CREST Science Olympiad Class 9 Previous Year Papers

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work and Energy, Sound, Matter in Our Surroundings, Is Matter Around Us Pure, Atoms and Molecules, Structure of Atom, Cell - The Fundamental Unit of Life, Tissues, Diversity in Living Organisms, Why Do We Fall Ill, Natural Resources, Improvement in Food Resources.

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

Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme Free Study Material

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Q.1	In the following question, an assertion and the reason are given. Choose the correct option: Assertion: Plasma membrane contains bimolecular lipid layer, the surface of which is interrupted by proteins. Reason: Selective permeability of the plasma membrane is explained with the help of a fluid mosaic model.
	a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.		b) Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
	c) Assertion is true and reason is false.		d) Assertion is false and reason is true.

Q.2	Which of the following graphs indicates that a body is undergoing retardation?
	a)		b)
	c)		d)

Q.3	Which of the following statement regarding the matter is/are correct? I. Anything which has mass is matter. II. Anything which occupies space is matter. III. Anything which is felt by our one or more senses is matter. IV. Anything which has no real physical existence is matter.
	a) I and II		b) I, II and III
	c) Only IV		d) I, II, III and IV

Q.4	Which of the following statements is/are correct?
	a) The nature of matrix differs according to the function of the tissue.		b) Fats are stored below the skin and in between the internal organs.
	c) Epithelial tissues have almost no intercellular spaces between them.		d) All of the above

Q.5	Match the following: List I List II 1.     Cell Wall a.     Closed Ring 2.     Flagella b.     Food Reserve 3.     DNA c.      Protect Cell 4.     Glycogen d.     Locomotory Structure
	a) 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – a		b) 1 – d, 2 – c, 3 – b, 4 – a
	c) 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – a, 4 – b		d) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – d, 4 – c

Q.6	Harry made the following comments about cells during a class presentation. After his presentation, his teacher remarked that he made an erroneous comment. Find the same. i. Cellulose cell walls are found in animal cells. ii. Chlorophyll is found in chloroplasts. iii. A cell is usually made up of a cell membrane, cytoplasm and nucleus. iv. Vacuoles are found mostly in plant cells.
	a) i and ii only		b) ii, iii only
	c) i only		d) All of them

Q.7	What will happen if a saturated salt water solution is heated and allowed to cool without adding any more salt?
	a) Some salt will appear to settle at the bottom		b) Some more salt can be dissolved now
	c) No change takes place		d) Both a and b

Q.8	Fill in the blank: During a planned manoeuvre in a space flight, a free-floating astronaut A pushes another free-floating astronaut B, the mass of A being greater than that of B. Then, the magnitude of the force exerted by astronaut A on astronaut B is ___________.
	a) equal to zero		b) equal to the force exerted by astronaut B on astronaut A
	c) greater than the force exerted by astronaut B on astronaut  A		d) less than the force exerted by astronaut B on astronaut A

Q.9	Which of the following is not a consequence of desertification?
	a) Decrease in the water-holding capacity of soil.		b) Increased chances of floods.
	c) Increase in the temperature of the earth.		d) Decrease in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Q.10	Identify the disease-causing agents:
	a) Cholesterol, saturated fat and helminths		b) Measles, mumps and chickenpox
	c) Viruses, bacteria and fungi		d) Both a and c

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Students can download the CREST Science Olympiad previous year paper pdf for class 9 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.

The CREST Science Olympiad previous year paper pdf for class 9 can be used by students to assess their preparation. They could then learn how to fill up the knowledge gaps in their preparation and identify areas where they lack. They might better prepare for their exam as a result. Additionally, if students practice answering the previous years’ questions, their time management skills improve and as a result they will be able to manage time better in the main exam.

Additional Preparation Resources

Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) exam preparation for class 9 -

1. CREST Science Worksheets Package for class 9 - 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 9 - 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 9 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Science Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 9.