CREST Mathematics Olympiad Class 8 Sample Paper

Class 8 students face more advanced mathematical challenges, making it the perfect time to build strong problem-solving abilities. The Maths Olympiad Sample Paper for Class 8 is crafted to help students practise a variety of questions and get comfortable with the Olympiad exam pattern.

What's Included in the Sample Paper?

• Multiple-choice questions covering essential topics from the Class 8 maths syllabus.
• Two sections: Practical Mathematics and Achiever's Section to deepen analytical thinking.
• Answer key with clear explanations to aid self-study and improvement.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Rational Numbers, Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots, Exponents and Powers, Comparing Quantities, Algebraic Expressions and Identities, Linear Equations in One Variable, Understanding Quadrilaterals, Constructions, Mensuration, Visualizing Solid Shapes, Data Handling, Direct and Inverse Variations, Factorization, Introduction to Graphs, Playing with Numbers.

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1

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Q.1	Consider the following statements: A number a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 is divisible by 11 if 1. (a1 + a3 + a5) - (a2 + a4 + a6) = 0 2. (a1 + a3 + a5) - (a2 + a4 + a6) is divisible by 11 Which of these statements is/are correct?
	a) 1 alone		b) 2 alone
	c) Both 1 and 2		d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2	Which of the following points lies on the X-axis? (i) (4, 0) (ii) (5, 0) (iii) (0, -2) (iv) (0, 0)
	a) (i) and (ii)		b) (i), (ii), (iv) and (iii)
	c) (i), (ii) and (iv)		d) Only (iv)

Q.3	If x/y = (2/3)3 ÷ (3/2)2, then find the value of (x/y)3.
	a) (2/3)-3		b) (2/3)15
	c) (2/3)3		d) 1

Q.4	Select the incorrect match of the given solids with the product of their number of faces and vertices:
	a) Rectangular pyramid - 25		b) Triangular prism - 30
	c) Octahedron - 48		d) Triangular pyramid - 18

Q.5	If 2x-1 + 2x+1 = 320, then find the value of x.
	a) 4		b) 5
	c) 6		d) 7

Q.6	Find the value of smallest positive integer n for which 864 x n will be a perfect cube.
	a) 1		b) 2
	c) 3		d) 4

Q.7	In an examination, 42% of students failed in Hindi and 25% failed in English. If 17% failed in both subjects, the percentage of those who passed both subjects is
	a) 23%		b) 27%
	c) 33%		d) 50%

Q.8	Which of the following sets of numbers is in descending order?
	a) 4/5, 3/8, 2/3, 1/2		b) 4/5, 1/2, 3/8, 2,3
	c) 2/3, 4/5, 3/8, 1/2		d) 4/5, 2/3, 1/2, 3/8

Q.9	A single letter is selected at random from the word ''PROBABILITY''. What will be the probability that the selected letter is a vowel?
	a) 2/11		b) 3/11
	c) 4/11		d) 0

Q.10	What must be subtracted from 3x2 + 4y2 - 5 to get 2x2 - 3y2 + 5?
	a) x2 + 3y2 + 5		b) x2 - 4y2 + 5
	c) x2 + 7y2 - 10		d) x2 - 7y2 - 10

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