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

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Q.1	The numerical expression 3/8 + (-5)/7 = -19/56 shows that:
	a) Rational numbers are closed under addition		b) Rational numbers are not closed under addition
	c) Rational numbers are closed under multiplication		d) Addition of rational numbers is not commutative

Q.2	A die is thrown once. Find the probability of getting a number greater than 6.
	a) 0		b) 1
	c) 1/7		d) 2/7

Q.3	In measuring the sides of a rectangle, there is an excess of 5% on one side and 2% deficit on the other. Then the error per cent in the area is:
	a) 3.3		b) 3.0
	c) 2.9		d) 2.7

Q.4	Train A can cross a 180 m long platform in 90 seconds. Train B has a speed which is twice that of A. A's length is 90% that of B. B can cross a 200 m long platform in x seconds. Find x.
	a) 40		b) 45
	c) 50		d) 60

Q.5	A person invested $5,000 at the rate of 6% per annum for two years at SI. At the end of two years, he took the entire amount along with interest and invested in another scheme offering 10% CI for two years. What is the total amount received at the end of four years?
	a) $6,560		b) $6,686
	c) $6,600		d) $6,776

Q.6	In the given figure, AP and BP are angle bisectors of ∠A and ∠B, respectively which meets at P on the parallelogram ABCD. Then 2∠APB =  ?
	a) ∠C + ∠D		b) ∠A + ∠C
	c) ∠B + ∠D		d) 2 x ∠C

Q.7	On simplifying (a + b)3 + (a - b)3 + 6a(a2 - b2) we get:
	a) 8a2		b) 8a2b
	c) 8a3b		d) 8a3

Q.8	In the following figure , O is the centre of the circle. If ∠MPN = 55⁰, then find the value of:  ∠MON + ∠OMN + 1/2 ∠MNO
	a) 145⁰		b) 162 1/2⁰
	c) 158 1/2⁰		d) 180⁰

Q.9	The square root of 5 + 2√6 is:
	a) √3 + 2		b) √3 - √2
	c) √2 - √3		d) √3 + √2

Q.10	A rectangular box has dimensions x, y and z units, where x < y < z. If one dimension is increased by one unit, then the increase in volume is:
	a) Greatest when x is increased.		b) Greatest when y is increased.
	c) Greatest when z is increased.		d) The same, regardless of whichever dimension is increased.

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