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Logical Reasoning Section

Q1: There are ________ curved lines in the given figure.Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2

(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 5
(d) 8

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Ans: (a)
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2So, number of curved lines = 6

Q2: _________ groups of five paper clips each can be formed from the given paper clips.
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2

(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 4
(d) 7

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Ans: (c)
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2So, number of groups formed = 4

Q3: Study the given pattern carefully and tell the number of glasses in Pattern 5.
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2

(a) 12
(b) 13
(c) 10
(d) 14

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Ans: (b)
Number of glass in Pattern 1 = 1 
Number of glasses in Pattern 2 = 4 
Number of glasses in Pattern 3 = 7
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So, number of glasses in Pattern 5 = 13

Q4: If panda A and panda R are removed from the given arrangement, then panda _________ is fifth from the right end.
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2(a) T
(b) E
(c) X
(d) P

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Ans: (d)
The new arrangement becomes :
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2

So, panda P is fifth from the right end.

Q5: Tarun was born on next day of second Tuesday of  February  20XX. On which date was he born?
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2(a) 6th
     February
(b) 12th February
(c) 13th February
(d) 11th February

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Ans: (c)
Second Tuesday of February 20XX is on 12 th February and next date of 12th February is 13th February.
So, Tarun was born on 13th February.

Science Section

Q6: The function of the organ system given below in the diagram is to: 
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2(a) Enable the organism to make food. 
(b) Give support and shape to the body. 
(c) Enable the organism to digest food.
(d) Help in the transportation of food within the organism.

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Ans: (b)
The given figure is that of a skeleton. It gives support and shape to the body.

Q7: Select the correct match. 
(a) Singing - Sense of sight 
(b) Eating - Sense of hearing 
(c) Painting - Sense of smell 
(d) Rubbing - Sense of touch

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Ans: (d)
Singing - Sense of hearing 
Eating - Sense of taste 
Painting - Sense of sight 
Rubbing - Sense of touch

Q8: Select the one that does not belong based on the type of plant.
(a) Mint
(b) Coriander
(c) Rose
(d) Spinach

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Ans: (c)

  • The question asks to identify the odd one out based on plant type.
  • Mint, Coriander, and Spinach are all herbs or leafy vegetables, while Rose is a flowering plant.
  • This makes Rose the only one that does not fit with the others in terms of its primary use and classification.
  • Thus, the correct answer is (c) Rose.

Q9: Shreya filled some water in a glass tumbler as shown. Her friends Swati, Sumit and Rati saw this and made following statements.
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2Who among them made the correct statement? 
(a) Rati only 
(b) Sumit only 
(c) Swati and Rati only
(d) Swati and Sumit only

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Ans: (d)
The glass tumbler is half filled with both, water and air. So, Swati and Sumit are correct.

Q10: Which of the following processes in the given figure of water cycle is responsible for drying of wet clothes?
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2(a) Q 
(b) R 
(c) P 
(d) S

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Ans: (c)
The cloth are dried due to the process of evaporation. It is a process of changing water into water vapour.

Q11: Why do people put wire mesh on their doors and windows? 
(a) It allows sunlight and air to come in. 
(b) It keeps the house warm and dark. 
(c) It stops the entry of mosquitoes and flies 
(d) Both (a) and (c)

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Ans: (c)
People put wire mesh on their doors and windows to protect themselves from flies and mosquitoes.

Q12: __________ give(s) us energy to work and play.
(a) Bread
(b) Sugar
(c) Potato
(d) All of these 

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Ans: (d)

  • All of these options provide essential energy.
  • Bread is a source of carbohydrates, which are crucial for energy.
  • Sugar gives a quick energy boost, while potato is rich in starch, another form of carbohydrate.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is All of these as they all contribute to our energy needs for daily activities.

Q13: Shreya resides with her parents and a younger brother in her home. She belongs to a/an ________.
(a) Joint family
(b) Extended family
(c) Nuclear family
(d) Blended family

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Ans: (c)

  • Shreya lives with her parents and younger brother, which indicates a small family unit.
  • This type of family structure is known as a nuclear family, consisting of just the parents and their children.
  • A joint family would include extended relatives, while an extended family includes other relatives like grandparents or aunts.
  • A single parent family consists of one parent raising children, which does not apply here.

Q14: “Oh, mom! Can you please turn on the AC? It is so hot today,” said Riddhima. Which among the following sense organs was used by Riddhima?
(a) Tongue
(b) Ear
(c) Nose
(d) Skin

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Ans: (d)

  • Riddhima is expressing discomfort due to the heat she is feeling.
  • To perceive temperature, the skin is the sense organ that detects sensations like hot and cold.
  • Other options like tongue, ear, and nose do not relate to sensing temperature.
  • Thus, the correct answer is skin, as it is responsible for feeling the heat.

Q15: You must ___________ when you see the given road sign.
(a) Not honk
(b) Slow down your vehicle
(c) Not overtake another vehicle
(d) Take a U-turn 

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Ans: (c)

  • The road sign indicates a specific action that drivers must take.
  • In this case, the correct response is to not overtake another vehicle, which is often required for safety.
  • Overtaking can be dangerous in certain areas, especially where visibility is limited.
  • Understanding road signs is crucial for safe driving and following traffic rules.

Q16: Choose any two places present in Kolkata? 
(a) Juhu Chaupati, Marine Drive 
(b) Science City, Victoria Memorial 
(c) Qutub Minar, India Gate 
(d) Birla Mandir, Jantar Mantar

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Ans: (b)
Science city and Victoria memorial are the places present in Kolkata and many tourist come to visit them.

Q17: Rashi Lives in Delhi, which of the following place/places you will find in the city? 
(a) Jantar Mantar 
(b) Akshardham Temple 
(c) Science City 
(d) Both (a) and (b)

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Ans: (d)
As Jantar Mantar and Akshardham temple are in Delhi.

Q18: Starting from the initial letter, eliminate every second letter in the provided options and choose the one that reveals the name of a carnivore.
(a) XBPEMANRT
(b) RTCINGTEORA
(c) PGLISRQARFNFOEN
(d) ADNEDESRT

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Ans: (b)

  • To find the name of a carnivore, we need to strike out every alternate letter starting from the first letter in each option.
  • For option (b) RTCINGTEORA, if we remove every second letter, we get R T N G T R, which can be rearranged to form R T I G E R, spelling "TIGER," a known carnivore.
  • Other options do not yield a recognizable carnivore name when applying the same method.

Q19: Jagat is the son of Aarti’s brother. Aarti is Jagat’s __________.
(a) Cousin
(b) Aunt
(c) Nephew
(d) Niece

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Ans: (b)

  • Aarti is the sister of Jagat's father, which makes her Jagat's Aunt.
  • In family terms, an Aunt is the sister of one’s parent.
  • Jagat, being the son of Aarti's brother, is Aarti's nephew, but the question asks for Aarti's relationship to Jagat.
  • Thus, the correct answer is that Aarti is Jagat's Aunt.

Q20: The National festivals are celebrated by _______. 
(a) Muslim 
(b) Sikhs 
(c) Hindus 
(d) All Indians

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Ans: (d)
All Indians celebrate our India’s national festivals.

Q21: State True or False (T/F) 
1.The birthday of Mahatma Gandhi is celebrated on 2nd October . 
2.2nd October is a National holiday. 
(a) 1- T, 2-F 
(b) 1- F, 2-T 
(c) 1- T, 2-T 
(d) 1- F, 2- F

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Ans: (c)
Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd October 1869. Every year 2nd October is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti.

Q22: Select the appropriate pairing of house type and the material suitable for its construction.
(a) Tent – Nylon sheet
(b) Hut – Wood
(c) Bungalow – Bricks
(d) All of these 

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Ans: (d)

  • The question asks for a correct match between types of houses and their building materials.
  • Each option presents a valid pairing: a tent can be made from nylon, a hut can be constructed from wood, and a bungalow is typically built with bricks.
  • Since all the options are correct, the best answer is ""All of these"".
  • This means that all the listed materials can indeed be used to build the respective types of houses.

Q23: Which of the following statements is INCORRECT for Dussehra? 
(a) People celebrate the victory of Ram over Ravan. 
(b) It is also called Vijay Dashmi. 
(c) Effigies of Ravan and Meghnad are burnt by people. 
(d) It is marked with enactments of Ramlila.

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Ans: (c)
Effigies of Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad are burnt by people.

Q24: Identify the festival being celebrated as shown in the given picture below and tell how people celebrate this festival?
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2A. They put ‘gulal’ on each other.
B. Santa Clause comes to give gifts to children.
C. They go to Church to pray.
D. They go to Gurudwara. 
(a) A and B 
(b) B and C 
(c) C and A 
(d) A and D

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Ans: (b)
The given picture is of Christmas tree. Christmas is celebrated on 25th December every year. On this day, Christians celebrate the birthday of Lord Jesus Christ.
They go to Church to offer prayers. People decorate Christmas tree. Santa Clause gives gifts to children.

Q25: When a person is standing with their back to the setting Sun, which direction are they facing?
(a) North
(b) South
(c) East
(d) West

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Ans: (c)

  • When you face the setting Sun, you are looking towards the West.
  • This means that the direction behind you, or your back, is towards the East.
  • Thus, if you are facing the West, the opposite direction, which is your back, will be East.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is East.

Q26: The _____ brings postcards and ______.
(a) doctor, letters 
(b) plumber, letters 
(c) postman, letters 
(d) pilot, car

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Ans: (c)
Postman brings postcards and letters.

Q27: Which of the following statements is wrong? 
(a) Means of travel help us to move people from one place to another. 
(b) Aeroplane is the fastest means of transport. 
(c) Communication means talking or writing to someone. 
(d) Telephone is the slowest means of communication.

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Ans: (d)
Letter are the slowest means of communication.

Q28: Which of the following services is done by a postman? 
(a) Takes letters and posts from letter box to post-office. 
(b) Takes letters and posts from you to the post office. 
(c) Takes letters and posts from you and post them in letter box. 
(d) Delivers letters and posts to the respective addresses.

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Ans: (d)
Postman delivers letters and posts to the respective addresses.

Q29: Nandu washes and irons our clothes. Who is he? 
(a) Fisherman 
(b) Tailor 
(c) Fireman 
(d) Washerman

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Ans: (d)
A washerman washes and irons our clothes.

Q30: State true or false (T/F) 
(A) An electrician sells medicines. 
(B) A cobbler fixes taps. 
(C) A barber cuts hair. 
(a) T, F, T 
(b) F, T, F 
(c) F, F, T 
(d) F, T, T

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Ans: (c)
An electrician works with electricity, medicines are sold by a chemist. A cobbler mends shoes, taps are fixed by a plumber.

Achievers Section

Q31: It is living, 
It is living, 
I know why!
I know why!
It breathes and _____ and ______, 
It breathes and _____ and ______, 
It’s alive It’s alive 
State what does it do: 
(a) Grows and changes 
(b) Feel and run 
(c) Sleep and move 
(d) All of these.

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Ans: (d)
Living things can grow, feel, run, sleep, and move on their own.

Q32: The three plants given in the table are grouped together because all three:
Characteristics of three Plants
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2(a) Need some shade 
(b) Have thorns
(c) Loses their leaves 
(d) Are shrubs

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Ans: (c)
All the three plants lose their leaves in autumn.

Q33: Study the flow chart and choose the correct statement:
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2(a) A is a rose plant. 
(b) B is a hibiscus plant. 
(c) C is a banyan tree. 
(d) D is a shrub.

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Ans: (b)
Hibiscus is small plant with woody stem.

Q34: Match the below column I with column II.
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2(a) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4 
(b) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 
(c) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3 
(d) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

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Ans: (c)

  • Horse is used for   travelling.
  • Dogs are used for house keeping.
  • Sheep is used for wool.
  • Goat is used for mutton.

Q35: The information given below is about an animal ‘D’.
Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper - 3 | Science Olympiad for Class 2Which of the following animals is ‘D’ most likely to be? 
(a) Rabbit 
(b) Tiger 
(c) Elephant 
(d) Giraffe  

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Ans: (c)
The given information is about an elephant. An elephant has strong fat and thick skin covering its body. It eats leaves, stems and fruits.

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