ICSE Class 10 The Second World War — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for The Second World War (ICSE Class 10 History and Civics) — 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 The Second World War 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 of the following was a cause of the Cold War?
- A.The formation of the European Union
- B.The emergence of the USA and USSR as rival superpowers with opposing ideologies
- C.The collapse of the British Empire
- D.The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
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2.When was the first atomic bomb dropped and where?
- a.August 6, 1947; Berlin
- b.August 6, 1945; Hiroshima
- c.August 8, 1945; Nagasaki
- d.August 8, 1947, New Mexico
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3.Why did Britain and France adopt a policy of appeasement toward Germany in the 1930s?
- A.They believed dictators had valid grievances and sought to limit communism's spread.
- B.They feared German technological superiority and sought to avoid direct conflict.
- C.They were economically dependent on German trade and industrial output.
- D.They aimed to strengthen Germany as a buffer against Soviet expansion.
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4.Arrange the following events in chronological order. (i) Treaty to Versailles (ii) Hitler's invasion of Poland (iii) Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour (iv) Japanese invasion of China
- a.(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
- b.(i), (iv), (ii) and (iii)
- c.(i), (iii), (iv) and (ii)
- d.(i), (iv), (iii) and (ii)
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5.How did the Japanese invasion of China contribute to the outbreak of the Second World War?
- A.It led to immediate U.S. declaration of war on Japan in 1931.
- B.Japan's occupation of Manchuria and defiance of the League of Nations escalated global tensions.
- C.China surrendered to Japan, preventing further conflict in Asia.
- D.The League of Nations successfully imposed sanctions on Japan, deterring further aggression.
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