ICSE Class 10 Human Population — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for Human Population (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.

Sample questions

1. 1.Which TWO factors are major contributors to the population explosion worldwide?
   • A.Decreased healthcare access and food scarcity.
   • B.Better healthcare at all age groups and minimized food shortage.
   • C.Higher education levels and urbanization.
   • D.Increased emigration and lower birth rates.
2. 2.How is population density defined in ecological terms?
   • A.The total number of species in a given habitat
   • B.The number of individuals of a species per unit volume
   • C.The number of individuals of a species per unit area
   • D.The ratio of predators to prey in an ecosystem
3. 3.Which of the following correctly rewrites the statement: 'Death rate is the number of deaths of a given population per year' by inserting the missing word(s)?
   • A.Death rate is the number of deaths per 100 people of a given population per year.
   • B.Death rate is the number of deaths per 1000 people of a given population per year.
   • C.Death rate is the number of deaths per 10,000 people of a given population per year.
   • D.Death rate is the number of deaths per family of a given population per year.
4. 4.Which surgical method is used for sterilisation in males?
   • A.Tubectomy
   • B.Vasectomy
   • C.Hysterectomy
   • D.Appendectomy
5. 5.Ravi studied the disadvantages of a large family. He noted the following:

   Disadvantage	Impact on family members
   P	Children may not receive adequate education..
   Q	Economic resources are spread too thin.

   Identify the correct pair of disadvantages: (a) P – Poor health of mothers, Q – Economic pressure. (b) P – Poor housing, Q – Lack of recreation. (c) P – Insufficient education, Q – Economic pressure. (d) P – Malnutrition, Q – Reduced natural resources.