Section 1: Number Systems, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry, Lines and Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles, Circles, Constructions, Heron’s Formula, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability.
Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1
A speaks truth in 60% of cases and B speaks the truth in 70% of cases. The probability that they will say the same thing while describing a single event is:
Q.2
The numerical expression 3/8 + (-5)/7 = -19/56 shows that:
Q.3
If we add 1 to the numerator and subtract 1 from the denominator the fraction becomes 1. It also becomes 1/2 if we add 1 to the denominator, then the sum of the numerator and the denominator of the fraction is:
Q.4
The square root of 5 + 2√6 is:
Q.5
If (x + y + z) = 1, xy + yz + zx = -1, xyz = -1, then the value of x3 + y3 + z3 is:
Q.6
A die is thrown once. Find the probability of getting a number greater than 6.
Q.7
20 people are invited for a party. If two particular persons are seated on either side of the host, then find the number of ways in which they and the host can be seated at a circular table:
Q.8
Two years ago, the ratio of A's age to B's age at that time was 5:9. A's age three years ago was 13 years less than B's age six years ago. What is B's present age?
Q.9
The speed of Karolina is 5 km/h more than that of Andrea. Andrea reaches his home from office 2 hours earlier than Karolina. If Andrea and Karolina stay 12 km and 48 km from their respective offices, find the speed of Karolina:
Q.10
ABCD is a square of side 'a' cm. AB, BC, CD and AD are all chords of circles with equal radii. If the chords subtend an angle of 120⁰ at the centre of their respective circles, find the total area of the given figure, where arcs are a part of the circle:
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
b
Q.2
a
Q.3
b
Q.4
d
Q.5
b
Q.6
a
Q.7
a
Q.8
a
Q.9
d
Q.10
b
Students can download the CREST Mathematics 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.
To prepare for the CREST Mathematics Olympiad exam, students must refer to the previous years’ papers. The CREST Mathematics Olympiad previous year paper for class 9 will give students a general idea of the question types, exam format and marks distribution.
Additional Preparation Resources
Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) exam preparation for class 9 -
CREST Mathematics 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 Mathematics 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 Maths Olympiad book for class 9 for free.
Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Mathematics Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 9.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : b | Q.2 : a | Q.3 : b | Q.4 : d | Q.5 : b | Q.6 : a | Q.7 : a | Q.8 : a | Q.9 : d | Q.10 : b
