CREST Science Olympiad Class 6 Previous Year Papers

Looking to support your child in preparing for the Class 6 Science Olympiad? Practising with previous year question papers is one of the best ways to begin. These papers give students a real sense of the exam pattern and help reinforce what they've learned in class.

Why Previous Year Papers Make a Difference

• They cover important topics like Motion and Measurement of Distances, Light, Shadows and Reflections, Electricity and Circuits etc.
• They sharpen problem-solving skills and help students practise completing questions within a set time.
• Answer keys are included for quick feedback and self-assessment.

Download the Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper for Class 6 (PDF) and help your child feel more prepared, confident, and motivated for the upcoming exam.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Motion and Measurement of Distances, Light, Shadows and Reflections, Electricity and Circuits, Fun with Magnets, Our Environment, Sorting and Separation of Materials, Changes Around Us, Living Organisms and Their Surroundings, Food and its Components, Fibre to Fabric.

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	Spot the principle on which the distillation method works for separating alcohol and water mixture?
	a) Alcohol and water have different solubility.		b) Alcohol and water have different weights.
	c) Alcohol and water have different colours.		d) Alcohol and water have different boiling points.

Q.2	In the following question, an assertion and a reason are given. Choose the correct option: Assertion: Primary cells can be recharged but secondary cells cannot be recharged. Reason: Chemical reactions involved in primary cells are irreversible and in secondary cells, they are reversible.
	a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.		b) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
	c) Assertion is true but reason is false.		d) Assertion is false but reason is true.

Q.3	Read the statements given below and select the correct option: Statement 1 - When the size of the foreign particle is too small to be picked by hand or when the quantity is too large, sieving is used for separating substances. Statement 2 - Separating bran from flour is done by sieving.
	a) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect		b) Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct
	c) Both the statements are correct		d) Both the statements are incorrect

Q.4	Observe the picture below of three bulbs and correctly identify the type of object they are made of:
	a) A - Translucent object B - Opaque object C - Transparent object		b) A - Opaque object B - Transparent object C - Translucent object
	c) A - Transparent object B - Opaque object C - Translucent object		d) A - Translucent object B - Transparent object C - Opaque object

Q.5	Answer the following question and choose the correct option: In which direction does the bar magnet come to rest when suspended freely?
	a) South-west direction		b) North-east direction
	c) East-west direction		d) North-south direction

Q.6	State the reason why glass windows appear hazy if not wiped off properly:
	a) Glass secretes water		b) Presence of water vapour and dust particles in air that stick to the glass
	c) Glass windows are manufactured like that way		d) Both a and c

Q.7	Spot the energy conversions that take place in a torch: 1. Chemical → electrical → light 2. Electrical → chemical → light 3. Electrical → heat → chemical 4. Light → chemical → electrical
	a) 1		b) 2
	c) 3		d) 4

Q.8	Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? By eating only vitamins, we cannot remain healthy. By eating proper roughage, we can prevent anaemia. Milk is regarded as a complete food. Fat is not at all necessary for good health. It causes obesity only.
	a) 2 only		b) 3 only
	c) Both 2 and 4		d) Both 1 and 3

Q.9	The picture below is that of a compass. Which of the following metal is used to make the needle of a compass? 1. Gold 2. Iron 3. Silver 4. Steel
	a) 3 only		b) 2 only
	c) Both 1 and 2		d) None of the above

Q.10	Given below are pictures of some objects. Identify the similarity between them:
	a) They are all good insulators of electricity.		b) They are all good conductors of electricity.
	c) They are all poor insulators of electricity.		d) They are all used for making wires.

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Additional Preparation Resources

Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) exam preparation for class 6 -

1. CREST Science Worksheets Package for class 6 - 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 6 - 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 6 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Science Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 6.