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.Lamarckism, which suggests acquired traits are inherited, struggles to explain certain natural phenomena where traits aren't influenced by acquired characteristics. Lamarckism fails to explain which of the following phenomenon?
   • A.An intellectual person having a dull son
   • B.Absence of all the four limbs amongst amphibians
   • C.Exceptionally long neck of giraffe
   • D.Loss of vision in caved-welling mammals
2. 2.Which of the following correctly defines Death rate?
   • A.The number of deaths per 100 people per year in a region.
   • B.The number of deaths per 1000 of population per year in a particular area.
   • C.The total number of deaths in a country annually.
   • D.The number of deaths per 10,000 people per decade in an area.
3. 3.Identify the method of contraception in which the sperm duct is surgically cut and ligated.
   • A.Tubectomy
   • B.Vasectomy
   • C.Condom use
   • D.Intrauterine device (IUD)
4. 4.Priya attempted to match population control methods with their corresponding category. She noted the following:

   Method	Category
   P	Natural family planning based on menstrual cycle..
   Q	Contraceptive pills taken by females.

   Identify the correct pair of methods: (a) P – Calendar method, Q – Sterilization. (b) P – Temperature method, Q – Progesterone injections. (c) P – IUDs, Q – Condoms. (d) P – Medical termination, Q – Barrier method.
5. 5.Which factors contribute to the increased population in India?
   • A.Late marriages, high death rates, and poor healthcare
   • B.Early marriage, high birth rates, lack of family planning knowledge, and medical advancements
   • C.Low fertility rates, urbanization, and education
   • D.High emigration, low immigration, and economic decline