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.
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
Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
Only liquid phase is present after mixing a teaspoon of solid sugar in a glass of liquid water.
A saturated solution can be converted into unsaturated by increasing temperature.
Clouds are an example of solid in gas solution.
Q.2
An element X has two isotopes which may be represented as 238X and 235X. How does 238differ from 235X?
Q.3
Read the following statements and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: The presence of circulatory system is not the characteristic feature of protochordata.
Statement 2: Rhizopus is the common 'black bread mould' fungus.
Q.4
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.5
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.6
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.
Q.7
Which of the following is the basic objective of the pulse polio immunisation programme?
To immunise those children who are not earlier immunised or are partially immunised.
To boost the immunity of children already immunised.
To eradicate the polio-causing virus from the world.
Q.8
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.
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
In the following question, an assertion and reason are given. Choose the correct option:
Assertion: Intercropping checks the population of insects.
Reason: Plant pests can be controlled biologically by their natural parasites and pathogens.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
c
Q.2
d
Q.3
b
Q.4
c
Q.5
d
Q.6
c
Q.7
d
Q.8
c
Q.9
d
Q.10
b
Additional Preparation Resources
Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) exam preparation for class 9 -
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
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 : d | Q.3 : b | Q.4 : c | Q.5 : d | Q.6 : c | Q.7 : d | Q.8 : c | Q.9 : d | Q.10 : b
