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

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Q.1	An element X has two isotopes which may be represented as 238X and 235X. How does 238differ from 235X?
	a) It has 3 more protons and 3 more electrons.		b) It has 3 more protons but no more electrons.
	c) It has 3 more neutrons and 3 more electrons.		d) It has 3 more neutrons, but no more electrons.

Q.2	Which of the following electronic configurations is/are correct?
	a) Ne = 2, 8		b) P = 2, 8, 5
	c) Cl = 2, 8, 6		d) Both a and b

Q.3	In which of the following pairs of the ions/atoms are isoelectronic with each other? I. Na+ and Ne II. Na+ and K+ III. K+ and Cl-
	a) I and II		b) I and III
	c) II and III		d) All of the above

Q.4	If different planets have the same density but different radii, then the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the planet is related to the radius (R) of the planet as:
	a) g ∝ 1/R2		b) g ∝ 1/R
	c) g ∝ R		d) g ∝ R2

Q.5	Choose the correct option and complete the following sentence: Rohan lives in an overcrowded and poorly ventilated house, it is possible that he may suffer from the _________________ diseases.
	a) hereditary		b) congenital
	c) air borne		d) water borne

Q.6	In the following question, an assertion and a reason are given. Choose the correct option: Assertion: A mixture of hydrogen and sulphur dioxide gas can be separated using a method of diffusion. Reason: Diffusion is a method of separation by which two gases with greater difference in their densities are separated.
	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) Both assertion and reason are INCORRECT.		d) Both assertion and reason are CORRECT.

Q.7	A car travels with a constant speed of 50 km/hr for 30 min and then quickly speed up to 100 km/hr to be maintained for 60 min. Calculate its average speed in m/s:
	a) 83.33		b) 43.33
	c) 23.14		d) 40.90

Q.8	Kevin carries a bag weighing 6 kg from the ground floor to his house on the first floor that is 10 m high. Calculate the work done by Kevin: (g = 9.8 m/s2)
	a) 500 J		b) Zero
	c) 588 J		d) 58.8 J

Q.9	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:
	a) 24 Hz		b) 20 Hz
	c) 375 Hz		d) 240 Hz

Q.10	Fill in the blank: The change in density/pressure of a medium from a maximum value to a minimum value and again to the maximum value, due to the propagation of a longitudinal wave is called a complete __________________.
	a) oscillation		b) frequency
	c) amplitude		d) none of these

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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 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.