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	Milk turns sour when kept outside for a long time. What kind of change does it depict?
	a) Irreversible chemical change		b) Reversible physical change
	c) Irreversible physical change		d) Reversible chemical change

Q.2	Which of the following is a behavioural adaptation?   A cactus storing water in its stem A bird migrating to warmer climates in winter A plant developing thorns for protection A fish having streamlined body shape
	a) Only 1		b) Only 2
	c) Both 1 and 2		d) Both 2 and 4

Q.3	Select the INCORRECT match from below: 1. Anaemia - Weakness 2. Rickets - Tooth decay 3. Scurvy - Bleeding gums 4. Beriberi - Decreases muscle function
	a) 2 only		b) 4 only
	c) Both 1 and 2		d) Both 1 and 3

Q.4	Complete the following sentences and select the correct option: I- If it does not rain in a region for a year or more then the soil continues to lose water by _______________. II- Heavy rains may lead to rise in the level of water in _________.
	a) I - precipitation and transportation II - wells		b) I - evaporation and photosynthesis II - tube wells
	c) I - condensation and boiling II - groundwater		d) I - evaporation and transpiration II - rivers, lakes and ponds causing floods

Q.5	How is toasting of bread different from melting of wax?
	a) The toasting of bread is reversible change whereas the melting of wax is irreversible change.		b) The toasting of bread brings about change in state and composition whereas the melting of wax cause change in chemical properties.
	c) The toasting of bread is a reversible physical change whereas the melting of wax is a chemical change.		d) The toasting of bread is irreversible change whereas the melting of wax is reversible change.

Q.6	Spot the process that can be used to separate each of the following: 1. Cashews from mixture of almonds and cashewnuts 2. Sugar crystals from a mixture of red lentils 3. Small stones from a mixture of pulses. 4. Cut and cubed apples from a bowl of fruit salad.
	a) Winnowing		b) Hand-picking
	c) Threshing		d) Sieving

Q.7	Plants do not move from one place to another in search of food and shelter. Some plants like Mimosa (Touch-me-not) show leaf movements, A sunflower always faces the sun. From the above paragraph what can be concluded?
	a) Plants can move their body parts.		b) Plants response to the stimulus.
	c) Plants show locomotion.		d) Both a and b

Q.8	Emma inflated a balloon and kept it out in the sun. After some time, what will happen to the balloon?
	a) Its size will decrease because the air in it compresses on heating.		b) Its size will increase because the air in it compresses on heating.
	c) Its size will increase because the air in it expands on heating.		d) Its size will decrease because the air in it expands on heating.

Q.9	Which among the following pairs are not irreversible changes? 1. Dissolution 2. Rusted iron nails 3. Baking a potato 4. Freezing water
	a) 1 and 2		b) 2 and 3
	c) 1 and 4		d) 3 and 4

Q.10	Which of the following pairs are wrongly classified? P: Snakes and rats - Stay in burrows deep in the sand Q: Snow leopard - Long ears to hear movements of predators R: Mountain goats - Strong hooves for running up the rocky mountain slopes S: Frogs - Breathe through blowholes located on the upper parts of their heads
	a) P and Q		b) Q and R
	c) R and S		d) Q and S

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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.