CREST Reasoning Olympiad Class 8 Previous Year Paper
Is your child aiming for the Class 8 Reasoning Olympiad? Practising with previous year question papers is a smart way to master logic-based questions and boost exam confidence.
Why Solve Previous Year Papers?
Includes advanced topics like Mathematical Operations, Analytical Reasoning, Mirror Images and Water Images, Embedded Figures and Figure Formation etc.
Improves logical reasoning, speed, and accuracy under exam conditions.
Familiarises students with Olympiad-style formats and question difficulty.
Download the Reasoning Olympiad Previous Year Paper for Class 8 (PDF) and prepare your child for success through structured and focused practice!
Section 1: Series Completion and Inserting the Missing Character, Analogy and Classification, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense Test, Logical Venn Diagram, Alpha Numeric Sequence Puzzle, Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test, Logical Sequence of Words, Alphabet Test, Mathematical Operations, Analytical Reasoning, Mirror Images and Water Images, Embedded Figures, Figure Formation, Construction of Squares, Grouping of Identical Figures, Figure Matrix, Paper Folding and Paper Cutting, Cubes and Dice, Dot Situations.
Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1
Which interchange of signs will make the following equation correct? 35 + 7 x 5 ÷ 5 - 6 = 24
Q.2
In the following question, a set of three figures is given, showing a sequence in which a paper is folded and finally cut in a particular manner. Now, you have to select the answer figure, showing the design which the paper actually acquires when it is unfolded:
Q.3
If the code of AMONG is BKRJL, then the code of SLEEP is:
Q.4
Choose the letter number group that is different from others:
Q.5
Ravi is facing towards North and turns through 45° anti-clockwise, then 135° clockwise and again 90° clockwise. In which direction is he facing now?
Q.6
Which of the following options complete the figure matrix?
Q.7
The following question consists of two words each that have a certain relationship with each other. Select the pair that has the same relationship as the original words:
Run : Race :: ?
Q.8
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- Sealed tenders are invited from competent contractors experienced in executing construction jobs. Conclusions- I. Tenders are invited only from experienced contractors. II. It is difficult to find competent tenderers construction jobs.
Q.9
Shweta correctly remembers that her father's birthday is before 16th June but after 11th June. However, her younger brother correctly remembers that their father's birthday is after 13th June but before 18th June, and her elder brother correctly remembers that their father's birthday is on an even date. On what date in June, is definitely their father's birthday?
Q.10
In making decisions about an important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument?
Statement- Should there be no examination upto Std IX in all the schools in India? Arguments I. No, students need to go through the process of giving examinations right from young age. II. Yes, this will help students to think laterally and achieve their creative pursuits.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
c
Q.2
a
Q.3
b
Q.4
d
Q.5
d
Q.6
b
Q.7
c
Q.8
a
Q.9
c
Q.10
d
Additional Preparation Resources
Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) exam preparation for class 8 -
CREST Reasoning Worksheets Package for class 8 - 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 8 - 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 8 for free.
Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Reasoning Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 8.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : c | Q.2 : a | Q.3 : b | Q.4 : d | Q.5 : d | Q.6 : b | Q.7 : c | Q.8 : a | Q.9 : c | Q.10 : d
