CREST Science Olympiad Class 9 Previous Year Papers

>>> Join CREST Olympiads WhatsApp Channel for latest updates. CREST Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper PDF for Class 9:

If your web browser doesn't have a PDF Plugin. Instead you can Click here to download the PDF

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

Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme Free Study Material

Q.1

Q.2

Q.3

Q.4

Q.5

Q.6

Q.7

Q.8

Q.9

Q.10

Q.1	A body of mass 90 g is thrown upwards. It rises to a maximum height of 50 m. At what height its kinetic energy will be reduced to 70%?
	a) 15 m		b) 30 m
	c) 60 m		d) 70 m

Q.2	Which of the following statement regarding the matter is/are correct? I. Anything which has mass is matter. II. Anything which occupies space is matter. III. Anything which is felt by our one or more senses is matter. IV. Anything which has no real physical existence is matter.
	a) I and II		b) I, II and III
	c) Only IV		d) I, II, III and IV

Q.3	Hard water cannot be used in boilers. Which of the following is the reason for the same?
	a) The boiling point of hard water is high.		b) The conductivity of hard water is less.
	c) Hard water causes scales on the walls of the boilers.		d) Hard water reacts with metals used in making boilers.

Q.4	In the following question, an assertion and the reason are given. Choose the correct option: Assertion: Plasma membrane contains bimolecular lipid layer, the surface of which is interrupted by proteins. Reason: Selective permeability of the plasma membrane is explained with the help of a fluid mosaic model.
	a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.		b) Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
	c) Assertion is true and reason is false.		d) Assertion is false and reason is true.

Q.5	A ball of mass 2 kg is thrown up vertically with a kinetic energy of 490 J. The height at which the kinetic energy of the body becomes half of the original value is _________.  The acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 ms-2.
	a) 50 m		b) 25 m
	c) 12.5 m		d) 10 m

Q.6	In the following question, an assertion and the reason are given. Choose the correct option: Assertion: It is the gravitational force exerted by the sun and the moon on the seawater that causes the formation of tides in the sea. Reason: The gravitational force of attraction is a weak force compared to other fundamental forces of nature.
	a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.		b) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
	c) Assertion is true but reason is false.		d) Assertion is false but reason is true.

Q.7	Match the following: List I List II A. Irregularly thickened cell wall  i. Collenchyma B. Thin cell wall  ii. Xylem parenchyma  C. Lateral conduction of water  iii. Parenchyma D. Coconut husk iv. Sclerenchyma
	a) A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv		b) A-i, B-ii, C-iv, D-iii
	c) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i		d) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv

Q.8	Sam applied breaks to his motorcycle which produced retardation of 6 m/s2. The motorcycle took 2 seconds to stop after applying the break. Calculate the distance it covers during this time:
	a) 6 m		b) 8 m
	c) 10 m		d) 12 m

Q.9	Choose the correct option and complete the following sentence: As the principal quantum number increases, the difference of distance of separation between consecutive energy levels ______________.
	a) decreases		b) remains the same
	c) increases		d) some times increases and sometimes decreases

Q.10	Consider the following statements and choose the correct option: I. Tapeworm is a hermaphrodite.  II. Roundworm has separate sexes. III. Filaria is caused by a nematode.  IV. Guinea worm is an annelid.
	a) I and II are correct		b) I, II and III are correct
	c) III and IV are correct		d) II, III and IV are correct

Your Score: 0/10

Students can download the CREST Science Olympiad previous year paper pdf for class 9 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 9 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 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.