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
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1.Which soil type is the most extensive in India, and how is it primarily formed?
- A.Laterite soil, formed by leaching in heavy rainfall areas
- B.Alluvial soil, formed by river sediment deposition
- C.Black soil, formed by volcanic activity
- D.Desert soil, formed by wind deposition in arid regions
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2.The type of soil formed by the deposition of silt by rivers is:
- A.Black soil
- B.Red soil
- C.Alluvial soil
- D.Laterite soil
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3.Which of the following is a disadvantage of laterite soil?
- A.It is highly fertile and rich in humus.
- B.It is acidic in nature and does not retain moisture well.
- C.It is ideal for growing wheat and rice.
- D.It is formed in cold and dry climatic conditions.
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4.Farmers plant trees in several rows to check soil erosion by __________.
- A.Floods
- B.Winds
- C.Drought
- D.Heavy rains
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5.What is the process called where water washes away nutrients from the upper soil layers to the lower layers, and which soil is an example of this?
- A.Erosion; alluvial soil
- B.Leaching; laterite soil
- C.Weathering; black soil
- D.Deposition; red soil
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