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 die is thrown once. Find the probability of getting a number greater than 6.
Q.2
If x3 + 5x2 + 10k leaves remainder -2x when divided by x2 + 2, then the value of k is:
Q.3
The solution set formed by the regions x + y > 7 and x + y < 10 in the first quadrant represents a _________.
Q.4
The numerator of a fraction is 4 less than its denominator. If the numerator is decreased by 2 and the denominator is increased by 1, then the denominator becomes eight times the numerator, then find the fraction.
Q.5
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.6
If (x + y + z) = 1, xy + yz + zx = -1, xyz = -1, then the value of x3 + y3 + z3 is:
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
The ratio of the number of students in two classrooms, C1 and C2, is 2:3. It is observed that after shifting ten students from C1 to C2, the ratio is 3:7. Further, how many students have to be shifted from C2 to C1 for the new ratio to become 9:11?
Q.9
A die is thrown once. Find the probability of getting a number less than 8.
Q.10
An urn contains 6 blue and 'P' green balls. If the probability of drawing a green ball is double that of drawing a blue ball, then 'P' is equal to:
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
a
Q.2
c
Q.3
c
Q.4
a
Q.5
b
Q.6
b
Q.7
a
Q.8
b
Q.9
b
Q.10
d
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 : a | Q.2 : c | Q.3 : c | Q.4 : a | Q.5 : b | Q.6 : b | Q.7 : a | Q.8 : b | Q.9 : b | Q.10 : d
