CREST Science Olympiad Class 9 Previous Year Paper

Preparing for the Class 9 Science Olympiad can feel challenging, but using previous year question papers makes a big difference. These papers give students a solid understanding of how questions are framed and what topics to focus on, making revision more targeted.

How These Papers Help

  • They cover crucial topics such as Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work and Energy, Sound etc.
  • They improve time management, analytical thinking, and help students handle tricky questions more confidently.
  • Answer keys are included to help students review and strengthen weak areas.

Download the Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper for Class 9 (PDF) to support focused revision and help your child step into the exam feeling well-prepared and motivated.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work and Energy, Sound, Matter in Our Surroundings, Is Matter Around Us Pure, Atoms and Molecules, Structure of Atom, Cell - The Fundamental Unit of Life, Tissues, Diversity in Living Organisms, Why Do We Fall Ill, Natural Resources, Improvement in Food Resources.

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

Previous Year Questions

Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 Q.4 Q.5 Q.6 Q.7 Q.8 Q.9 Q.10

Q.1

The distance between 2nd crest and 6th trough of a wave shown below is 24 cm. If the wave velocity of the moving crests is 20 m s-1, then the frequency of rocking of the boat is:



Q.2

A gold manufacturing company manufactures gold coins with absolutely pure gold. If the mass of each gold coin is 9.85 g and 1000 gold coins are manufactured per day, calculate the number of moles of gold consumed per day. (At. wt. of gold is 197 amu)

Q.3

Which of the statements given below are correct about a tissue?

I. Epithelium tissue forms a protective layer of the body.
II. Transmission of stimuli from one part of the body to other part takes place through nervous tissue.
III. Blood is an example of tissue.

Q.4

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: The number of molecules present in 2.8 g of nitrogen is 6.023 x 1022.

Statement 2: Both 44 g CO2 and 16 g CH4 have the same number of carbon atoms.

Q.5

Fill in the blank:

A horse continues to apply a force in order to move a cart with a constant speed to _____________.

Q.6

In the following question, an assertion and the reason are given. Choose the correct option:

Assertion: All bryophytes are called amphibians of the plant kingdom.
Reason: Water is necessary to complete their life-cycle.

Q.7

A piece of paper and a cricket ball are dropped from the same height. Under which of the following conditions do both reach the surface simultaneously?

Q.8

The presence of ozone in the atmosphere of earth _____________.

  1. is advantageous since it supplies O2 for people travelling in jets
  2. helps in checking the penetration of ultraviolet rays to earth
  3. hinders higher rate of photosynthesis
  4. has been responsible for increasing the average global temperature in recent years

Q.9

In the following question, an assertion and the reason are given. Choose the correct option:

Assertion: The motion of a body moving in a circular path with constant speed is an example of constant acceleration.
Reason: Acceleration varies due to change in direction.

Q.10

Consider the following statement and choose the correct option:

I. A book raised at an angle has positive work done.
II. A book is raised and is at rest has positive work done.
III. The work done in bringing a book from the first floor to the ground floor through the staircase is negative.

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Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1cQ.2bQ.3dQ.4cQ.5dQ.6aQ.7dQ.8bQ.9dQ.10c

Additional Preparation Resources

Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) exam preparation for class 9 -

  1. CREST Science 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
  2. CREST Science 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 Science Olympiad book for class 9 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Science Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 9.

Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1 : c | Q.2 : b | Q.3 : d | Q.4 : c | Q.5 : d | Q.6 : a | Q.7 : d | Q.8 : b | Q.9 : d | Q.10 : c

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