Class 10 MCQ Questions – Subject-wise CBSE Practice
This page is a directory, not a set of questions. It exists to send you straight to the Class 10 MCQ questions for your subject, chapter by chapter, instead of making you scroll through one long subject page to find a single chapter.
Each subject’s MCQ sets are built chapter by chapter, in the same order as the NCERT textbook. If you are revising Chapter 3, you go straight to Chapter 3’s MCQs — not a mixed set of questions pulled from across the whole book.
Inside a live subject hub you will find direct recall MCQs, assertion-reason pairs and case-based question sets, with every option — correct and incorrect — explained. You can also browse the full CBSE MCQ Questions hub if you need a different class.
Class 10 Subjects: MCQ Questions Directory
The table below lists every Class 10 subject covered by this MCQ section, with its true state — live, coming soon, or not yet planned — so you don’t waste time searching for a subject that isn’t ready. The states shown are accurate as of publishing.
Science is live now, with chapter-wise MCQs covering assertion-reason and case-based formats, and every answer option explained, not just the correct one. The remaining Class 10 subjects — Maths, Social Science, English and Hindi — are being added to this MCQ section in the same chapter-wise format; the table above shows the current state of each.
| Subject | Chapter notes |
|---|---|
| Class 10 Science MCQ Questions | 3 chapters |
| Mathematics (coming soon) | coming soon |
| English (coming soon) | coming soon |
| History (coming soon) | coming soon |
| Geography (coming soon) | coming soon |
| Civics (coming soon) | coming soon |
| Economics (coming soon) | coming soon |
How to Use These MCQ Sets for Revision
MCQ practice only works if you use it in the right order. Follow this routine for each chapter instead of jumping straight to the questions.
- Finish reading the NCERT chapter first. Attempting MCQs before you understand the concept just teaches you to guess.
- Attempt that chapter’s MCQ set without looking at the answers. Treat it like a mini test, not a reading exercise.
- Read the explanation for every option — the ones you got wrong and the ones you got right. Knowing why a wrong option is wrong stops you falling for the same trick again.
- Note down every question you missed and write down the exact concept behind it, not just the topic name.
- Redo only the missed questions after two or three days. This spaced repeat is what moves a concept from short-term memory into something you can recall in the exam.
What’s Inside Each Chapter’s MCQ Set
Every chapter’s MCQ set mixes three question formats. Knowing the format before you read the question changes how you should attempt it.
| Format | What it looks like | How to attempt it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct recall MCQ | One question, four options, one correct answer based on a fact or definition | Answer from memory first; only then check the options to confirm |
| Assertion-reason | Two statements — an assertion and a reason — and options describing how they relate | Judge the assertion and the reason separately first, then check whether the reason actually explains the assertion |
| Case-based | A short passage or data set followed by three to five MCQs | Read the full passage before looking at any option; the answer usually depends on one specific line in it |
Common Mistakes Students Make in MCQ Practice
Most MCQ marks are lost to habit, not lack of knowledge. Watch for these patterns in your own practice.
- Picking an option because it contains a familiar keyword, without reading the full statement.
- Not eliminating options systematically — jumping to an answer instead of ruling out the clearly wrong ones first.
- Treating assertion-reason questions like plain MCQs, instead of checking whether the reason actually and correctly explains the assertion.
- Skipping the passage in case-based questions and jumping straight to the options, then guessing from general knowledge.
- Not re-attempting missed questions later, so the same error repeats when the same concept appears in the exam.
How MCQ Practice Fits the CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern
CBSE Class 10 question papers mix direct MCQs, assertion-reason pairs and case-based or source-based questions across subjects, as per CBSE’s question paper design. Practising all three formats chapter-wise — not only in end-of-book model papers — builds the exact habit the exam tests.
You can check the official chapter list and textbook content on the NCERT textbook page to confirm which topics your MCQs are mapped to before you start a chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Class 10 subjects have MCQ questions available right now?
Science is live now, with chapter-wise MCQs, assertion-reason sets and case-based questions. Other subjects are added progressively; check the directory table above for the current state of each.
Are assertion-reason questions different from normal MCQ questions?
Yes. A normal MCQ tests one fact directly. An assertion-reason question gives you two statements and asks whether the second one correctly explains the first — you have to judge both the truth of each statement and the relationship between them.
Do these MCQ sets follow the same chapter order as the NCERT textbook?
Yes. Sets are built chapter by chapter to match the NCERT textbook order, so you can go straight to the chapter you just finished studying.
Is MCQ practice enough on its own for CBSE Class 10 board exam preparation?
No. MCQ practice builds recall speed and option-reading skill, but board papers also include short and long answer questions that test writing and derivation. Use MCQs alongside chapter notes and written practice, not instead of them.
How are case-based MCQ questions different from direct MCQs?
A case-based question gives you a short passage or a data set first, then asks three to five MCQs based on it. The answer usually depends on a specific detail in the passage, so you need to read it fully before opening the options.
Will more Class 10 subjects be added to this MCQ section later?
More subjects are planned, but this page will not promise a date. Check the directory table above whenever you visit — it shows the true state of each subject at that time.
Reference: NCERT textbooks (CBSE).