are the common and scientific names of this organism?
- A.Common name: Garden pea; Scientific name: Pisum sativum
- B.Common name: Sweet pea; Scientific name: Lathyrus odoratus
- C.Common name: Pea plant; Scientific name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- D.Common name: Field pea; Scientific name: Vicia faba
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