Read the sentences given below. State whether the following sentences are true or false:
1. We apply oil on the hinges of the doors to increase the friction. 2. Friction can be reduced by making the surface smooth.
Q.2
The name of which of the following CANNOT be obtained by using the letter in the wonder box below:
G M A T E I C
N F O B U R Y
Q.3
Which of the following pair of activities are considered as involuntary movements in human beings?
P: Beating of the heart Q: Digestion of food R: Playing table tennis S: Swimming
Q.4
In which of the following groups, matter does not share the same properties?
Q.5
Unscramble the words to find the name of the type of simple machine that is made with a rope or chain wrapped around a wheel as shown in the picture below:
Q.6
Which of the following is the main function of the labelled part called buds in the picture shown below?
Q.7
Read the following statement carefully and identify X correctly:
X is the conversion of solid into gas without changing into liquid.
Q.8
Four children made the following statements:
Richard - Natural resources are very useful and they are both exhaustible and inexhaustible.
Sara - Resources that we get from soil are called unnatural resources.
Bob - Some of the natural resources are very harmful to us.
Tom - Non-mineral resources include air and water which are not obtained from the soil.
Which of the above children made the correct statements?
Q.9
During a recent earthquake, Sarah and her family experienced some challenging moments. What should Sarah do when the earthquake starts?
Q.10
Observe the figure shown below carefully. Identify the nerves, A and B, carrying orders from and to the brain or the spinal cord, respectively:
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
c
Q.2
c
Q.3
a
Q.4
c
Q.5
d
Q.6
a
Q.7
a
Q.8
c
Q.9
b
Q.10
b
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 -
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
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.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : c | Q.2 : c | Q.3 : a | Q.4 : c | Q.5 : d | Q.6 : a | Q.7 : a | Q.8 : c | Q.9 : b | Q.10 : b
