Note: The questions provided in this document are similar to the questions that were asked in the actual Olympiad exam. So, we recommend you study these for your Olympiad preparation.
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(b) (b)
(c) (c)
(d) (c)
Ans: (a)
Q2: Ram is the husband of Reena. Reena is the sister of Raju and Raju is the son of Hemant. How is Ram related to Hemant?
(a) Father
(b) Brother-in-law
(c) Father-in-law
(d) Son-in-law
Ans: (d)
Q3: There is a specific connection between the terms on both sides of the colon. Determine the relationship in the left pair and identify the missing term. LNQ : MOP :: TVY : _ J _
(a) UVX
(b) SVX
(c) UWX
(d) UWZ
Ans: (c)
Q4: Rahul is positioned eleventh from the top in a class of 40 students. What will his position be from the bottom?
(a) 29th
(b) 30th
(c) 31st
(d) 32nd
Ans: (b)
Q5: Some letters are given which are numbered as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Select the combination of numbers so that the letters are arranged to form a meaningful English word. T H Y M R H
(a) 6, 4, 3, 2, 1, 5
(b) 5, 6, 3, 1, 2, 4
(c) 6, 3, 4, 1, 2, 5
(d) 5, 1, 3, 4, 6, 2
Ans: (c)
Q6: How many times does the number 7 appear in the given series, where it is directly preceded by 3 and directly followed by 8?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Ans: (b)
Q7: Pointing towards a girl, Sonu said, "She is the mother of my paternal grandfather's son." How is the girl related to Sonu?
(a) Mother
(b) Grandmother
(c) Aunt
(d) Sibling
Ans: (b)
So, grandmother is the correct answer.
Q8: Find the odd one out in the given series.
43, 88, 179, 358
(a) 43
(b) 88
(c) 179
(d) 358
Ans: (c)
Each time, we are multiplying by 2 and then adding 2.
43 x 2 = 86 + 2 = 88
88 x 2 = 176 = 176 + 2 = 178 (actual)
178 x 2 = 356 + 2 = 358
So, 179 is the odd one out..
Q9: Which of the following is the net of the given shape?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Ans: (a)
The given shape is a square pyramid which has 1 square face and 4 triangular faces.
Q10: Ali begins walking in the North direction. He covers a distance of 20 m, then makes a right turn and walks 30 m. After that, he turns right again and walks another 20 m. What is the distance and direction of Ali from his starting point?
(a) 30 m, East
(b) 20 m, North
(c) 30 m, South-East
(d) 10 m, North-West
Ans: (a)
Q11: Which of the following conversions is/are accurate?
(i) 100 quintals = 1 metric ton
(ii) 10 decades = 100 years
(iii) 1 light year = 9.46 x 1015 m
(iv) 10 centuries = 1 millennium
(a) (i), (ii), and (iv) only
(b) (ii) and (iv) only
(c) (ii), (iii), and (iv) only
(d) (iii) and (iv) only
Ans: (c)
Q12: Which of the following statements is not true for reflection in plane mirror?
(a) Angle of incident is equal to angle of reflection.
(b) The image is inverted horizontally.
(c) The image is inverted vertically.
(a) Only (a)
(b) Only (a) and (b)
(c) Only (c) and (a)
(d) Only b
Ans: (d)
The image in case of reflection through plain mirror is erect vertically but inverted horizontally.
Q13: In which of the following cases will regular reflection not take place when a beam of light strikes it?
(a) Marble flooring with oil spread over
(b) Mirror
(c) Shiny metal sheet
(d) Unpolished wooden surface
Ans: (d)
When a beam of light strikes an unpolished wooden surface, there will be a diffused reflection as an unpolished wooden surface is irregular, and not smooth.
Q14: Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1: The displacement of a body may be zero, though the distance travelled can be finite. Statement 2: If a body moves such that finally it arrives at the initial point, then displacement is zero while the distance is finite.
(a) Both statements 1 and 2 are true, and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1
(b) Both statements 1 and 2 are true, but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false
(d) Statement 1 is false, but statement 2 is true
Ans: (a)
Q15: A student wants to check the presence of starch in potato, so he puts iodine solution with a dropper on potato. What effect will be shown?
(a) Blue black colour will be observed when iodine solution is applied.(b) Blue colour will be observed when iodine solution is applied.
(c) Black colour will be observed when iodine solution is applied.
(d) Blue red colour will be observed when iodine solution is applied.
Ans: (a)
After putting iodine solution on potato, blue black colour will be observed.
Q16: If the the refractive index of any glass is 1, then which of the following statements is true regarding the glass?
(a) The refracted ray will turn towards normal after refraction.
(a) The refracted ray will turn away from normal after refraction.
(a) The light will be partially reflected.
(a) The glass will become invisible.
Ans: (d)
As the refractive index it 1, the light will not go through any deviation. Hence, the glass will be invisible.
Q17: Read the following statements carefully and select the correct option.
(i) In an electric cell, chemical energy is converted into electrical energy.
(ii) A collection of electric cells is referred to as a battery.
(a) Only (i) is true
(b) Only (ii) is true
(c) Both (i) and (ii) are true
(d) Both (i) and (ii) are false
Ans: (c)
Q18: Which type of roots is present in the plant shown below?
(a) Lateral roots
(b) Tap roots
(c) Fibrous roots
(d) Transpiratory roots
Ans: (c)
The plant shown in the picture has parallel venation. The plants with leaves having parallel venation generally have fibrous roots, i.e. there is no central root.
Q19: Which of the following statements is not true?
(a) Aquatic animals can breathe inside the water.
(b) Earthworms cannot breathe inside the soil.
(c) Flour mills can be run by moving air.
(d) Plants cannot live without oxygen for long time.
Ans: (b)
Earthworms can breathe inside the soil. They come outside only when water takes the place of air in the soil.
Q20: An electrician uses a screw-driver to repair the electric devices. The handle of a screw-driver is usually made of
(a) rubber or plastic
(b) iron
(c) steel
(d) aluminium
Ans: (a)
The handle of a screw-driver is made of rubber or plastic, as rubber and plastic are bad conductors of electricity.
Q21: Observe the given flow chart showing the interconversion of different states of water, brought about by either heating or cooling.
The process A, B and C respectively are:
(a) Freezing, Vaporisation, Condensation
(b) Fusion, Vaporisation, Condensation
(c) Vaporisation, Condensation, Fusion
(d) Malting, Condensation, Evaporation
Ans: (b)
Q22: Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1: Handles of cooking utensils are made up of metals like copper, aluminium, etc.
Statement 2: Metals are poor conductors of heat.
(a) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true, and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1
(b) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true, but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false
(d) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false
Ans: (c)
Q23: Study the following flow chart to identify food components 'X', 'Y' and 'Z'.
Read the following statements regarding 'X', 'Y' and 'Z', and select the correct ones.
(i) Cellulose is a 'X', which is not a food for humans.
(ii) Z are the richest source of energy to our body, but they require more oxygen for their combustion.
(iii) When we consume more Z than required, our body stores the excess of Z as Y.
(iv) X act as insulator and keep our body warm.
(v) X are essential for the maintenance of body tissues.
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (v)
(c) (iii), (iv) and (v)
(d) (i) and (iv)
Ans: (b)
Q24: Light is a form of energy produced by a
(a) luminous object
(b) transparent object
(c) non-luminous object
(d) opaque object
Ans: (a)
Light is a form of energy produced by a luminous object. An object is considered luminous if it emits its own light.
Q25: When salt is mixed with water, it dissolves to create a solution. In this scenario,
(a) Salt is the solvent while water is the solute
(b) Both salt and water are solutes
(c) Salt is the solute and water is the solvent
(d) Both salt and water are solvents
Ans: (c)
Q26: The given figure is a cross section of the lady's finger fruit. Identify: (i) the parts labelled 'X', and (ii) the parts of the flower from where they have been developed.
(a) (i) - Pollen grains
(ii) - Anthers
(b) (i) - Seeds
(ii) - Ovules
(c) (i) - Ovu
(d) (i) - Seeds
(ii) - Stigma
Ans: (b)
Structure X represents seeds of the lady's finger fruit. After fertilisation occurs, each ovule develops into a seed. The ovary surrounding the ovules develops into a fruit that contains one or more seeds.
Q27: Which of the following is/are the symptom(s) of Kwashiorkor?
(a) Anaemia
(b) Dark and scaly skin
(c) Mental retardation
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d)
Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition, caused by a deficiency in dietary protein. Symptoms of Kwashiorkor are: Dark and scaly skin, anaemia, and mental retardation.
Q28: Which pair of substances among the following represents examples of conductors?
(a) Copper, wood
(b) Gold, rubber
(c) Plastic, Eraser
(d) Aluminium, Silver
Ans: (d)
Q29: Observe the diagram depicting some stages during the processing of cotton, and identify the parts labelled X, Y and Z.
(a) (1)
(b) (2)
(c) (3)
(d) (4)
Ans: (a)
The machine shown is a ginning machine. Cotton bolls are fed into the machine in order to separate seeds from the fibres. The fibre separated at this stage is called lint.
Q30: Which of the given letter groups upon unscrambling will give the term used to designate a group of animals that eat both flesh and plant?
(a) R E R V H O I B S E
(b) M N O V I R O E S
(c) C R O P R U D E S
(d) V A E R C O I N S R
Ans: (b)
Q31: Select the option where one rabi and one kharif crop are correctly matched.
(a) Gram, Mustard
(b) Rice, Maize
(c) Cotton, Groundnut
(d) Wheat, Soybean
Ans: (d)
Q32: The stem(s) of which of the following plants is/are the source of food?
(a) Ginger
(b) Potatoes
(c) Garlic
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d)
Potatoes, garlic and ginger are underground stems modified to store food.
Q33: Pigments of photosynthesis are present in which organelle of the plant cell?
(a) Cytoplasm
(b) Chloroplast
(c) Nucleus
(d) Mitochondrion
Ans: (b)
In plants, photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts, which contain the chlorophyll. Chloroplasts are surrounded by a double membrane and contain a third inner membrane, called the thylakoid membrane, that forms long folds within the organelle.
Q34: Select the odd one out based on the causative agent.
(a) Chikungunya
(b) Typhoid
(c) Pneumonia
(d) Tuberculosis
Ans: (a)
Q35: _________ was the first person in the world to go into space.
(a) Yuri Gagarin
(b) Neil Armstrong
(c) Rakesh Sharma
(d) Valentina Tereshkova
Ans: (a)
Q36: Polar bears are adapted to live in the Arctic region. Which of these are necessary adaptations for cold habitats?
(i) White fur
(ii) Thick fur
(iii) Thick layer of blubber
(iv) Sharp teeth
(v) Good sight
(vi) Furry paws
(a) (ii), (iii) and (vi)
(b) (i), (ii) and (vi)
(c) (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: (a)
Thick fur, thick layer of blubber and furry paws are the adaptation for animals living in cold habitats.
Q37: Solubility of solids in water typically rises with
(a) Increase in temperature
(b) Decrease in temperature
(c) Decrease in solvent amount
(d) Both B and C
Ans: (a)
Q38: Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1: Excess intake of carbohydrates could lead to various health problems.
Statement 2: Extra carbohydrates get converted into fats and are stored in the body.
(a) Both statements 1 and 2 are true, and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1
(b) Both statements 1 and 2 are true, but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false
(d) Both statements 1 and 2 are false
Ans: (a)
Q39: Refer the given diagram ‘D’, ‘M’ and ‘N’ showing three states of matter.
(a) Flexible
(b) Rigid
(c) Loose
(d) All the above
Ans: (d)
P is evaporation, Q is freezing, R is sublimation and S is condensation
Q40: Read the given statement._______ is the process of seeping of water into the ground. Unscramble the given letter groups and select the option that correctly fills in the blank.
(a) PRONEOAIVTA
(b) NLRITIFTAO
(c) NONSTODEICAN
(d) RIPONITPTICA
Ans: (b)
Q41: Abhilasha's teacher requested her to categorize fibres into natural and synthetic types. She created three groups, but some errors are present. Identify the group(s) that contain mistakes and choose the correct option.
Group I: Silk, Linen, Wool
Group II: Acrylic, Nylon, Rayon
Group III: Polyester, Cotton, Fur
(a) Group I only
(b) Group II only
(c) Group III only
(d) Group I and III only
Ans: (c)
Q42: Select the false statement.
(a) Low level of sodium in blood causes hyponatremia.
(b) Lack of vitamin E leads to nerve disorder and muscle weakness.
(c) Insufficient vitamin B1 results in beriberi.
(d) All of these statements are true.
Ans: (d)
Q43: Which of the following statements are accurate regarding acid rain?
(i) Acid rain has harmful effects on living beings.
(ii) Acid rain mainly comprises of H2SO4 and HNO3.
(iii) Acid rain causes damage to the ozone layer.
(iv) Acid rain causes damage to buildings and monuments. (a) (i) and (ii) only
(b) (i) and (iii) only
(c) (i), (iii), and (iv) only
(d) (i), (ii), and (iv) only
Ans: (d)
Q44: Read the following statements. (i) The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere. (ii) The troposphere is the coldest layer of the Earth's atmosphere. (iii) The exosphere is the highest layer of the atmosphere. (iv) Most meteorites disintegrate in the thermosphere.
(a) (ii) and (iv) only
(b) (i) and (ii) only
(c) (i) and (iv) only
(d) (i) and (iii) only
Ans: (d)
Q45: Which of the following statements about cooking of food are incorrect?
a. It is a chemical and reversible change.
b. It is a physical and reversible change.
c. It is a physical and irreversible change.
d. It is a chemical and irreversible change.
(a) a and b
(b) c and d
(c) a, b and c
(d) a, c and d
Ans: (c)
Cooking of food is an irreversible chemical change. Hence, only statement d is correct.
The correct identification of processes A, B and C is:
(a) A: Sieving
B: Filtration
C: Evaporation
(b) A: Filtration
B: Sieving
C: Evaporation
(c) A: Filtration
B: Evaporation
C: Sieving
(d) A: Evaporation
B: Filtration
C: Sieving
Ans: (a)
Q47: What is the name of the process by which pure solids of copper sulphate can be obtained from its impure sample?
(a) Recrystallisation
(b) Filtration
(c) Sublimation
(d) Fraction distillation
Ans: (a)
Q48: Which of the following statements is false about these circuits?
(a) In circuit 2, the current will flow through battery but not through bulb.
(b) The heat will produced in bulb in circuit 1.
(c) Total charge in the circuit remains same.
(d) The current will flow in clockwise direction in circuit 2.
Ans: (a)
The statement in option 1 is incorrect because when the key is open, no current will flow through in any element of the circuit.
Q49: Match the parts (a, b, c, d) of the chart with the statements (1, 2, 3, 4) given below:
(a) a - 2, b - 4, c - 1, d - 3
(b) a - 2, b - 1, c - 4, d - 3
(c) a - 4, b - 2, c - 3, d - 1
(d) a - 3, b - 1, c - 4, d - 2
Ans: (a)
Q50: Which of the following pollutants causes ozone holes?
(a) Carbon dioxide
(b) Sulphur dioxide
(c) Carbon monoxide
(d) Chlorofluorocarbon
Ans: (d)
Chlorofluorocarbons, also known as CFCs, consist of chemical compounds made up of chlorine, fluorine and carbon. These are harmful when released into the atmosphere because of their destructive reaction with ozone molecules, which provide the Earth with a protective layer against UV radiation.
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