ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 The First World War — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for The First 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 First 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

  1. 1.Which country declared war on Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, and which two countries initially supported it?
    • A.Austria-Hungary; Germany and Italy
    • B.Germany; Austria-Hungary and Ottoman Empire
    • C.Russia; France and Britain
    • D.Serbia; Russia and France
  2. 2.Arrange the following in chronological order: (i) Formation of Triple Entente (ii) Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand (iii) Formation of Triple Alliance (iv) Austria declaring the war on Serbia (v) Britain declaring war on Germany
    • A.(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)
    • B.(iii), (i), (ii), (iv) and (v)
    • C.(iii), (ii), (i), (v) and (iv)
    • D.(i), (iii), (ii), (v) and (iv)
  3. 3.During the First World War, on which side did Turkey align itself?
    • A.Allied Powers (Britain, France, and Russia).
    • B.Central Powers (Austria-Hungary and Germany).
    • C.Neutral, as it did not participate in the war.
    • D.Ottoman Empire acted independently without alliances.
  4. 4.Which event primarily fueled the Franco-German rivalry that contributed to tensions before World War I?
    • A.Germany's refusal to return Alsace and Lorraine to France after the 1870-71 war.
    • B.France's invasion of German territories in North Africa.
    • C.Germany's support for French colonial expansion in Asia.
    • D.A mutual defense pact signed between France and Germany in 1882.
  5. 5.On June 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed between Germany and which group of nations?
    • A.The Central Powers, including Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.
    • B.The Allied Powers, including France, Britain, and the United States.
    • C.The Axis Powers, including Italy and Japan.
    • D.The Neutral Nations, led by Switzerland and Sweden.

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