CREST Mathematics Olympiad Class 10 Previous Year Paper

Getting ready for the Class 10 Maths Olympiad? Practising previous year question papers is one of the most powerful tools to enhance your child's preparation. These papers give students real exam experience while helping them revise smarter and more effectively.

Why Class 10 Previous Year Papers Matter

• Cover crucial topics such as Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic, Equations, Arithmetic Progressions and Triangles etc.
• Help students fine-tune their problem-solving speed and accuracy under timed conditions.
• Develop analytical thinking and familiarity with Olympiad-level questions.

Answer keys are included with each paper, allowing students to check their performance and work on specific areas for improvement.

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Syllabus:

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

Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme Free Study Material

Previous Year Questions

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Q.1	If α and β are the roots of the equation x2 + x + 1 = 0, then the equation whose roots are α19 and β7 is:
	a) x2 - x - 1 = 0		b) x2 - x + 1 = 0
	c) x2 + x - 1 = 0		d) x2 + x + 1 = 0

Q.2	Which of the following is the equation of a straight line?
	a) y = 2x2		b) x2 + y2 = a2
	c) (x/a) + (y/b) = 1		d) (x2/a2)+ (y2/b2) = 1

Q.3	A club holds an election for the post of chairperson. The probabilities that candidates Anthony and Joseph will be elected are 0.36 and 0.47 respectively. Find the probability that neither Anthony nor Joseph will be elected:
	a) 0.83		b) 0.53
	c) 0.37		d) 0.17

Q.4	In a group of people where each one likes at least one fruit out of apple or banana, 40% like apple 80% like banana while 20% like both apple and banana. Find the percentage of people who like only apple:
	a) 30%		b) 40%
	c) 20%		d) 60%

Q.5	A man sold 3/5th of his article at a gain of 20% and the remaining at cost price. Find the gain earned in the transaction:
	a) 8%		b) 10%
	c) 12%		d) 14%

Q.6	The rational number of the form p/q, q ≠ 0, p and q are positive integers, which represents 0.134 bar i.e., (0.1343434………) is:
	a) 134/999		b) 134/990
	c) 133/999		d) 133/990

Q.7	If the quadratic expression x2 + (a - 4)x + (a + 4) is a perfect square, then find the value of a:
	a) 0 and -4		b) 0 and 6
	c) 0 and 12		d) 6 and 12

Q.8	Find the equation of the line which passes through the point of intersection of the lines 2x - y + 5 = 0 and 5x + 3y - 4 = 0 and is perpendicular to the line x - 3y + 21 = 0:
	a) 3x + y = 0		b) 3x + y + 21 = 0
	c) 2x + y + 10 = 0		d) 3y - x + 21 = 0

Q.9	If the coefficients of (2r + 4)th term is equal to the coefficient of (r - 2)th term in the expansion of (1 + x)18, find the value of r:
	a) 2		b) 4
	c) 6		d) 8

Q.10	Given a triangle with side AB = 8cm. To get a line segment AB' = 3/4 of AB, it is required to divide the line segment AB in the ratio:
	a) 3: 4		b) 4: 3
	c) 1: 3		d) 3: 1

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Additional Preparation Resources

Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) exam preparation for class 10 -

1. 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
2. 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.