ICSE Class 10 Waste Management — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for Waste Management (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 Waste Management 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 correctly describes a key difference between toxic and non-toxic waste?
- A.Toxic waste is harmless; non-toxic waste requires special disposal.
- B.Toxic waste contains harmful chemicals; non-toxic waste poses no significant threat.
- C.Both toxic and non-toxic waste can be disposed of in the same manner.
- D.Non-toxic waste is more harmful than toxic waste to the environment.
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2.Which of the following roles is performed by the government in waste management?
- A.Providing free waste disposal services to all households without regulation.
- B.Controlling land and water degradation, conserving natural resources, and enforcing environmental laws.
- C.Encouraging private companies to dump waste in unregulated landfills.
- D.Focusing solely on economic growth without environmental compliance monitoring.
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3.Which of the following is an example of reusing waste?
- A.Burning old tyres to generate energy
- B.Using old tyres to make shoes or chappals
- C.Burying tin cans in a landfill
- D.Melting plastic bottles to create new fibres
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4.Which of the following is a key reason for practicing Waste Management in every school?
- A.To teach environmental responsibility and maintain clean surroundings
- B.To increase school fees and generate revenue
- C.To reduce the number of students in classrooms
- D.To eliminate the need for teachers
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5.Segregation of waste refers to separating waste into categories. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of waste segregation?
- A.Enables efficient recycling of materials like plastics and metals.
- B.Prevents contamination by keeping hazardous waste separate.
- C.Increases the volume of waste sent to landfills.
- D.Promotes composting of organic waste to return nutrients to soil.
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