CREST Science Olympiad Class 5 Previous Year Papers

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Animals, Human Body and Health, Plants, Natural Resources, Pollution and Calamities, Earth and Universe, Matter, Force, Work and Energy.

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

Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme Free Study Material

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Q.1	Observe the figure given below carefully and identify the position of the Sun:
	a) a		b) b
	c) c		d) d

Q.2	Read the passage below and correctly identify X: The X is in charge of thinking and memory. X is the largest part of the brain. Its dome-shaped surface is covered with deep ridges and grooves.
	a) Cerebrum		b) Medulla
	c) Spinal cord		d) Cerebellum

Q.3	Which of the following effect cannot be produced by a force?
	a) Changing the mass of an object		b) Changing the shape of an object
	c) Changing the position of an object		d) All of the above

Q.4	What is the difference between a plant and an electric heater in terms of the energy they are associated with?
	a) A plant is associated with heat energy whereas an electric heater is associated with solar energy.		b) A plant is associated with solar energy whereas an electric heater is associated with both heat energy and electrical energy.
	c) A plant is associated with magnetic energy whereas electric heater is associated with only heat energy.		d) A plant is associated with light energy whereas an electric heater is associated with chemical energy.

Q.5	Look at the figure below and identify the process it represents correctly:
	a) Sedimentation		b) Filtration
	c) Distillation		d) Decantation

Q.6	Consider the statements given below: 1. Reusing materials after they have been changed into another form is called reusing. 2. Glass items are non-biodegradable wastes. 3. Wet waste such as fruit and vegetable waste, used coffee powder and tea leaves, flowers, eggshells and so on, can be composted and converted into manure. 4. Machines that are used to burn hospital waste at low temperatures are called incinerators. However, this causes noise and soil pollution. Which of the above statements are correct?
	a) 1 and 2 only		b) 2 and 3 only
	c) 3 and 4 only		d) 4 and 1 only

Q.7	Complete the following sentences correctly: 1. When a stronger magnet is used to attract materials, the magnetic force of attraction _______. 2. An iron nail can be permanently magnetized by _______.
	a) 1. may change 2. rubbing a bar magnet along its length in all directions		b) 1. never change 2. rubbing a bar magnet at its ends
	c) 1. is stronger 2. rubbing a bar magnet along its length in one direction		d) 1. is weaker 2. rubbing a bar magnet at its centre

Q.8	Which of the following rocks is not grouped correctly? Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic rocks 1. Sandstone Slate 2. Marble  Shale 3. Flint Gneiss 4. Coal Quartzite
	a) 1		b) 2
	c) 3		d) 4

Q.9	Given below is a wrong statement. Change the words that are quoted and choose the correct option: The earth's 'mantle' is made of several plates whose sudden movement causes earthquakes.
	a) The earth's inner core is made of several plates whose sudden movement causes earthquakes.		b) The earth's upper core is made of several plates whose sudden movement causes earthquakes.
	c) The earth's crust is made of several plates whose sudden movement causes earthquakes.		d) The earth's lower core is made of several plates whose sudden movement causes earthquakes.

Q.10	In which of the following situations evaporation does not cause cooling?
	a) We sweat to cool our bodies		b) Occurrence of snowfall
	c) Stretching out of tongues by dogs during summer		d) Usage of earthen pots

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Students can download the CREST Science Olympiad previous year paper pdf for class 5 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.

The CREST Science Olympiad previous year paper pdf for class 5 can be used by students to assess their preparation. They could then learn how to fill up the knowledge gaps in their preparation and identify areas where they lack. They might better prepare for their exam as a result. Additionally, if students practice answering the previous years’ questions, their time management skills improve and as a result they will be able to manage time better in the main exam.

Additional Preparation Resources

Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) exam preparation for class 5 -

1. CREST Science Worksheets Package for class 5 - 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
2. CREST Science Olympiad book for class 5 - 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 Science Olympiad book for class 5 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Science Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 5.