CREST Science Olympiad Class 6 Previous Year Paper

Looking to support your child in preparing for the Class 6 Science Olympiad? Practising with previous year question papers is one of the best ways to begin. These papers give students a real sense of the exam pattern and help reinforce what they've learned in class.

Why Previous Year Papers Make a Difference

• They cover important topics like Motion and Measurement of Distances, Light, Shadows and Reflections, Electricity and Circuits etc.
• They sharpen problem-solving skills and help students practise completing questions within a set time.
• Answer keys are included for quick feedback and self-assessment.

Download the Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper for Class 6 (PDF) and help your child feel more prepared, confident, and motivated for the upcoming exam.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Motion and Measurement of Distances, Light, Shadows and Reflections, Electricity and Circuits, Fun with Magnets, Our Environment, Sorting and Separation of Materials, Changes Around Us, Living Organisms and Their Surroundings, Food and its Components, Fibre to Fabric.

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

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Previous Year Questions

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Q.1	What is the difference between baking a cake and formation of clouds?
	a) Baking a cake is a chemical change whereas formation of clouds is a physical change.		b) Baking a cake is a physical change whereas formation of clouds is a chemical change.
	c) Baking a cake is an irreversible change whereas formation of clouds is a reversible change.		d) Both A and C

Q.2	What is the device shown in the picture used for?
	a) Weaving		b) Shearing
	c) Scouring		d) Spinning

Q.3	State whether the following statements are true or false: 1. Magnetic substances are attracted by magnets but non-magnetic substances do not get attracted by magnets. 2. A non-magnetic substance can be magnetized by rubbing it with a magnet or by any other method.
	a) 1. True 2. True		b) 1. False 2. False
	c) 1. False 2. True		d) 1. True 2. False

Q.4	Which of the following is/are the example(s) of a light reflector? 1. Fluorescent tube 2. A mirror 3. The moon
	a) 1		b) 3
	c) 1 and 2		d) 2 and 3

Q.5	What is common between the two vegetables shown below?
	a) Both have fibrous roots		b) Both have adventitious roots
	c) Both have taproots		d) Both have aerial roots

Q.6	Which pair of food items among the following will change colour to purple when introduced to copper sulphate solution with a little sodium hydroxide added? 1. Fish 2. Potato 3. Butter 4. Lemon 5. Rice 6. Egg
	a) 1 and 6		b) 4 and 5
	c) 2 and 5		d) 1 and 3

Q.7	Read the sentence below and identify Z: Z is used in fire extinguishers because it does not support combustion. This component of air is used by green plants to make their food as well.
	a) Oxygen		b) Carbon dioxide
	c) Nitrogen		d) Water vapour

Q.8	Which of the following is an endothermic reaction?
	a) Formation of curd from milk		b) Production of gas when quicklime is added to water
	c) Opening of a soda bottle with production of gas		d) Evaporation of water

Q.9	We develop composting areas near the landfill.  Which of the following could be the reason for the above statement?
	a) To make the look of landfill beautiful.		b) Such sites make the land fertile.
	c) To utilize some useful components of the garbage.		d) None of the above is the correct reason

Q.10	Given below are two groups of materials namely group X and group Y: Group X - Paper, Cotton, Sponge Group Y - Glass plate, Key, Piece of wood On what basis have they been grouped?
	a) Group X - These are all insoluble materials.  Group Y - These are all soluble materials.		b) Group X - These are all hard materials.  Group Y - These are all soft materials.
	c) Group X - These are all soft materials.  Group Y - These are all hard materials.		d) Group X - These materials sink in water. Group Y - These materials float in water.

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Additional Preparation Resources

Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) exam preparation for class 6 -

1. CREST Science Worksheets Package for class 6 - 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
2. CREST Science Olympiad book for class 6 - 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 6 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Science Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 6.