Section 1: Series Completion, Analogy and Classification, Coding - Decoding, Blood Relations, Sequential Output Tracing , Direction Sense Test, Logical Venn Diagrams, Alphabet Test and Logical, Alpha-Numeric, Number, Mathematical Operations, Inserting the Missing Characters, Analytical Reasoning, Mirror Images and Water Images, Spotting Out The Embedded, Figure Matrix, Paper Folding and Paper Cutting, Grouping of Identical Figures, Cubes and Dice, Dot Situation, Construction of Squares and Triangles, Figure Formation and Analysis.
Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1
In the question given below, there is a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement- The nation 'X' faced the increased international opposition due to its decision of performing eight nuclear explosions. Conclusions I. The citizens of the nation have favoured the decision. II. Some powerful nations do not want that others may become powerful.
Q.2
Read the following information carefully and answer the question below. A cube is painted red on two adjacent surfaces and black on the surfaces opposite to red surfaces and green on the remaining faces. Now, the cube is cut into 64 smaller cubes of equal size.
How many smaller cubes have only 3 surfaces painted with red colour?
Q.3
In the following question, choose which number completes the second pair in the same way as the first pair.
T/20 : S/19 : : L/12 : ?
Q.4
Six friends are seated on a table built in the shape of a regular hexagon. B, C, E and F are seated relatively closer to A than D is from A. C and E are at the same distance from A. B is seated to the immediate left of C but not adjacent to D. Who is sitting between E and C?
Q.5
In the following question, one number is wrong in the series. Find out the number.
3, 12, 36, 144, 431, 1728, 5184
Q.6
In the following question, four figures are given. Three are similar in a certain way and so form a group. Find out which one of the figures does not belong to that group.
Q.7
Numbers 1-100 are written on two coloured charts, one red and the other green, such that even numbers are written on the red chart and odd numbers are on the green chart. A mathematician selects two prime numbers and finds that the difference of these numbers is also a prime number. He then rubs off these three numbers from the charts. How many numbers are left on the two charts red and green, respectively?
Q.8
The figure given below shows the map of the path between Richard's house and his shop. Study the map and answer the following question:
Here, the circular park is given whose radius is 1 km. In which direction his shop lies with respect to park?
Q.9
Amongst four friends Sara, Betty, Georgia and Cathy, Betty is taller than Cathy but not taller than Sara, Georgia's height is shorter than that of Sara. Which of the following is not possible?
Q.10
If 'MUMBAI' is coded as '132113219', then how is 'DELHI' written in that code?
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
b
Q.2
a
Q.3
b
Q.4
a
Q.5
d
Q.6
b
Q.7
b
Q.8
d
Q.9
d
Q.10
c
Students can easily download the CREST Reasoning Olympiad previous year paper pdf for class 10 from this page. Along with the questions, the answer key is also provided.
Preparation is a crucial factor for class 10 children to achieve the greatest possible results in the CREST Reasoning Olympiad exam (CRO). Students who work through the CREST Reasoning Olympiad past year paper for class 10 are able to crack the test with confidence and get to know their weaknesses and have the opportunity to improve upon them before taking their actual exam.
Additionally, students will learn to manage their time more effectively after practicing through the CREST Reasoning Olympiad previous year paper for class 10.
Additional Preparation Resources
Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) exam preparation for class 10 -
CREST Reasoning 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
CREST Reasoning 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 Reasoning Olympiad book for class 10 for free.
Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Reasoning Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 10.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : b | Q.2 : a | Q.3 : b | Q.4 : a | Q.5 : d | Q.6 : b | Q.7 : b | Q.8 : d | Q.9 : d | Q.10 : c
