Section 1: Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Some Applications of Trigonometry, Circles, Constructions, Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability.
Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1
If sin A = √3/2 and A is an acute angle, then find the value of (tanA - cot A)/(√3 + cosec A).
Q.2
If 3y + 4x = 1, y = x + 5 and 5y + bx = 3 are concurrent, find the value of 'b'.
Q.3
If the first, second and last terms of an AP are a, b and c, respectively, then the sum is:
Q.4
Find the value of x + y in the solution of the equations x/4 + y/3 = 5/12 and x/2 + y = 1:
Q.5
If cos x / (1 + cosec x) + cos x / (cosec x - 1) = 2, then which one of the following is one of the values of x?
Q.6
What is the value of the expression [(a - b)3 + (b - c)3 + (c - a)3] / [(a - b)(b - c)(c-a)]?
Q.7
Simplify the following expression: [(a - b)3 - (a + b)3 ]/2 + a(a2 + 3b2)
Q.8
The average mark obtained by the students in a class is 43. If the average marks obtained by 25 boys are 40 and the average marks obtained by the girl students are 48, then what is the number of girl students in the class?
Q.9
In the given figure, PQRS is a square of side 7√2 cm. With P and R as centres and PQ as radius, the arcs QAS and QBS are drawn, respectively. Find the area of the shaded region (in cm2).
Q.10
How many 5-digit odd numbers can be formed using the digits 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 if every digit can occur at most once in any number?
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
b
Q.2
c
Q.3
c
Q.4
b
Q.5
c
Q.6
d
Q.7
d
Q.8
a
Q.9
d
Q.10
d
Students can download the CREST Mathematics Olympiad previous year paper pdf for class 10 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.
Students must become familiar with the exam format before taking any competitive exam, such as an Olympiad. CREST Mathematics Olympiad previous year paper will help students to become familiar with the exam pattern.
Once students complete their syllabus, they must start solving the CREST Mathematics Olympiad previous year paper for class 10 to analyze their preparation level. This is the proven way to excel in the CREST Mathematics Olympiad examination.
Additional Preparation Resources
Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) exam preparation for class 10 -
CREST Mathematics Worksheets Package for class 10 - 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 Mathematics Olympiad book for class 10 - 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 Maths Olympiad book for class 10 for free.
Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Mathematics Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 10.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : b | Q.2 : c | Q.3 : c | Q.4 : b | Q.5 : c | Q.6 : d | Q.7 : d | Q.8 : a | Q.9 : d | Q.10 : d
