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
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.
Q.2
Harry made the following comments about cells during a class presentation. After his presentation, his teacher remarked that he made an erroneous comment. Find the same.
i. Cellulose cell walls are found in animal cells. ii. Chlorophyll is found in chloroplasts. iii. A cell is usually made up of a cell membrane, cytoplasm and nucleus. iv. Vacuoles are found mostly in plant cells.
Q.3
Consider the following statements:
I. Areolar connective tissue is found between the skin and muscles, around blood vessels and nerves and in the bone marrow.
II. Fat storing adipose tissue is found below the skin and between internal organs.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Q.4
Consider the following sentences and choose the correct option:
(i) The cell wall is the site of energy production in a plant cell. (ii) Lysosomes are the reservoirs of starch, oil and protein granules. (iii) A plant cell becomes turgid due to plasmolysis. (iv) Chemically plasma membrane is composed of fats and lipids. (v) The functional segments of DNA are called genes.
Q.5
Identify the disease-causing agents:
Q.6
Label A, B, C and D in the following diagram and choose the correct option:
Q.7
Which of the following options is correct regarding the given statement?
A rubber ball and a lead ball having the same mass, strike normally on a smooth vertical wall with the same velocity. The lead balls fall down after striking the wall but the rubber ball bounces back.
Q.8
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.
Q.9
In the following question, an assertion and the reason are given. Choose the correct option:
Assertion: Coal is a combustible organic fuel. Reason: It occurs inside the volcanoes.
Q.10
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
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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
b
Q.2
c
Q.3
c
Q.4
c
Q.5
c
Q.6
c
Q.7
c
Q.8
b
Q.9
c
Q.10
a
Practicing Science Olympiad previous years’ question papers for class 9 is the most effective way to succeed in the CREST Science Olympiad. To get an advantage in the competition, candidates are regularly advised to refer to sample papers and build their knowledge. The more students work on Science Olympiad questions, the closer they get to perfection.
The CREST Science Olympiad previous year paper for class 9 can be downloaded directly from this page. The answer key for the questions is also available so that students can cross check their answers with the correct answer.
Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : b | Q.2 : c | Q.3 : c | Q.4 : c | Q.5 : c | Q.6 : c | Q.7 : c | Q.8 : b | Q.9 : c | Q.10 : a
