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:
Statement 1: The milk is an example of a colloidal solution.
Statement 2: Medicines are more effective if they are used in the colloidal state.
Q.2
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.3
Choose the correct option and complete the following sentence:
The cell organelle which helps in the synthesis of fats in adipose tissue is _________________.
Q.4
Fill in the blank:
Certain parts of a plant can be bent easily without breaking. This flexibility in certain parts, like leaf and stem, can be attributed to the abundance of __________.
Q.5
In the following question, an assertion and reason are given. Choose the correct option:
Assertion: Meiosis is also known as a reduction division.
Reason: Meiosis involves the formation of daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes than that of the parent cell.
Q.6
Choose the correct option and complete the following sentence:
The acceleration due to the Earth's gravity decreases, if _________. I. we go up from the surface of the Earth II. we go from the equator towards the pole III. the rotation speed of the Earth is increased IV. we go down from the surface of the Earth towards its centre
Q.7
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.8
Sound travels with a different speed in different media. In what order does the velocity of sound increase in these media?
Q.9
Which of the following is not a consequence of desertification?
Q.10
A man is at rest in the middle of a horizontal plane of the perfectly smooth surface of the ice. He can move himself to the shore by making use of which of the following Newton's law?
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
c
Q.2
b
Q.3
a
Q.4
b
Q.5
a
Q.6
b
Q.7
b
Q.8
c
Q.9
d
Q.10
c
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 -
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 : b | Q.3 : a | Q.4 : b | Q.5 : a | Q.6 : b | Q.7 : b | Q.8 : c | Q.9 : d | Q.10 : c
