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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 English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Direct to Indirect speech conversion: She said, 'I am studying for my board examination.'.

(A)
She said that she is studying for her board examination.
(B)
She said that she was studying for her board examination.
(C)
She said that she had studied for her board examination.
(D)
She says that she was studying for her board examination.
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Q2.
Calculate 8 × 7.

(A)
49
(B)
58
(C)
64
(D)
56
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2025 (837 questions)

Q1.

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

Assertion (A): Alveoli in the human lungs are richly supplied with extensive capillary networks.

Reason (R): Dense capillary networks maximize the surface area and provide thin diffusion barriers for rapid gas exchange of $O_2$ and $CO_2$.


(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.
Regarding Commercial Studies (ICSE Board Pattern), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(B)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(C)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(D)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
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2024 (2124 questions)

Q1.

Vocabulary & Comprehension: What is the precise contextual meaning of 'Library Classes: Wrapper Classes and Autoboxing/Unboxing'?

(A)
Standard lexical and literary equivalent (Library Classes: Wrapper Classes and Autoboxing/Unboxing)
(B)
Inverted opposite idea
(C)
Meaningless phrase
(D)
None of these
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Q2.

Vocabulary & Comprehension: What is the precise contextual meaning of 'Library Classes: Wrapper Classes and Autoboxing/Unboxing'?

(A)
Standard lexical and literary equivalent (Library Classes: Wrapper Classes and Autoboxing/Unboxing)
(B)
Inverted opposite idea
(C)
Meaningless phrase
(D)
None of these
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2023 (737 questions)

Q1.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are enshrined in which Part.

(A)
Part III (Articles 12 to 35)
(B)
Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy)
(C)
Part II (Citizenship)
(D)
Part IVA (Fundamental Duties)
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Q2.
Regarding Computer Applications (ICSE Board Pattern), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Object + Verb + Subject
(B)
Verb + Subject + Object
(C)
Object + Subject + Verb
(D)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
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2022 (735 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Active to Passive voice transformation: 'The government has constructed a new bridge across the river.'.

(A)
A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.
(B)
A new bridge has been constructed across the river by the government.
(C)
A new bridge had been constructed across the river by the government.
(D)
A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.
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Q2.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Subject-Verb Agreement with distributive pronouns ('neither of', 'either of').

(A)
Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.
(B)
Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.
(C)
Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.
(D)
Neither of the candidates have submitted the required documentation.
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2021 (757 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): Diamond sparkles brilliantly with internal radiance.

Reason (R): Total internal reflection of light occurs inside diamond because its critical angle is exceptionally small (approximately 24.4°).


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

(A)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(B)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(C)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(D)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
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2020 (746 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Periodic trend of electronegativity across a period from left to right. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Electronegativity decreases due to shielding effect
(B)
Electronegativity first decreases then sharply increases
(C)
Electronegativity remains constant across representative elements
(D)
Electronegativity increases due to increase in effective nuclear charge ($Z_{\text{eff}}$) and decrease in atomic radius
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Q2.

Vocabulary & Comprehension: What is the precise contextual meaning of 'The First War of Independence (1857): Causes (Political, Socio-religious, Economic, Military) and Consequences'?

(A)
Standard lexical and literary equivalent (The First War of Independence (1857): Causes (Political, Socio-religious, Economic, Military) and Consequences)
(B)
Inverted opposite idea
(C)
Meaningless phrase
(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): Danger signals on communication towers and traffic posts are always illuminated in red color.

Reason (R): Red light has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum and suffers minimum Rayleigh scattering ($I \propto 1/\lambda^4$) through fog and smoke.


(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: The Chlor-Alkali Electrochemical Process in Chemical Industry' to answer:

During the chlor-alkali process, which chemical product is evolved at the positively charged anode?


(A)
Chlorine gas ($Cl_2$)
(B)
Hydrogen gas ($H_2$)
(C)
Oxygen gas ($O_2$)
(D)
Sodium metal ($Na$)
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2018 (746 questions)

Q1.

Vocabulary & Comprehension: What is the precise contextual meaning of 'Periodic Properties and Variations: Atomic Size, Ionisation Energy, Electron Affinity & Electronegativity'?

(A)
Standard lexical and literary equivalent (Periodic Properties and Variations: Atomic Size, Ionisation Energy, Electron Affinity & Electronegativity)
(B)
Inverted opposite idea
(C)
Meaningless phrase
(D)
None of these
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Q2.
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 retreat from an impending danger
(C)
To eat something very hard
(D)
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude
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2017 (769 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): Danger signals on communication towers and traffic posts are always illuminated in red color.

Reason (R): Red light has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum and suffers minimum Rayleigh scattering ($I \propto 1/\lambda^4$) through fog and smoke.


(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): Danger signals on communication towers and traffic posts are always illuminated in red color.

Reason (R): Red light has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum and suffers minimum Rayleigh scattering ($I \propto 1/\lambda^4$) through fog and smoke.


(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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2016 (716 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Catalyst used in the Haber-Bosch process for industrial synthesis of Ammonia ($N_2 + 3H_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3$). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Finely divided Iron (Fe) with Molybdenum (Mo) or K2O/Al2O3 as promoter
(B)
Platinum gauze (Pt)
(C)
Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5)
(D)
Nickel (Ni) in Raney form
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of pH of a neutral aqueous solution at 25°C (298 K). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
pH = 7, where [H^+] = [OH^-] = 10^{-7} \text{ M}
(B)
pH = 1
(C)
pH = 14
(D)
pH = 0
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2015 (672 questions)

Q1.
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)
1919 (Rowlatt Satyagraha)
(B)
1930 (commenced from Sabarmati Ashram on March 12, 1930)
(C)
1942 (Quit India Movement)
(D)
1920 (Non-Cooperation Movement)
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Q2.

[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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