Section 1: Series Completion, Analogy and Classification, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Puzzle Test, Sequential Output Tracing , Direction Sense Test, Logical Venn Diagrams, Alphabet Test and Logical, Alpha-Numeric, Number, Mathematical Operations, Inserting the Missing Characters, Analytical Reasoning, Mirror Images and Water Images, Spotting Out The Embedded, Figure Matrix, Paper Folding and Paper Cutting, Grouping of Identical Figures, Cubes and Dice, Dot Situation, Construction of Squares and Triangles, Figure Formation and Analysis.
Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1
In the following question, all the equations except one have been solved according to a certain rule. You are required to solve the unsolved equation following the same rule and to choose the correct answer out of the given options.
4 - 4 = 17, 6 - 6 = 37, 2 - 2 = 5, 5 - 5 =?
Q.2
A cube which is painted red on the outer surface is 2 inches high, 2 inches wide and 2 inches across. If it is cut into 1 inch cubes as shown by dotted lines, then indicate the number of cubes which are painted red only on two sides.
Q.3
In the question given below, there are two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the two give statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and decide which of the given conclusion(s), logically follow(s) from the two given statements disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements I. Some desks are tables. II. Some tables are chairs. III. Some chairs are benches. IV. Some benches are cots. Conclusions I. Some chairs are desks. II. Some cots are tables.
Q.4
Determine the term that would come in place of the question mark.
Q.5
In this question, relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statement is followed by two conclusions. Study the conclusions based on the given statement and select the appropriate answer.
In which of the following expressions will the expression A < D' be definitely true?
Q.6
In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument?
Statement- Should the sale of tobacco products be restricted to only a few outlets in each city/town? Arguments I. Yes, this will substantially reduce the consumption of tobacco products. II. No, those who want to purchase tobacco products should get them at convenient locations.
Q.7
The time taken by a swimmer S1 to go to a certain distance upstream is the same as the time taken by another swimmer S2 to swim the same distance downstream. A third swimmer S3, swims half the same distance upstream and returns back. The time taken by him is the same as that of S1 and S2 The three swimmers, in decreasing order of their speeds, are:
Q.8
In the following question, choose the correct mirror image from the answer figures.
Q.9
If in a certain code language, 'pick and choose' is written as 'ko ho po' and 'pick up and come' is written as 'to no ko po', then how will 'pick' be written in that language?
Q.10
In the following letter series, some of the letters are missing which are given in that order as one of the alternatives below it. Select the correct alternative.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
b
Q.2
b
Q.3
d
Q.4
b
Q.5
c
Q.6
a
Q.7
d
Q.8
c
Q.9
c
Q.10
d
Students can download the CREST Reasoning 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.
Class 9 CREST Reasoning Olympiad exam necessitates students to use logical thinking, analytical skills and much more. To prepare for the exam, Reasoning Olympiad previous year paper for class 9 will be very beneficial.
There are many advantages to practicing the Olympiad previous year paper as it provides students with a thorough understanding of the kind of questions they can anticipate in the test. Additionally, working through the CREST Reasoning Olympiad past year paper for class 9 will improve students' problem-solving abilities, which will be very helpful on test day.
Additional Preparation Resources
Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) exam preparation for class 9 -
CREST Reasoning 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
CREST Reasoning 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 Reasoning Olympiad book for class 9 for free.
Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Reasoning Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 9.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : b | Q.2 : b | Q.3 : d | Q.4 : b | Q.5 : c | Q.6 : a | Q.7 : d | Q.8 : c | Q.9 : c | Q.10 : d
