Strengthen your child's Science Olympiad preparation with the Class 8 sample paper. It's designed to help students practise key topics and understand the question format.
What's Included?
MCQs covering essential Class 8 science concepts.
Two sections: Practical Science & Achiever's Section.
Answer key with explanations for self-assessment.
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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
Which of the following problem is not related to our environment?
Q.2
Susan was walking on ice, her mother advised her to take smaller steps to avoid slipping. Which of the following could be the reason for the smaller steps?
Q.3
Select the incorrect statement:
Q.4
The diagram shows the process of purification of copper metal. A thick copper plate A of impure copper and a thin pure copper plate B are immersed in a metal sulphate solution and an electric current is passed through it. 1. Which metal solution is taken as electrolyte? 2. Which electrode is connected to the positive terminal of the battery?
Q.5
Identify the group(s) which contain all synthetic substances:
P)
Nylon, Terylene, Wool
Q)
Acrylic, Silk, Wool
R)
Cotton, Polycot, Rayon
S)
PVC, Polythene, Bakelite
Q.6
What happens when light emitted by a point source of light is passed through a prism?
Q.7
An elephant has a mass of 3000 kg. Each of its foot has a surface area of 0.4 m2. A lady of mass 45 kg wears stiletto shoes. Each of the stiletto heels has a surface area of 0.01 m2. Assuming there is the equal distribution of mass on each foot. Calculate the maximum possible pressure that could be exerted by a stiletto heel worn by the lady:
Q.8
Different microorganisms taking part in the nitrogen cycle are: (i) Rhizobium in roots (ii) Ammonifying bacteria (iii) Nitrifying bacteria (iv) Denitrifying bacteria Which of them strictly work under anaerobic conditions?
Q.9
When a ray of light strikes a plane mirror at an angle of 15o with the mirror, what will be the angle of reflection of the ray?
Q.10
Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: The ignition temperature of white phosphorus is nearly equivalent to the temperature of the earth.
Statement 2: Combustion of fuel by motor vehicles is an example of spontaneous combustion.
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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
a
Q.2
c
Q.3
a
Q.4
a
Q.5
c
Q.6
b
Q.7
b
Q.8
a
Q.9
c
Q.10
d
Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : a | Q.2 : c | Q.3 : a | Q.4 : a | Q.5 : c | Q.6 : b | Q.7 : b | Q.8 : a | Q.9 : c | Q.10 : d
