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.

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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	Read the following statements and choose the correct option: Statement 1: Low visibility during cold weather is due to unburnt carbon particles or hydrocarbons suspended in the air. Statement 2: Transpiration step is not involved in the carbon cycle.
	a) Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect		b) Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct
	c) Both the statements are correct		d) Both the statements are incorrect

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	The presence of ozone in the atmosphere of earth _____________. is advantageous since it supplies O2 for people travelling in jets helps in checking the penetration of ultraviolet rays to earth hinders higher rate of photosynthesis has been responsible for increasing the average global temperature in recent years
	a) Only 1		b) Only 2
	c) Only 3		d) Both 1 and 4

Q.4	Which of the following cell organelles are responsible for the intracellular transport system?
	a) Mitochondria		b) Ribosome
	c) Endoplasmic reticulum		d) Golgi complex

Q.5	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.6	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?
	a) They must have the same volume.		b) They must have the same density.
	c) They must have the same mass.		d) They must be dropped in a vacuum.

Q.7	The weight of a person on planet X is about half that on Earth. He can jump up to a height of 0.8 m on the surface of the Earth. How high can he jump on planet X?
	a) 0.8 m		b) 1.6 m
	c) 1.0 m		d) 1.2 m

Q.8	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.9	Choose the correct option: The molecular formula Al2O3 means that ________________.
	a) a molecule contains 2 atoms of Al and 3 atoms of O		b) the ratio of the mass of Al to the mass of O in the molecule is 2 : 3
	c) they are twice as many Al atoms in the molecule as there are O atoms		d) the ratio of the mass of Al to the mass of O in the molecule is 3 : 2

Q.10	Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?  I. Permanent tissue loses its capacity for cell division. II. A meristem is a group of cells that divide continually to form new cells. III. Companion cells are usually seen associated with the sieve tube.
	a) I and II		b) II and III
	c) I, II and III		d) None of them is incorrect

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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.