Class 10 Science | ICSE Board Board | Mixed Level Practice Test - 40 Questions (2026)

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Q1 MCQ

A lens forms an erect, magnified and virtual image of an object. Name the type of lens and where is the object placed?

A Concave lens, between optical centre and focus
B Convex lens, beyond 2F
C Concave lens, at infinity
D Convex lens, between optical centre and focus
Q2 MCQ

Which of the following statements is true regarding the specific latent heat of fusion of a substance?

A It is the heat required to change the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1ยฐC.
B It is the heat required to change the state of 1 kg of a substance from solid to liquid at its melting point without any change in temperature.
C It is the heat required to change the state of any mass of a substance from solid to liquid.
D It is independent of the substance.
Q3 MCQ

A body of mass 5 kg is raised to a height of 10 m. Calculate the increase in its potential energy. (Assume $g = 10 m/s^2$)

A 50 J
B 5000 J
C 500 J
D 0.5 J
Q4 MCQ

Which of the following statements about nuclear fission is correct?

A It is the process of combining two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.
B It is the process of splitting a heavy nucleus into two or more lighter nuclei.
C It releases a small amount of energy.
D It does not involve any neutrons.
Q5 MCQ

Which of the following is an example of a renewable source of energy?

A Coal
B Petroleum
C Natural Gas
D Solar energy
Q6 MCQ

What is the function of the ozone layer?

A To trap heat and warm the Earth
B To absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun
C To produce oxygen
D To reflect sunlight back into space
Q7 MCQ

The phenomenon responsible for the twinkling of stars is:

A Reflection
B Refraction
C Diffraction
D Dispersion
Q8 MCQ

Which of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas?

A Nitrogen
B Oxygen
C Carbon Dioxide
D Hydrogen
Q9 MCQ

A radioactive substance has a half-life of 20 days. What fraction of the original sample will remain after 60 days?

A $ rac{1}{2}$
B $ rac{1}{4}$
C $ rac{1}{8}$
D $ rac{1}{16}$
Q10 MCQ

Which color of light deviates the most when passed through a prism?

A Red
B Violet
C Green
D Yellow
Q11 MCQ

A lens forms an erect, magnified and virtual image of an object. What type of lens is it and what is the position of the object?

A Concave lens, between optical centre and focus
B Convex lens, beyond 2F
C Convex lens, between optical centre and focus
D Concave lens, at infinity
Q12 MCQ

A body of mass 5 kg is raised vertically to a height of 10 m. Calculate the potential energy gained by the body. (Assume $g = 9.8 m/s^2$)

A 49 J
B 490 J
C 50 J
D 98 J
Q13 MCQ

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the modern periodic table?

A Elements are arranged in increasing order of atomic mass
B Elements are arranged in increasing order of atomic number
C Elements in the same group have different chemical properties
D The number of periods is equal to the number of groups
Q14 MCQ

What is the function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?

A Absorbing infrared radiation
B Reflecting radio waves
C Absorbing ultraviolet radiation
D Conducting electricity
Q15 MCQ

Which gas is evolved when zinc granules react with dilute hydrochloric acid?

A Oxygen
B Carbon dioxide
C Hydrogen
D Nitrogen
Q16 MCQ

A wire of resistance $R$ is stretched to double its length. What will be its new resistance, assuming the volume remains constant?

A $R/4$
B $R/2$
C $2R$
D $4R$
Q17 MCQ

If the magnification produced by a lens is -2, the image is:

A Virtual and erect
B Real and inverted
C Virtual and inverted
D Real and erect
Q18 MCQ

What is the chemical formula of baking soda?

A $Na_2CO_3$
B $NaHCO_3$
C $CaCO_3$
D $NaOH$
Q19 MCQ

A cell of emf 1.5 V and internal resistance 1 $\Omega$ is connected to a resistor of 2 $\Omega$. Calculate the current in the circuit.

A 0.3 A
B 0.5 A
C 0.75 A
D 1.0 A
Q20 MCQ

A lens forms an upright and diminished image of an object. Which type of lens is it, and what is the position of the object?

A Concave lens, any position
B Convex lens, beyond 2F
C Convex lens, between F and 2F
D Concave lens, between F and 2F
Q21 MCQ

A cell is placed in a solution, and it swells up. What can you infer about the concentration of the solution compared to the cell's cytoplasm?

A The solution is hypertonic.
B The solution is hypotonic.
C The solution is isotonic.
D The solution has the same osmotic pressure.
Q22 MCQ

Which of the following gases contributes most significantly to the greenhouse effect?

A Nitrogen
B Oxygen
C Carbon Dioxide
D Hydrogen
Q23 MCQ

A body of mass $m = 2$ kg is moving with a velocity $v = 5$ m/s. What is its kinetic energy?

A 5 J
B 10 J
C 25 J
D 50 J
Q24 MCQ

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of homologous chromosomes?

A They have the same genes in the same order.
B They pair up during meiosis.
C They have identical DNA sequences.
D They are inherited one from each parent.
Q25 MCQ

What is the IUPAC name of the organic compound with the formula $CH_3CH_2CH_2OH$?

A Ethanol
B Propanol
C Methanol
D Butanol
Q26 MCQ

Which part of the human brain is responsible for maintaining balance and coordination?

A Cerebrum
B Cerebellum
C Medulla Oblongata
D Thalamus
Q27 MCQ

A radioactive substance has a half-life of 10 years. If you start with 100g of the substance, how much will remain after 30 years?

A 50g
B 25g
C 12.5g
D 6.25g
Q28 MCQ

What is the function of the Eustachian tube?

A To transmit sound waves to the brain
B To maintain balance
C To equalize pressure between the middle ear and the atmosphere
D To protect the inner ear from loud noises
Q29 MCQ

If the magnification of a lens is -2, what does it mean?

A The image is real, inverted and twice the size of the object.
B The image is virtual, erect and twice the size of the object.
C The image is real, erect and half the size of the object.
D The image is virtual, inverted and half the size of the object.
Q30 MCQ

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic property of acids?

A Turns blue litmus red
B Reacts with metals to liberate hydrogen gas
C Has a soapy touch
D Neutralizes bases to form salt and water
Q31 MCQ

The number of electrons in the outermost shell of an element with atomic number 17 is:

A 5
B 6
C 7
D 8
Q32 MCQ

A body of mass 2 kg is moving with a velocity of 5 m/s. Its kinetic energy is:

A 5 J
B 10 J
C 25 J
D 50 J
Q33 MCQ

Which of the following greenhouse gases has the highest Global Warming Potential (GWP)?

A Carbon Dioxide
B Methane
C Nitrous Oxide
D Sulphur Hexafluoride
Q34 MCQ

The phenomenon of splitting of white light into its constituent colors is called:

A Reflection
B Refraction
C Dispersion
D Interference
Q35 MCQ

Which of the following is a communicable disease?

A Diabetes
B Hypertension
C Cholera
D Arthritis
Q36 MCQ

If the magnification of a lens is -2, what does it indicate about the image?

A Real and diminished
B Virtual and enlarged
C Real and enlarged
D Virtual and diminished
Q37 MCQ

Which of the following is the correct order of reactivity of metals?

A Na > Mg > Al > Zn
B Mg > Na > Al > Zn
C Al > Mg > Na > Zn
D Zn > Al > Mg > Na
Q38 MCQ

A fuse wire is characterized by:

A High resistance and high melting point
B Low resistance and high melting point
C High resistance and low melting point
D Low resistance and low melting point
Q39 MCQ

The process of conversion of pyruvate into ethanol, carbon dioxide and energy occurs in:

A Aerobic respiration
B Anaerobic respiration in yeast
C Anaerobic respiration in muscles
D All of the above
Q40 MCQ

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of increased carbon dioxide concentration on the greenhouse effect?

A Decreases the amount of infrared radiation trapped in the atmosphere, leading to cooling.
B Increases the amount of infrared radiation trapped in the atmosphere, leading to warming.
C Has no effect on the amount of infrared radiation trapped in the atmosphere.
D Increases the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface.

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