CREST Science Olympiad Class 8 Previous Year Papers

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Crop Production and Management, Microorganisms, Synthetic Fibres and Plastics, Metals and Non-metals, Coal and Petroleum, Combustion and Flame, Conservation of Plants and Animals, Cell, Reproduction and Endocrine System, Force and Pressure, Friction, Sound, Chemical Effects of Electric Current, Some Natural Phenomena, Light, Stars and the Solar System, Pollution of Air and Water.

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

Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme Free Study Material

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Q.1	Consider the following statements and choose the correct option: Statement 1: Jack observed a species of single-celled organisms in a laboratory that reproduce by dividing into two daughter cells, each genetically identical to the parent. This type of reproduction is called budding. Statement 2: Mark observed a type of asexual reproduction in yeast cells, where a smaller cell grows off the surface of a larger cell and eventually separates. This type of reproduction is called regeneration.
	a) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.		b) Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
	c) Both the statements are correct.		d) Both the statements are incorrect.

Q.2	Fill in the blank: To a small quantity of X, few drops of HCl are added. Consequently, colourless, odourless gas is produced. This gas on passing through lime water turns it milky proving the presence of ____________ of X.
	a) carbonate		b) bicarbonate
	c) carbide		d) either carbonate or bicarbonate

Q.3	Which of the following problem is not related to our environment?
	a) Afforestation		b) Ocean acidification
	c) Invasive species		d) Desertification

Q.4	Consider the following statements about the physical and chemical properties of metals and choose the correct option: 1. All metals are ductile. 2. Generally metals are ductile. 3. Metals which are more reactive than hydrogen react with acids to release hydrogen gas. 4. All metals react with acids to release hydrogen gas.
	a) Only 1 and 2 are correct		b) Only 2 and 3 are correct
	c) 1, 2 and 3 correct		d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct

Q.5	James noticed that a flame produced by burning wood is orange-yellow, while a Bunsen burner flame is blue. What is the primary reason for this difference in flame colour?
	a) Wood releases different gases, causing a coloured flame.		b) The temperature of the flame determines its colour.
	c) The presence of impurities in wood affects the flame colour.		d) The combustion of different materials produces varying flame colours.

Q.6	An echo returned in 3 s. What is the distance of the reflecting surface from the source, given that the speed of sound is 342 m s-1?
	a) 520 m		b) 515 m
	c) 530 m		d) 513 m

Q.7	In the following question, an assertion and a reason are given. Choose the correct option: Assertion: The forces acting on a body can be replaced by the resultant force only as regards the motion of the body as a whole. Reason: The resultant force cannot replace the several forces acting on a body in other respects.
	a) Both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT explanation of the assertion		b) Both assertion and reason are CORRECT, but reason is NOT THE CORRECT explanation of the assertion
	c) Assertion is CORRECT, but reason is INCORRECT		d) Assertion is INCORRECT, but reason is CORRECT

Q.8	What happens in the following reaction? Fe2O3 + 3C → 2Fe + 3CO
	a) Fe undergoes oxidation and C undergoes reduction		b) Fe undergoes reduction and C undergoes oxidation
	c) Both Fe and C undergo reduction		d) Both Fe and C undergo oxidation

Q.9	A plastic comb is rubbed with dry hair whereas a glass rod is rubbed with a piece of silk cloth. Which of these will get positively charged? A. Plastic comb B. Glass rod C. Dry hair D. Silk cloth
	a) A and B		b) B and C
	c) A and D		d) B and D

Q.10	Identify the group(s) which contain all synthetic substances: P)  Nylon, Terylene, Wool Q)   Acrylic, Silk, Wool R)  Cotton, Polycot, Rayon S)  PVC, Polythene, Bakelite
	a) P only		b) Q only
	c) S only		d) Both P and S

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Students can download the CREST Science Olympiad previous year paper pdf for class 8 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.

One of the most significant advantages of solving the past years’ papers is that it helps students improve their time management skills, strengthens their understanding of concepts and aids them in applying the concepts they have mastered. Also, solving previous years’ papers a few days before the exam can help students to revise the concepts quickly. Therefore, students must refer to previous years' papers before appearing for the final exam as many advantages are associated with it.

Additional Preparation Resources

Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) exam preparation for class 8 -

1. CREST Science Worksheets Package for class 8 - 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 8 - 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 8 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Science Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 8.