Look at the pictures of the animals given below and spot the similarity between them correctly:
Q.2
The given diagram shows two animals namely X and Y. Select the correct option regarding the difference between the two:
Q.3
What is the difference between a plant and an electric heater in terms of the energy they are associated with?
Q.4
Natural resources are the materials we use from nature to make the things we need. The air we breathe and the light we get from the sun are available in unlimited quantity. But the stock of coal, forest and petroleum resources is limited and is depleting day by day. Which of the following statement is incorrect related to the natural resources?
Q.5
Unscramble the words given below and select the option that is the cause for soil erosion:
The X is in charge of thinking and memory. X is the largest part of the brain. Its dome-shaped surface is covered with deep ridges and grooves.
Q.7
Observe the figure shown below carefully. Identify the nerves, A and B, carrying orders from and to the brain or the spinal cord, respectively:
Q.8
A plant leaf was taken as shown in the picture below and a strip of black chart paper was placed in the middle of a big leaf at the centre. The plant was kept outdoors for 24 hours after which the black strip was removed and tested for starch presence by adding iodine solution. Which of the following statement is correct related to the below-shown experiment?
Q.9
Which of the following effect cannot be produced by a force?
Q.10
Which of the following are not the characteristic properties of liquids? 1. They expand on heating. 2. They can be compressed easily. 3. There is a lot of intermolecular space between the molecules. 4. They do not have a definite shape. 5. They flow to take the shape of the container.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
b
Q.2
b
Q.3
b
Q.4
a
Q.5
c
Q.6
a
Q.7
b
Q.8
b
Q.9
a
Q.10
a
Students can download the CREST Science Olympiad previous year paper pdf for class 5 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 5 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 5 -
CREST Science Worksheets Package for class 5 - 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 Science Olympiad book for class 5 - 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 5 for free.
Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Science Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 5.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : b | Q.2 : b | Q.3 : b | Q.4 : a | Q.5 : c | Q.6 : a | Q.7 : b | Q.8 : b | Q.9 : a | Q.10 : a
