CREST Science Olympiad Class 8 Previous Year Paper

Is your child preparing for the Class 8 Science Olympiad? One of the most effective ways to boost their preparation is by solving previous year question papers. These papers help students get familiar with the exam format and the types of questions they can expect.

Why Use Previous Year Papers?

• They include questions from key topics such as Crop Production and Management, Microorganisms, Synthetic Fibres and Plastics, Metals and Non-metals etc.
• They help students improve their accuracy, speed, and critical thinking skills.
• Answer keys are provided for self-evaluation and better understanding of concepts.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Crop Production and Management, Microorganisms, Synthetic Fibres and Plastics, Metals and Non-metals, Coal and Petroleum, Combustion and Flame, Conservation of Plants and Animals, Cell, Reproduction and Endocrine System, Force and Pressure, Friction, Sound, Chemical Effects of Electric Current, Some Natural Phenomena, Light, Stars and the Solar System, Pollution of Air and Water.

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

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Q.1	Which of the following does the frictional force between two dry surfaces generally not depend on?
	a) The apparent area of the surfaces in contact		b) The force pressing the surfaces together
	c) The nature of the surfaces in contact		d) The roughness of the surfaces in contact

Q.2	In a container (cross-sectional area A) a homogeneous solid cylinder of length L (L < H/2) as shown in the figure), cross-sectional area A/5 is immersed such that it floats with its axis vertical at the liquid-liquid surface with length L/4 in the denser liquid (density = 2d) as shown in the figure. The lower density liquid (density = d) is open to the atmosphere. The density D of solid is given by:
	a) 4d/5		b) 4d
	c) 5d/4		d) d/5

Q.3	Select the wrongly matched pairs:
	a) Apiculture - Honey bee		b) Sericulture - Fish
	c) Dairy farming - Milk		d) Poultry farming - Meat

Q.4	Which of the following pair doesn't have the same dimensions?
	a) Force and pressure		b) Pressure and stress
	c) Impulse and momentum		d) Work and energy

Q.5	Consider the following statements and choose the correct option: 1. Red blood cells do not have nuclei so they can move through blood vessels more efficiently. 2. Every person has a unique DNA that can be found in the cells' nuclei. 3. Only some plant cells have cell walls. 4. Sperm cells are produced by the male reproductive system while the egg cells are produced by the female reproductive system.
	a) Only 1 and 2 are correct		b) Only 1 and 3 are correct
	c) 1, 2 and 4 are correct		d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct

Q.6	A book rests on a horizontal frictionless surface. A horizontal force of magnitude F is applied. This force produces an acceleration:
	a) Only if F is larger than the weight of the book		b) Only while the book suddenly changes from rest to motion
	c) Always		d) Only if the inertia of the book decreases

Q.7	Identify the human disease that can be prevented by the same hormone which brings about metamorphosis in frogs:
	a) Diabetes		b) Goitre
	c) Anaemia		d) Rickets

Q.8	Which of the following is/are the correct statement(s)? Alloyed iron is more durable. Alloyed iron is more shinier. Alloyed iron is more prone to rusting. Rust is loosely attached to the metal surface.
	a) Only 1		b) Only 3
	c) Only 2 and 4		d) 1, 2 and 4

Q.9	Which of the following statement is/are false? Cellulose is made up of glucose units. Weaving and knitting are two processes to get plastic. Plastics get corroded easily. Plastics are not polymers.
	a) Only 1		b) 2 and 3
	c) 1 and 3		d) 2, 3 and 4

Q.10	Consider the following statements and choose the correct option: Statement 1: Mars is also called morning star or evening star. Statement 2: Jupiter has the largest satellite.
	a) Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect		b) Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct
	c) Both the statements are correct		d) Both the statements are incorrect

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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 8 -

1. CREST Science Worksheets Package for class 8 - 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 8 - 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 8 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Science Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 8.