ICSE Class 10 Human Population — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for Human Population (ICSE Class 10 Biology) — 20 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 Human Population 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.A family with five children faces economic pressure and poor health due to their large size. Which of the following is a direct consequence of their situation?
- A.Children receive better education due to shared resources.
- B.Malnutrition occurs because food resources are insufficient for all members.
- C.Economic pressure improves housing and nutrition quality.
- D.Children experience enhanced social development due to sibling interactions.
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2.Which of the following lists the three great cultural revolutions that favoured a steep rise in human population?
- A.Hunting revolution, Medical revolution, Technological revolution
- B.Tool making revolution, Agricultural revolution, Scientific industrial revolution
- C.Neolithic revolution, Urban revolution, Digital revolution
- D.Industrial revolution, Green revolution, Information revolution
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3.Why cannot food production keep pace with the rising human population, considering the concepts of arithmetic and geometric progression?
- A.Food production grows by geometric progression while population grows by arithmetic progression, causing food shortages.
- B.Food production increases by a constant amount (arithmetic progression), while population multiplies (geometric progression), leading to food scarcity.
- C.Both food production and population grow at the same rate, but external factors like climate change reduce food availability.
- D.Population growth is linear, while food production grows exponentially, ensuring food supply always exceeds demand.
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4.Birth rate is the number of live births per thousand persons in:
- A.1 year
- B.2 years
- C.10 years
- D.20 years
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5.What was the approximate Indian population according to the 1981 census, and what was it in 1991?
- A.683 million in 1981 and 846 million in 1991
- B.550 million in 1981 and 700 million in 1991
- C.683 million in 1981 and 900 million in 1991
- D.750 million in 1981 and 846 million in 1991
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