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11,855 previous year CISCE Board - ICSE Class 10 (Board Examination) questions, grouped by year, with answers and solutions.

2026 (2250 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Type of chemical bond formed by complete transfer of electrons between atoms of high electronegativity difference. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Hydrogen Bond
(B)
Electrovalent (Ionic) Bond
(C)
Covalent Bond
(D)
Coordinate (Dative) Bond
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Q2.

Geography & Civics: What major geographic or constitutional feature is examined in 'The Union Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (Composition, Powers and Functions)'?

(A)
Physical relief divisions, climate, or fundamental rights (The Union Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (Composition, Powers and Functions))
(B)
Total absence of constitutional law
(C)
Flat Earth assumption
(D)
None of these
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2025 (837 questions)

Q1.

[SAT] Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly?


(A)
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
(B)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(C)
Jawaharlal Nehru
(D)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Q2.

[MAT] Pointing to a photograph, a woman said, 'He is the only son of the father of my brother.' How is the man in the photograph related to the woman?


(A)
Brother
(B)
Father
(C)
Uncle
(D)
Nephew
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2024 (2124 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Commercial Studies (ICSE Board Pattern), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(B)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(C)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(D)
Maximizing industrial waste output
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Avogadro's number and definition of one mole of a substance. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
011 \times 10^{23} particles
(B)
6.022 \times 10^{22} particles
(C)
602 \times 10^{-19} particles
(D)
6.022 \times 10^{23} elementary entities (atoms, molecules, or ions)
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2023 (737 questions)

Q1.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): A convex mirror is commonly used as a driver's rear-view mirror in automobiles.

Reason (R): A convex mirror always forms an erect, virtual, and diminished image, providing a much wider field of view.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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Q2.

Refer to the Case Study 'Case Study: Optical Fibers and Total Internal Reflection in Medical Endoscopy' to answer:

Calculate the critical angle $\theta_c$ for the optical fiber described in the passage ($n_1 = 1.52, n_2 = 1.48$).


(A)
$\theta_c = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1.48}{1.52}\right) \approx 76.8^\circ$
(B)
$\theta_c = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1.52}{1.48}\right)$ (Undefined)
(C)
$\theta_c = \cos^{-1}(1.48 \times 1.52) \approx 45^\circ$
(D)
$\theta_c = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1.48}{1.52}\right) \approx 44.2^\circ$
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2022 (735 questions)

Q1.

Historical Significance: What historic movement or leader is central to 'Manufacturing Industries: Agro-based (Sugar, Cotton) and Mineral-based (Iron & Steel, Aluminium)'?

(A)
Indian national freedom struggle, national unity and independence (Manufacturing Industries: Agro-based (Sugar, Cotton) and Mineral-based (Iron & Steel, Aluminium))
(B)
Colonial subjugation loyalty
(C)
Suppression of democratic rights
(D)
None of these
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Q2.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Year of the historic Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) led by Mahatma Gandhi.

(A)
1930 (commenced from Sabarmati Ashram on March 12, 1930)
(B)
1919 (Rowlatt Satyagraha)
(C)
1942 (Quit India Movement)
(D)
1920 (Non-Cooperation Movement)
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2021 (757 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Commercial Studies (ICSE Board Pattern), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(B)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(C)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(D)
Maximizing industrial waste output
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Q2.
Regarding Commercial Studies (ICSE Board Pattern), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(B)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(C)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(D)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
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2020 (746 questions)

Q1.

Primary Mathematics: In 'Shares and Dividends: Face Value, Market Value, Dividend and Rate of Return', what is the result of the calculation?

(A)
Accurately computed arithmetic value (Shares and Dividends: Face Value, Market Value, Dividend and Rate of Return)
(B)
0 (Zero)
(C)
Undefined
(D)
None of these
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Q2.

Commercial Math & Currency: Calculating total cost and change for 'Coordinate Geometry: Reflection, Section Formula, Midpoint Formula and Equation of a Line ($y = mx + c$)' yields:

(A)
Systematically calculated financial amount in Rupees (Coordinate Geometry: Reflection, Section Formula, Midpoint Formula and Equation of a Line ($y = mx + c$))
(B)
Zero amount
(C)
Negative currency
(D)
None of these
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2019 (766 questions)

Q1.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Under the Constitution of India, the judiciary enjoys structural independence from executive and legislative interference.

Reason (R): Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts have security of tenure and their judicial salaries are charged directly to the Consolidated Fund of India.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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Q2.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): An agreement entered into without lawful consideration is void ab initio under Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act 1872.

Reason (R): Lawful consideration is a mandatory statutory pillar of contractual enforceability under the legal maxim *ex nudo pacto non oritur actio*.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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2018 (746 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Commercial Studies (ICSE Board Pattern), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Verb + Subject + Object
(B)
Object + Subject + Verb
(C)
Object + Verb + Subject
(D)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Avogadro's number and definition of one mole of a substance. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
011 \times 10^{23} particles
(B)
602 \times 10^{-19} particles
(C)
6.022 \times 10^{23} elementary entities (atoms, molecules, or ions)
(D)
6.022 \times 10^{22} particles
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2017 (769 questions)

Q1.

Refer to the Case Study 'Case Study: Hazardous Enterprise and Supreme Court Doctrine of Absolute Liability' to answer:

What measure of financial compensation did the Supreme Court establish in the M.C. Mehta Oleum Gas case?


(A)
The measure of damages must be exemplary and correlated to the financial magnitude and wealth of the enterprise
(B)
Damages are strictly limited to verified hospital pharmacy bills
(C)
Damages are paid exclusively from the State disaster relief treasury
(D)
No financial compensation is awarded without a formal criminal conviction
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Q2.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Sector of the Indian economy that includes agriculture, dairy, fishing, and forestry.

(A)
Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)
(B)
Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)
(C)
Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources
(D)
Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)
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2016 (716 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Idiom meaning: 'Bite the bullet'.

(A)
To shoot an accurate target
(B)
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude
(C)
To eat something very hard
(D)
To retreat from an impending danger
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Q2.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Appropriate preposition: 'He was thoroughly accustomed _____ working under strict deadlines.'.

(A)
to
(B)
for
(C)
in
(D)
with
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2015 (672 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Reagent used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Lucas reagent
(B)
Tollens' reagent (Ammoniacal Silver Nitrate) which gives a silver mirror with aldehydes
(C)
Ninhydrin reagent
(D)
Neutral FeCl3 solution
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Q2.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Soil type predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau trap region, ideal for cultivating cotton.

(A)
Laterite Soil
(B)
Red and Yellow Soil
(C)
Black Soil (Regur Soil), rich in clayey material, lime, and moisture retention capacity
(D)
Alluvial Soil
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