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.

Sample questions

1. 1.47. Which of these lines shows the same figure of speech found in: "You catch his strain on hill and plain from Delhi down to Burma."
   • A."He boasted his shout could topple entire mountains in an hour."
   • B."A gentle breeze passed through the orchard with a mild sigh."
   • C."She strolled quietly down the lane, unnoticed by anyone."
   • D."The raindrops tapped on rooftops, softly humming all night."
2. 2.Once the goat acts, Bhisma Lochan “grants the world the golden gift of _______.”
   • A.regret
   • B.silence
   • C.flowers
   • D.sky
3. 3.23. Why does the poet call Bhisma Lochan’s final silence a “golden gift”?
   • A.Because everyone desperately wants quiet
   • B.It sets him up for an encore
   • C.He intends to sing again soon
   • D.It shows sudden wealth from singing
4. 4.19. How does the poet depict the stage of final desperation among listeners before the goat’s arrival?
   • A.They peacefully accept it
   • B.They cry, “We’re going to die, oh won’t you stop your singing?”
   • C.They laugh at the novelty
   • D.They gather more instruments to play along
5. 5.53. Identify the correct order of events describing animal reactions: 1. Horses whine and toss their feet in distress. 2. The deafening music blasts through the area. 3. Fishes dive below the lake, seeking silence. 4. Trees shake and collapse from the sound.
   • A.2, 1, 4, 3
   • B.1, 3, 2, 4
   • C.2, 4, 3, 1
   • D.2, 1, 3, 4