ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 The Power of Music — Sukumar Ray — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for The Power of Music — Sukumar Ray (ICSE Class 10 English Literature) — 20 competency-based questions based on the latest CISCE 2027 syllabus, with instant marking. Try the samples below, then take the full test free.

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Sample questions

  1. 1.Overall, the poem's comedic focus is on the unstoppable power of ______:
    • A.The unstoppable train of technology
    • B.The bravery of small insects
    • C.Bhisma Lochan Sharma's horrific singing
    • D.Human compassion toward all creatures
  2. 2.22. The goat’s wise approach is deemed “most sagacious,” indicating it is:
    • A.Mysterious
    • B.Highly intelligent or shrewd
    • C.More musical than Bhisma
    • D.Bred to combat street singers
  3. 3.By describing "mighty mansions tumble," the poet suggests:
    • A.Bhisma's voice leads to instant rebuilding
    • B.Even large buildings topple from the noise
    • C.People decorate homes in honor of the music
    • D.The poem's setting is purely imaginary
  4. 4.When Bhisma’s singing resonates, how do trees react?
    • A.They collapse or shake, making loud crashes
    • B.They absorb the sound and sway calmly
    • C.They blossom instantly, inspired by music
    • D.They remain unaffected by the noise
  5. 5.Reflect on how these statements (1) and (2) connect in the poem, then pick the appropriate choice: Statement (1): Bullock-carts overturn and horses cluster along the roadside, all frightened by the singing. Statement (2): These animals stand calmly, enchanted by the sweet tune Bhisma produces.
    • A.(1) is true and (2) is false
    • B.(2) is true and (1) is false
    • C.(1) causes (2)
    • D.(1) and (2) are independent

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