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	Four classmates were having a discussion about the correct way for sowing seeds. This is what they said: Richard: Seeds should be sown at right intervals. Susan: Seeds should be sown at the right depth. David: Seeds should be sown in dry soil. Jacob: Seeds should not be sown in highly wet soil. Which of them was/were incorrect?
	a) Only Jacob		b) Only David
	c) Both Susan and Richard		d) Both David and Susan

Q.2	What happens in the following reaction? Fe2O3 + 3C → 2Fe + 3CO
	a) Fe undergoes oxidation and C undergoes reduction		b) Fe undergoes reduction and C undergoes oxidation
	c) Both Fe and C undergo reduction		d) Both Fe and C undergo oxidation

Q.3	During a lab experiment, Mark used a dye to stain a cell to observe its various structures. Which cellular structure would likely appear colorless or transparent due to this staining process?
	a) Nucleus		b) Mitochondria
	c) Cell membrane		d) Endoplasmic reticulum

Q.4	James noticed that a flame produced by burning wood is orange-yellow, while a Bunsen burner flame is blue. What is the primary reason for this difference in flame colour?
	a) Wood releases different gases, causing a coloured flame.		b) The temperature of the flame determines its colour.
	c) The presence of impurities in wood affects the flame colour.		d) The combustion of different materials produces varying flame colours.

Q.5	Which of the following pairs cannot undergo displacement reaction?
	a) Iron sulphate solution and magnesium		b) Zinc sulphate solution and iron
	c) Zinc sulphate solution and calcium		d) Silver nitrate solution and copper

Q.6	Which of the following shows the correct sequence (in the increasing order) of heat energy received per unit area from the Sun measured on Earth, Mars and Jupiter?
	a) Jupiter > Mars > Earth		b) Earth > Mars > Jupiter
	c) Jupiter > Earth > Mars		d) Earth > Jupiter > Mars

Q.7	Consider the following statements and choose the correct option: Statement 1: Jack observed a species of single-celled organisms in a laboratory that reproduce by dividing into two daughter cells, each genetically identical to the parent. This type of reproduction is called budding. Statement 2: Mark observed a type of asexual reproduction in yeast cells, where a smaller cell grows off the surface of a larger cell and eventually separates. This type of reproduction is called regeneration.
	a) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.		b) Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
	c) Both the statements are correct.		d) Both the statements are incorrect.

Q.8	Choose the correct option and complete the following sentence: The formation of sulphur trioxide from sulphur dioxide and oxygen is an ____________ reaction.
	a) endothermic as well as redox		b) endothermic as well as precipitation
	c) exothermic as well as redox		d) exothermic as well as precipitation

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	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

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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.