ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 Soil Resources — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for Soil Resources (ICSE Class 10 Geography) — 10 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 Soil Resources 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

  1. 1.Which of the following soils forms the second largest soil group in India?
    • A.Black soil
    • B.Red soil
    • C.Yellow soil
    • D.Brown soil
  2. 2.Which of the following are the major soils found in India?
    • A.Alluvial, black, red, laterite, desert, and mountain soils
    • B.Sandy, loamy, clayey, peaty, and saline soils
    • C.Volcanic, glacial, coastal, and forest soils
    • D.Chalky, silty, gravelly, and organic soils
  3. 3.Why is laterite soil generally considered unsuitable for agriculture?
    • A.It is too acidic for most crops.
    • B.It does not retain moisture.
    • C.It lacks essential minerals like iron.
    • D.It is found only in desert regions.
  4. 4.Wind erosion is the most powerful agent of erosion in deserts because of:
    • A.Absence of population
    • B.Aridity
    • C.No vegetation
    • D.Both (b) and (c)
  5. 5.Why is Black soil highly moisture retentive?
    • A.It has fifty per cent of clay content
    • B.It is formed of weathered lava rocks
    • C.It has high quantities of lime and iron
    • D.All of the above

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