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 the immediate cause of The World War II?
- a.Japanese Invasion of China
- b.Failure of League of Nations
- c.Hitler’s Invasion of Poland
- d.Rise of Fascism and Nazism
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2.Identify the persons given in the picture and select their most significant contribution to the promotion of world peace.
- A.Initiated the Marshall Plan to rebuild post-war Europe
- B.Signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in 1987
- C.Established the League of Nations after World War I
- D.Negotiated the Treaty of Versailles ending World War I
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3.What was a primary reason for the origin of the Cold War?
- A.Ideological conflict between capitalism (U.S.) and communism (Soviet Union).
- B.Disputes over post-war territorial boundaries in Europe.
- C.Competition for control over global trade routes and resources.
- D.Religious differences between Eastern and Western Europe.
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4.Which events correctly identify the immediate cause of the Second World War and the incident that brought the USA into the conflict?
- A.Germany’s invasion of Poland (1939) and Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor (1941)
- B.The Treaty of Versailles (1919) and Germany’s invasion of France (1940)
- C.Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia (1935) and the Battle of Britain (1940)
- D.The Munich Agreement (1938) and the bombing of Hiroshima (1945)
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5.Which two factors contributed to the armament race before the outbreak of the Second World War?
- A.German defiance of the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations' failure to prevent aggression.
- B.Economic competition between the U.S. and Germany for global markets.
- C.Technological advancements in nuclear weapons and aerial warfare.
- D.Pressure from colonial territories to modernize military forces.
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