CREST Science Olympiad Class 6 Previous Year Paper

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

Previous Year Questions

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Q.1	What is the difference between baking a cake and formation of clouds?
	a) Baking a cake is a chemical change whereas formation of clouds is a physical change.		b) Baking a cake is a physical change whereas formation of clouds is a chemical change.
	c) Baking a cake is an irreversible change whereas formation of clouds is a reversible change.		d) Both A and C

Q.2	In the given question, an assertion and a reason are given. Choose the correct option; Assertion (A): Temperature is a fundamental quantity in SI system. Reason (R): SI unit of temperature is Celsius.
	a) A and R is correct and R is the correct explanation of A.		b) Both A and R are incorrect.
	c) A  and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.		d) A is correct, R is not correct

Q.3	Given below are two groups of materials namely group X and group Y: Group X - Paper, Cotton, Sponge Group Y - Glass plate, Key, Piece of wood On what basis have they been grouped?
	a) Group X - These are all insoluble materials.  Group Y - These are all soluble materials.		b) Group X - These are all hard materials.  Group Y - These are all soft materials.
	c) Group X - These are all soft materials.  Group Y - These are all hard materials.		d) Group X - These materials sink in water. Group Y - These materials float in water.

Q.4	Fill in the blank: Decantation can be used to separate _______________.
	a) sugar from sugar solution (solid dissolves in the liquid)		b) two miscible liquids, i.e., which mix with each other, like alcohol and water
	c) two immiscible liquids, i.e., liquids which do not mix together like oil and water		d) solid-solid mixture

Q.5	Which of the following magnet is grouped wrongly in the chart given below?
	a) Magnetite		b) Horse-shoe magnet
	c) Bar magnet		d) Ball ended magnet

Q.6	What is the device shown in the picture used for?
	a) Weaving		b) Shearing
	c) Scouring		d) Spinning

Q.7	Which of the following is/are the example(s) of a light reflector? 1. Fluorescent tube 2. A mirror 3. The moon
	a) 1		b) 3
	c) 1 and 2		d) 2 and 3

Q.8	Consider the following clues and identify the vitamin: Clue 1: Its function is to keep skin, nervous system and digestive system healthy. Clue 2: Whole wheat, other whole cereals, potatoes, tomatoes, meat, fish and peanuts are rich sources of it. Clue 3: Deficiency of this vitamin causes pellagra.
	a) Vitamin A		b) Vitamin B12
	c) Vitamin B3		d) Vitamin D

Q.9	Given below are two groups of food items namely group X and group Y: Group X - Milk, eggs, pulses, meat Group Y - Yellow fruits, spinach, carrots On what basis have they been grouped?
	a) Group X - They are all rich source of vitamin D. Group Y - They are all rich sources of vitamin B.		b) Group X - They are all rich sources of carbohydrates. Group Y - They are all rich sources of vitamin C.
	c) Group X - They are all rich source of vitamin C. Group Y - They are all rich sources of vitamin D.		d) Group X - They are all rich sources of proteins. Group Y - They are all rich sources of vitamin A.

Q.10	Match the following columns: Column I Column II A. Conductor p. Plastic B. Insulator q. Negative terminal C. Cathode r. Positive terminal D. Anode  s. Rechargeable E. Primary cell t. Non - rechargeable F. Secondary cell u. Copper
	a) A-p, B-u, C-q, D-r, E-t, F-s		b) A-u, B-p, C-q, D-s, E-t, F-r
	c) A-u, B-p, C-q, D-r, E-t, F-s		d) A-t, B-p, C-q, D-r, E-s, F-u

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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.