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.How can the decomposition of waste in open areas negatively affect human health? Select the most accurate pair of effects.
- A.It reduces air pollution and eliminates pests.
- B.It attracts rodents and insects, and burning waste releases harmful gases.
- C.It increases soil fertility and improves water quality.
- D.It prevents the spread of diseases and enhances public sanitation.
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2.Which gases are released during the process of mining?
- A.Oxygen and nitrogen
- B.Methane and carbon monoxide
- C.Carbon dioxide and argon
- D.Hydrogen and helium
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3.Which of the following is a source of gaseous waste?
- A.Factories
- B.Vehicles
- C.Household garbage
- D.Agricultural fields
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4.The increase in the concentration of various toxic substances along the food chain is called
- A.Eutrophication
- B.Bio-accumulation
- C.Biomagnification
- D.Demagnification
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5.Which of the following best describes composting and identifies two advantages of using compost?
- A.Composting is burning organic waste to reduce volume; advantages include energy generation and reduced landfill use.
- B.Composting is the process of decomposing organic waste into nutrient-rich compost; advantages include improved soil fertility and reduced landfill waste.
- C.Composting is the recycling of plastic and metal waste; advantages include lower production costs and reduced pollution.
- D.Composting is the segregation of hazardous waste; advantages include safer disposal and reduced soil contamination.
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