CREST Science Olympiad Class 8 Previous Year Papers

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Crop Production and Management, Microorganisms, Synthetic Fibres and Plastics, Metals and Non-metals, Coal and Petroleum, Combustion and Flame, Conservation of Plants and Animals, Cell, Reproduction and Endocrine System, Force and Pressure, Friction, Sound, Chemical Effects of Electric Current, Some Natural Phenomena, Light, Stars and the Solar System, Pollution of Air and Water.

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1

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Q.1	In heavy vehicles, diesel is used as a fuel. Which of the following could be the reason for this?
	a) It has more mileage and is safe for the engine.		b) It is less costly and useful in fuel savings.
	c) It has high power and is convenient.		d) It is cheaper in comparison to petrol.

Q.2	Which of the following is correct definition of ignition temperature?
	a) The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire spontaneously.		b) The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire.
	c) The lowest temperature at which a substance changes its physical state.		d) The lowest temperature required for a chemical reaction to take place.

Q.3	Consider the following statements about the physical and chemical properties of metals and choose the correct option: 1. All metals are ductile. 2. Generally metals are ductile. 3. Metals which are more reactive than hydrogen react with acids to release hydrogen gas. 4. All metals react with acids to release hydrogen gas.
	a) Only 1 and 2 are correct		b) Only 2 and 3 are correct
	c) 1, 2 and 3 correct		d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct

Q.4	Which of the following problem is not related to our environment?
	a) Afforestation		b) Ocean acidification
	c) Invasive species		d) Desertification

Q.5	Fill in the blank: A duster rests on a table, exerting a downward force on the table. The reaction to this force is _____________.
	a) the force of Earth on the duster		b) the force of the table on the duster
	c) the force of Earth on the table		d) the inertia of the duster

Q.6	What happens when light emitted by a point source of light is passed through a prism?
	a) After dispersion, the emerging light would produce a pure spectrum on the screen.		b) After dispersion, the emerging light would produce an impure spectrum on the screen.
	c) After dispersion, the emerging light would produce a line spectrum on the screen.		d) None of these

Q.7	Why is just one side of the Moon visible from Earth?
	a) The Moon does not rotate on its axis as it orbits Earth.		b) The Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate that the Moon orbits the Earth.
	c) Half of the Moon is always unlit by the Sun.		d) Half of the Moon does not reflect light.

Q.8	Fill in the blank: When an iron nail gets rusted, iron oxide is formed _____________.
	a) without any change in the weight of the nail		b) with increase in the weight of the nail
	c) with decrease in the weight of the nail		d) without any change in colour or weight of the nail

Q.9	Identify the element as per the following statement: An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. This compound is also soluble in water.
	a) Calcium		b) Carbon
	c) Silicon		d) Iron

Q.10	When a ray of light strikes a plane mirror at an angle of 15o with the mirror, what will be the angle of reflection of the ray?
	a) 15o		b) 30o
	c) 75o		d) 85o

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Students can download the CREST Science Olympiad previous year paper pdf for class 8 from this page. Each question in the paper carries 1 mark. The answer key for all the questions is also provided on the last page.

One of the most significant advantages of solving the past years’ papers is that it helps students improve their time management skills, strengthens their understanding of concepts and aids them in applying the concepts they have mastered. Also, solving previous years’ papers a few days before the exam can help students to revise the concepts quickly. Therefore, students must refer to previous years' papers before appearing for the final exam as many advantages are associated with it.

Additional Preparation Resources

Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) exam preparation for class 8 -

1. CREST Science Worksheets Package for class 8 - It is a package of 5 worksheets. The worksheets are in the same pattern as the previous year paper. Hence, very useful for preparation. Existing users can purchase additional practice worksheets by following these steps: Login at https://www.crestolympiads.com/login -> Dashboard -> Additional Practice -> Buy & new users can visit https://www.crestolympiads.com/registration
2. CREST Science Olympiad book for class 8 - The book covers topic-wise reading material, chapter-wise practice questions with answer key & contains the previous year paper. The book is available in both physical and pdf formats. Proceed now to purchase the Olympiad book. Also, students can view & download the first chapter of the Science Olympiad book for class 8 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Science Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 8.