CREST Mathematics Olympiad Class 9 Sample Paper

Class 9 is a stepping stone to more advanced mathematics, and building strong fundamentals is key. The Maths Olympiad Sample Paper for Class 9 is designed to help students practise challenging problems, sharpen logical reasoning, and become familiar with the Olympiad exam format.

What's Included in the Sample Paper?

  • Well-structured multiple-choice questions based on Class 9 maths topics.
  • Two sections: Practical Mathematics and Achiever's Section to develop deeper thinking.
  • Answer key with explanations to support guided learning and independent revision.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Number Systems, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry, Lines and Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles, Circles, Constructions, Heron’s Formula, 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

In the given figure, LM is parallel to QR. If LM divides the triangle PQR such that the area of trapezium LMRQ is two times the area of triangle PLM, then what is PL/PQ equal to?



Q.2

The numerical expression 3/8 + (-5)/7 = -19/56 shows that:

Q.3

In the following figure, two isosceles right triangles, DEF and HGI are on the same base DH and DH are parallel to FI. If DE = GH = 9 cm and DH = 20 cm, then the area of the quadrilateral FEGI is ________.



Q.4

It is known that if x + y = 10, then x + y + z = 10 + z. The Euclid's axiom that illustrates this statement is:

Q.5

ABCD is a rectangle formed by the points A(-1, -1), B(-1, 4), C(5, 4) and D(5, -1). P, Q, R, and S are mid-points of AB, BC, CD and DA, respectively. The quadrilateral PQRS is a:

Q.6

A right triangular prism of height 18 cm and of base sides 5 cm, 12 cm and 13 cm is transformed into another right triangular prism on a base of sides 9 cm, 12 cm and 15 cm. Find the height of the new prism and the change in the whole surface area:

Q.7

If (4 + 3√5)/(4 - 3√5) = a + b√5, then (a, b) = _______

Q.8

The ratio of the number of students in two classrooms, C1 and C2, is 2:3. It is observed that after shifting ten students from C1 to C2, the ratio is 3:7. Further, how many students have to be shifted from C2 to C1 for the new ratio to become 9:11?

Q.9

From four corners of a square sheet of side 4 cm, four pieces, each in the shape of an arc of a circle with a radius of 2 cm are cut out. The area of the remaining portion is:

Q.10

Which of the following is/are correct?
I. If two sides of a triangle are unequal, the larger side has the greater angle opposite to it.
II. The sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater than its third side.
III. If all the line segments can be drawn to a given line from an external point, the perpendicular line segment is the shortest.
IV. If all the three sides of a triangle are equal, it is called a scalene triangle.

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

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

Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

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

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