CREST Mathematics Olympiad Class 10 Sample Paper

The Class 10 Maths Olympiad Sample Paper is a great tool for students to practise advanced concepts, improve accuracy, and get familiar with the Olympiad format.

What's Inside?

  • MCQs based on key Class 10 topics
  • Sections: Practical Mathematics & Achiever's Section
  • Answer key with clear solutions

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Some Applications of Trigonometry, Circles, Constructions, Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability.

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

Sample Questions

Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 Q.4 Q.5 Q.6 Q.7 Q.8 Q.9 Q.10

Q.1

Which term is numerically greatest term in the expansion of (3 + 2x)49, when x = 1/5?

Q.2

f(x) = x4 - 2x3 + 3x2 - ax + b is a polynomial such that when it is divided by (x - 1) and (x + 1), the remainders are 5 and 19, respectively. Determine the remainder when f(x) is divided by (x - 2).

Q.3

In ∆ABC, ∠B = 90⁰. P, Q and R are the midpoints of AB, BC and AC, respectively. Which of the following options can be the vertices of a cyclic quadrilateral?

Q.4

If the sum of the roots of the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 is equal to the sum of their squares, then which one of the following is correct?

Q.5

What is the value of the expression [(a - b)3 + (b - c)3 + (c - a)3] / [(a - b)(b - c)(c-a)]?

Q.6

How many 5-digit odd numbers can be formed using the digits 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 if every digit can occur at most once in any number?

Q.7

If α, β are the roots of the equation x2 - 2x + 3 = 0, then find the equation whose roots are 1/α2 and 1/β2.

Q.8

A square is drawn by joining midpoints of the sides of a square. Another square is drawn inside the second square in the same way and the process is continued indefinitely. If, the side of the first square is 16 cm, then what is the sum of the areas of all the squares?

Q.9

In the binomial expansion of (a - b)n, n ≥ 5 the sum of the 5th and 6th terms is zero. Find the value of a/b.

Q.10

Perpendiculars are drawn from the vertex of the obtuse angles of a rhombus to its sides. The length of each perpendicular is equal to a unit. The distance between their feet is equal to b units. Find the area of the rhombus.

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1cQ.2bQ.3bQ.4cQ.5dQ.6dQ.7aQ.8bQ.9bQ.10c

Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1 : c | Q.2 : b | Q.3 : b | Q.4 : c | Q.5 : d | Q.6 : d | Q.7 : a | Q.8 : b | Q.9 : b | Q.10 : c

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