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Time Allowed: 60 Minutes 7 Maximum Mark: 100

This Test Booklet contains 12 pages. Do not open the Test Booklet until you are asked to do so.
Important instructions
1. The Answer Sheet is inside this Test Booklet. When you are directed to open the Test
Booklet, take out the Answer Sheet and fill in the particulars carefully with blue/black ball point
pen OR Pencil.
2. The question paper is divided into two sections. Science (40 Questions) and Logical
Reasoning (10 Questions)
3. All the two Sections contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each of these questions has
four options out of which only one option is correct.
4. Each question should be answered by darkening the appropriate circle (A, B, C, or D) with a
blue or black ball pen.
5. All questions are compulsory. There is no negative mark for wrong answer.
6. Answer recorded once in the answer sheet cannot be altered.
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paper.
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 SCIENCE

1 What is the main function of chlorophyll in plants during photosynthesis?

[A] Absorb water [B] Absorb light energy
[C] Absorb minerals [D] Absorb carbon dioxide

2 What is the primary mode of nutrition in fungi?

[A] Autotrophic nutrition [B] Heterotrophic nutrition
[C] Holozoic nutrition [D] Saprophytic nutrition

3 Which part of the digestive system is responsible for reabsorbing water from
undigested food and forming feces?
[A] Small intestine [B] Large intestine [C] Stomach [D] Mouth

4 In a rainforest ecosystem, you notice a plant with large, flat leaves growing under tall
trees. What nutritional strategy is this plant most likely using, and why?
[A] Autotrophic nutrition, as it can photosynthesize under the dense canopy.
[B] Parasitic nutrition, as it lacks access to sunlight.
[C] Saprophytic nutrition, as it relies on decaying organic matter.
[D] Heterotrophic nutrition, as it feeds on insects in the rainforest.

5 In which organelle of a plant cell does cellular respiration primarily occur?

[A] Chloroplasts [B] Nucleus [C] Mitochondria [D] Ribosomes

6 What is the purpose of the oxygen transport system in animals during respiration?
[A] To eliminate excess oxygen
[B] To provide energy to cells
[C] To release carbon dioxide from the body
[D] To carry oxygen from the lungs to body cells

7 During high-intensity physical activities, the human body often switches from aerobic to
anaerobic respiration. Explain why this shift occurs, and what are the consequences
for the body's energy production?
[A] The shift occurs to increase ATP production.
[B] It happens to prevent the buildup of lactic acid.
[C] The shift results in reduced ATP production and the accumulation of lactic acid.
[D] The shift has no impact on energy production.

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 8 In a forest ecosystem, you find a species of plant with highly specialized leaves that
have adapted to capture and store more sunlight. Explain how these adaptations are
advantageous for the plant's respiration and overall survival.
[A] These adaptations help the plant respire at night.
[B] They enhance photosynthesis during the day.
[C] They minimize the need for respiration.
[D] They eliminate the need for water absorption.

9 In plants, what is the role of transpiration in the transportation of water and nutrients?
[A] It creates a vacuum in the xylem, pulling water from the roots.
[B] It pumps water from the roots to the leaves.
[C] It transports nutrients in the phloem.
[D] It is not involved in transportation.

10 In humans, what is the function of the spleen in the circulatory system?

[A] Blood filtration and storage [B] Oxygen transport
[C] Digestion of food [D] Hormone production

11 The structure and function of capillaries in animals are essential for efficient nutrient
exchange between the blood and body tissues. What adaptation allows capillaries to
facilitate this exchange effectively?
[A] Capillaries are large and carry a high volume of blood.

[B] Capillaries have thin walls, enabling close proximity to body cells.
[C] Capillaries are responsible for blood filtration.
[D] Capillaries have muscular walls for efficient blood pumping.

12 What is the fundamental difference between weather and climate?

[A] Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate represents long-
term patterns.
[B] Weather and climate are interchangeable terms.
[C] Weather focuses on a single day's temperature, while climate looks at a year's
average temperature.
[D] Weather pertains to natural disasters, while climate is about daily temperature.

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 13 Select the statement that is not accurate regarding plant reproduction.
[A] In asexual reproduction, new plants are genetically identical to the parent plant.
[B] Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma.
[C] Cross-pollination increases genetic diversity.
[D] Fruits aid in seed dispersal.

14 What is the primary role of the petals in a flower?

[A] To provide support
[B] To protect the flower's reproductive organs

[C] To attract pollinators

[D] To store water

15 Observe the diagram below and identify the part of the flower, which has been
represented by the letter A.
[A] Anther
[B] Stigma
[C] Filament
[D] Style

16 What is the primary purpose of ginning in cotton production?

[A] Dyeing the cotton [B] Separating cotton fibers from the seeds
[C] Spinning cotton into threads [D] Weaving cotton into fabric

17 Arunima takes a fabric X and burns it. She observes the following properties of the
fabric.
(i) It burns but does not melt
(ii) It shrinks from the flame
(iii) It leaves residue after burning which is black, hollow, irregular
beads that can be easily crushed to a gritty black powder.
(iv) It is self-extinguishing
Based on her observation X could be
[A] Silk [B] Jute [C] Cotton [D] Nylon

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 18 Which of the following statements about sericulture is correct?
[A] Sericulture is the process of harvesting silk from mulberry trees.
[B] Sericulture is primarily focused on producing cotton textiles
[C] Sericulture is the practice of collecting silk from spiders.
[D]. Sericulture involves rearing silkworms for the production of silk.

19 When an acid reacts with a metal, what is the product of the reaction?
[A] Water and salt [B] Hydrogen gas and water
[C] Hydrogen gas and a salt [D] Carbon dioxide and water

20 A boy buys common salt from the market which is contaminated with NH4Cl and sand.
The procedure he should adopt to obtain pure NaCl is

[A] Mix the sample in water and evaporate the solution

[B] Mix the sample in water and evaporate the decanted solution

[C] Mix the sample in acetone and evaporate the decanted solution
[D] Heat the sample, then mix in water and evaporate the decanted solution

21 Choose the correct statement about the ion concentration in a solution with a pH of 3
compared to a solution with a pH of 5:
[A] The pH 3 solution has a lower hydrogen ion (H+) concentration than the pH 5
solution.
[B] The pH 3 solution has a higher hydrogen ion (H+) concentration than the pH 5
solution.
[C] The pH 3 solution and the pH 5 solution have the same hydrogen ion (H+)
concentration.
[D] The pH 3 solution is a base, while the pH 5 solution is an acid.

22 Water is an inexhaustible, renewable resource; still there is shortage of water at many

places of the world. It is because
[A] Major part of the water that is present on the earth is not in the usable form
[B] 97.4% of all available water is frozen in glaciers and polar ice

[C] We cannot make use of water that is present in rivers and lakes
[D] We cannot make use of rain water

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 23 What happens to the mass during a chemical change?
[A] It remains the same [B] It decreases
[C] It increases [D] It disappears

24 In the following table, few activities are given:

Number Activity

1 Melting of ice

2 Decomposition of leaves

3 Burning of wood

4 Evaporation of water

5 Digestion of food

6 Spoiling of food

7 Painting of wooden box

Which of the preceding activities involve chemical change?

[A] Activities 1,2,3,5 [B] Activities 2,3,4,5
[C] Activities 2,3,4,6 [D] Activities 2,3,5,6

25 Imagine you have a mixture of sand and salt. You want to separate them. Which
method should you use, and what type of change is involved?
[A] Filtration, physical change
[B] Filtration, chemical change
[C] Distillation, physical change
[D] Evaporation, chemical change.

26 Choose the false statement about velocity.

[A] Velocity is a vector quantity.
[B] Velocity includes both speed and direction.
[C] Velocity is the same as speed.
[D] Velocity can change even if the speed remains constant.

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 27 A rocket is launched vertically upward with an initial speed of 100 m/s. It reaches its
highest point, and then it begins to descend. Calculate the time it takes for the rocket to
reach the highest point and the total time for it to return to the ground.
[A] 10 seconds to reach the highest point, 20 seconds for the whole journey
[B] 10 seconds to reach the highest point, 10 seconds for the whole journey
[C] 20 seconds to reach the highest point, 20 seconds for the whole journey
[D] 20 seconds to reach the highest point, 10 seconds for the whole journey

28 The length of the shadow will be longest when the

[A] Angle between the source of light and the object is 45 o
[B] Source of light and the object are parallel to each other
[C] Source of light and the object are perpendicular to each other
[D] Angle between the source of light and the object is 60 o

29 You have a circuit with a switch, a battery, and a resistor in series. When the switch is
closed, the current flows through the resistor, and it gets warm. What effect does
closing the switch have on the resistor?
[A] The resistor's resistance increases. [B] The resistor's resistance decreases.
[C] The resistor's temperature increases. [D] The resistor's temperature decreases.

30 Which one of the following is the symbol of an electric bulb?

31 Which one of the following statement(s) is / are INCORRECT?

(i) Two thin woollen sweaters are warmer than a thick woollen
sweater
(ii) It saves fuel if we cook food in a vessel which is blackened at
the bottom and polished from the sides
(iii) The cable wires between two poles are left loose, so that in
summers the wires may not break on expanding

[A] (i) and (ii) only [B] (ii) and (iii) only [C] (i) only [D] (iii) only

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 32 Two identical metal blocks, A and B, are heated to the same temperature. Block A is
placed on a wooden table, and block B is placed on a metal table. After some time,
which block will have a higher temperature, and why?
[A] Block A will have a higher temperature because wood is an insulator.
[B] Block B will have a higher temperature because the metal table conducts heat
away from it.
[C] Both blocks will have the same temperature because they started at the same initial
temperature.
[D] It depends on the specific heat capacity of the blocks.

33 What is the direction of conventional current flow in an electric circuit?

[A] From positive to negative [B] From negative to positive
[C] It varies [D] It doesn't exist

34 Look at the following distance – time graph:

The above graph shows that the object is at/in:
[A] Rest
[B] Motion
[C] Uniform motion
[D] Uniform acceleration

35 A point object t P moves towards a convex mirror with a constant speed v, along its
optic axis. The speed of the image
[A] Is always more than v
[B] Is always less than v
[C] Is equal to v
[D] Decreases as P comes closer to the mirror

Questions 36 to 40: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions
36 to 40.
Light is one of the most intriguing and fundamental aspects of our universe. It is an
electromagnetic wave that travels in straight lines, at an astonishing speed of
approximately 299,792,458 meters per second in a vacuum. When light interacts with
different materials, it can exhibit a variety of fascinating behaviors.
Light can be reflected, which means it bounces off a surface, like a mirror, preserving
its angle of incidence. For example, when you see your reflection in a mirror, it's due to
light reflecting off the mirror's surface.

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 Light can also be refracted, which is the bending of light as it passes from one medium
to another. This is why a straw in a glass of water appears bent at the surface of the
liquid. The speed of light changes as it moves from air to water, causing the bending.
Furthermore, light can be absorbed, where it's taken in by an object, converting the
energy into heat. This is why dark-colored objects get warmer when exposed to
sunlight.
Understanding these behaviors of light is not only fascinating but also essential in
various scientific applications and our daily lives.

36 When light is absorbed by an object, what happens to the energy it carries?

[A] It disappears [B] It is converted into heat

[C] It is reflected off [D] It travels faster

37 What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

[A] 100,000 meters per second [B] 500,000 meters per second
[C] 1,000,000 meters per second [D] 299,792,458 meters per second

38 A scientist is developing a new type of optical fiber for use in data transmission. The
fiber must efficiently transmit light signals over long distances. Which property of light
mentioned in the passage is most relevant to this scientist's work?
[A] Reflection [B] Refraction [C] Dispersion [D] Absorption

39 A manufacturer is developing a new type of reflective coating for car windshields to

reduce glare from the sun. The goal is to improve driving safety. Which concept from
the passage is most relevant to this development?
[A] Absorption [B] Dispersion [C] Reflection [D] Refraction

40 In the field of architecture, architects often use principles of light behavior to design
energy-efficient buildings. How can the knowledge of light's behavior, as discussed in
the passage, be applied in the design of energy-efficient buildings?
[A] By designing spaces to optimize natural lighting and minimize heat gain
[B] By maximizing light absorption in all materials

[C] By using dark-colored materials for walls

[D] By avoiding the use of glass windows

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 LOGICAL REASONING

41 In the following alphabet series replace the question mark

B, D, F, I, L, P, ?

[A] U [B] T [C] S [D] R

42 A river flows West to East and on the way turns left and goes in a semi-circle round a
hillock and then turns left at right angles. In which direction is the river finally flowing?

[A] East [B] West [C] North [D] South

43 What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following sequence?

ARRANGEMENTS, RRANGEMENT, RANGEMEN, ?, NGEM

[A] RANGEME [B] ANGEMENT [C] NGEMEN [D] ANGEME

44 Introducing a man, a woman said, “His wife is the only daughter of my father.” How is
that man related to the woman?

[A] Brother [B] Father-in-law [C] Husband [D] None of these

45 Study the following carefully and replace question mark (?).

[A] -7 [B] 30 [C] 40 [D] 20

46 Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series
as established by the five Problem Figures.

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 47 Find out from amongst the four alternatives as to how the pattern would appear when
the transparent sheet (X) is folded at the dotted line.

48 Choose the figure which is different from the rest.

49 Find out which of the figures [A], [B], [C] and [D] can be formed from the pieces given
in figure (X).

50 Group the given figures into three classes using each figure only once.

[A] 7,8,9; 2,4,3; 1,5,6 [B] 1,3,2; 4,5,7; 6,8,9

[C] 1,6,8; 3,4,7; 2,5,9 [D] 1,6,9; 3,4,7; 2,5,8

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 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK

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Test Booklet Code
S 0 7 2 2 NATIONAL TEACHERS COUNCIL

NATIONAL LEVEL

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

Class
Time Allowed: 60 Minutes 7 Maximum Mark: 100

This Test Booklet contains 12 pages. Do not open the Test Booklet until you are asked to do so.
Important instructions
1. The Answer Sheet is inside this Test Booklet. When you are directed to open the Test
Booklet, take out the Answer Sheet and fill in the particulars carefully with blue/black ball point
pen OR Pencil.
2. The question paper is divided into two sections. Science (40 Questions) and Logical
Reasoning (10 Questions)
3. All the two Sections contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each of these questions has
four options out of which only one option is correct.
4. Each question should be answered by darkening the appropriate circle (A, B, C, or D) with a
blue or black ball pen.
5. All questions are compulsory. There is no negative mark for wrong answer.
6. Answer recorded once in the answer sheet cannot be altered.
7. All rough works should be done only in the space provided for rough work in this question
paper.
8. Calculator is not permitted in the examination hall.
9. Candidate should write his / her name in the space provided for the purpose.

Candidate’s Name:
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 SCIENCE

1 Name the blood cells which carry oxygen in our body.

[A] RBC [B] WBC
[C] Blood platelets [D] Antigen

2 Select the chain that contains primary consumers

[A] Grass, Parrot, Snake [B] Snake, Hawk, Tiger
[C] Parrot, Rabbit, Elephant [D] Bacteria, Fungi, Virus

3 Corolla in a flower helps

[A] To produce male gametes [B] To produce female gametes
[C] To hold pollen grains [D] To attract insects

4 Bile juice is secreted by which part of digestive system?

[A] Small Intestine [B] Liver
[C] Pituitary gland [D] Digestive system

5 Which of the following represents the respiration process in Yeast?

6 Assimilation is
[A] The process of change of digested absorbed substances into complex
substances and its use
[B] Utilization by living organisms of absorbed food materials in process of
growth, reproduction and repair
[C] Both the above are correct
[D] None of the above are correct

7 Climate refers to
[A] Average weather pattern at a place taken over a long time
[B] Average temperature at a place taken over a long time
[C] Average rainfall at a place taken over a long time
[D] None of the above

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 8 Observe the diagram below and identify the part of the flower, which has been
represented by the letter A.
[A] Anther

[B] Stigma
[C] Filament
[D] Style

9 In an experiment demonstrating the evolution of oxygen in Hydrilla, sodium

bicarbonate is added to water in the experimental set-up.
What would happen if all other conditions are favourable?
[A] Amount of oxygen evolved decreases as carbon dioxide is absorbed by
sodium bicarbonate
[B] Amount of oxygen evolved decreases as the carbon dioxide is absorbed
by sodium bicarbonate
[C] Amount of oxygen evolved increases as the availability of carbon dioxide
increases
[D] Amount of oxygen evolved increases as carbon dioxide in water is
absorbed by sodium bicarbonate

10 The following diagram shows blood circulation pathway in the heart. Which of the
following correctly shows the relative amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide at P, Q, R
and S?

11 In the autotrophic mode of nutrition:

[A] Food is prepared from simple inorganic substances by the process of
photosynthesis
[B] Food is obtained from dead and decaying organic substances
[C] Food is obtained from green plants
[D] Food is obtained from the host

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 12 Study the given flow chart and select the option that correctly identifies X, Y and Z.

13 Arunima takes a fabric X and burns it. She observes the following properties of the
fabric.
(i) It burns but does not melt
(ii) It shrinks from the flame
(iii) It leaves residue after burning which is black, hollow, irregular
beads that can be easily crushed to a gritty black powder.
(iv) It is self-extinguishing
Based on her observation X could be
[A] Silk [B] Jute
[C] Cotton [D] Nylon

14 Which of the following remains constant when a substance changes from one state to
another at its melting or boiling point?
[A] Density [B] Volume
[C] Temperature [D] Pressure

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 15 Observe carefully the following reaction sequence

What could be X and Y be?

X Y

[A] CaCO3 CO2

[B] H2O CaCO3

[C] CO2 CaCO3

[D] H2O CO2

16 Which of the following do not represent that a chemical change is taking place?
(i) A gas is produced
(ii) Precipitate is formed
(iii) State of substance change
(iv) A new odour is produced
(v) Shape of substance changes
[A] (i) and (v) only [B] (iii) and (v) only
[C] (i) and (iv) only [D] (ii), (iii) and (v) only

17 During the formation of rain, when water vapour changes back to liquid in the form of
rain drops
[A] Heat is released [B] Heat is absorbed
[C] Heat is absorbed first [D] There is no exchange of heat
then released

18 A boy buys common salt from the market which is contaminated with NH4Cl and sand.
The procedure he should adopt to obtain pure NaCl is
[A] Mix the sample in water and evaporate the solution
[B] Mix the sample in water and evaporate the decanted solution
[C] Mix the sample in acetone and evaporate the decanted solution
[D] Heat the sample, then mix in water and evaporate the decanted solution

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 19 Refer the below given flow chart showing the flow of energy in a food chain.

Select the correct statement regarding P, Q, R and S

(i) S helps in cleaning of environment as well as recycling
nutrients.
(ii) The role of Q comes when plants and animals die
(iii) P operates all levels of food chain
(iv) R eats other animals and gets its food indirectly from P
[A] (iii) and (iv) only [B] (i) and (iv) only
[C] (i), (iii) and (iv) only [D] (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

20 Water is an inexhaustible, renewable resource; still there is shortage of water at many

places of the world. It is because
[A] Major part of the water that is present on the earth is not in the usable form
[B] 97.4% of all available water is frozen in glaciers and polar ice
[C] We cannot make use of water that is present in rivers and lakes
[D] We cannot make use of rain water

21 Which one of the following is an example of uniform motion?

[A] A car moving on a road having traffic
[B] A train entering a railway station
[C] Motion of butterfly
[D] An aeroplane flying at a speed of 750 kmh-1 towards east

22 Which one of the following is true for all chemical reactions?

[A] There is a change in volume
[B] Heat is evolved
[C] Chemical bonds are broken or formed
[D] There is a change in mass

23 An atom changes into an ion due to:

[A] Transfer of proton [B] Transfer of electron
[C] Transfer of neutron [D] Transfer of nucleus

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 24 Carefully read the statements I to IV and identify P, Q, R and S
I An antacid such as P is used to cure indigestion
II Lime water contains Q , which turns milky with carbon dioxide
III Soap solution is basic due to the presence of R . It turns turmeric
stain of shirt to red
IV Baking soda is S which reacts with vinegar to evolve carbon
dioxide

25 In sea breeze
[A] Cold air moves from sea towards land during day time
[B] Hot air moves from sea towards land during day time
[C] Cold air moves from land towards sea during day time
[D] None of the above is correct

26 A place X has very hot and humid climate and it receives rain throughout the year.
Which type of climate does the place X have?
[A] Polar climate [B] Temperate climate
[C] Tropical climate [D] Desert climate

27 Which of the following appliances does not work on heating effect of current?
[A] electric bell [B] Electric oven
[C] Soldering iron [D] Electric room heater

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 28 If an object is placed at the centre of curvature C, of a concave mirror, the image is
formed at
[A] Infinity [B] Focus
[C] Between C and F [D] At C

29 Mercury thermometers are not used to measure very low temperatures. Because
[A] Glass crack at low temperature
[B] Heat stops flowing from the object
[C] Mercury freezes at low temperature
[D] Mercury becomes transparent at very low temperature

30 Which one of the following statement(s) is / are INCORRECT?

(i) Two thin woollen sweaters are warmer than a thick woollen
sweater
(ii) It saves fuel if we cook food in a vessel which is blackened at
the bottom and polished from the sides
(iii) The cable wires between two poles are left loose, so that in
summers the wires may not break on expanding
[A] (i) and (ii) only [B] (ii) and (iii) only
[C] (i) only [D] (iii) only

31 Carefully observe the distance –time graph given below. The above graph shows that
the object is at/in:
[A] Rest
[B] Motion

[C] Uniform motion

[D] Uniform acceleration

32 A point object P moves towards a convex mirror with a constant speed v, along its
optic axis. The speed of the image
[A] Is always less than v [B] Is always more than v
[C] Is equal to v [D] Decreases as P comes closer to the
mirror.

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 33 Which radiation in sunlight causes heating affect?
[A] Ultraviolet [B] Infra-red
[C] Visible light [D] All of these

34 . A clinical thermometer has kink in its tube. What function does it perform?
[A] It prevents mercury from coming out of bulb
[B] It prevents back flow of mercury into the bulb
[C] It helps in connecting the mercury tube with the bulb
[D] All of these

35 The length of the shadow will be longest when the

[A] Angle between the source of light and the object is 45 o
[B] Source of light and the object are parallel to each other
[C] Source of light and the object are perpendicular to each other
[D] Andle between the source of light and the object is 60 o

36 Some blobs of wax are placed on a silver ring as shown in the diagram such that PQ =
QR = RS = SP. If the ring is heated at X, then choose the correct option regarding the
melting of wax because of heating.

[A] Only R blob melts.

[B] Blobs R, S and Q melt together.
[C] Melting of blobs occurs in the order R, Q, S and P.
[D] P, Q, R and S blobs melt together.

37 Iron glows in red colour when it is heated to very high temperature because
[A] Heat we supply assumes red colour at high temperature
[B] Mechanical energy is being converted into heat energy
[C] All metal glow in red colour when heated
[D] Heat energy is being converted into light energy

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 38 A pot full of water is put to boil on the stove. Which one of the graphs correctly shows
the change in temperature over a time.

39 Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option
STATEMENT I: A man gets completely exhausted in trying to push a stationary wall.
The work done by him is zero
STATEMENT II: Work done is the product of force and displacement
STATEMENT III: Work can be positive, negative and zero
[A] Statement (i) & (iii) are incorrect but statement (ii) is correct
[B] Statement (i) & (ii) are incorrect but statement (iii) is correct
[C] All the three statements are correct
[D] All the three statements are incorrect

40 A car moves with a speed of 40 km/h for 15 minutes, then with a speed of 60 km/h for
15 minutes, then with a speed of 48 km/h for 10 minutes, then with the speed of
30 km/h for 20 minutes. Find the average speed of the car.
[A] 42 km/h [B] 43 km/h
[C] 45 km/h [D] 47 km/h

LOGICAL REASONING

41 Select the correct option to complete the series

ab__ba__aba
[A] bab [B] abb
[C] aba [D] bbb

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 42 Among B, F, I, k and W, each one of them is of different heights. F is taller than only I,
B is taller than F and W, but not as tall as K. Who among them is the third tallest?
[A] B [B] F
[C] K [D] W

43 Find out which of the figures [A], [B], [C] and [D] can be formed from the pieces given
in figure (X).

44 Town D is towards East of town F. Town B is towards North of town D. Town H is

towards south of town B. Towards which direction is town H from town F?
[A] East [B] South-east
[C] North-east [D] Data inadequate

45 In a certain code, VINAY is written as 98764 and ANU is written as 675.

How is ANUVI written in that core?
[A] 89576 [B] 67598
[C] 65978 [D] 66543
46 Select a suitable figure from the four alternatives that would complete the figure matrix.

47 Select the word which can be formed using the letters of the given word.

Word: ALPHABETICAL
[A] CLINIC [B] CABLE
[C] BEAUTIFUL D] OPTICAL

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 48 Four positions of the same dice is shown below. In this dice which digit will be on the
surface opposite to the digit 4.

[A] 1 [B] 2
[C] 3 [D] 5

49 Choose the set of figures which follows the given rule.

Rule: Closed figures losing their sides and open figures gaining their sides.

50 In the following question consists of a set of three figures X, Y and Z showing a

sequence of folding of a piece of paper. Figure (Z) shows the manner in which the
folded paper has been cut. These three figures are followed by four answer figures
from which you have to choose a figure which would most closely resemble the
unfolded form of figure (Z).

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Test Booklet Code
S 0 7 1 9 NATIONAL TEACHERS COUNCIL

NATIONAL LEVEL

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

Class
Time Allowed: 90 Minutes 7 Maximum Mark: 50

This Test Booklet contains 12 pages. Do not open the Test Booklet until you are asked to do so.
Important instructions
1. The Answer Sheet is inside this Test Booklet. When you are directed to open the Test
Booklet, take out the Answer Sheet and fill in the particulars carefully with blue/black ball point
pen.
2. The question paper is divided into two sections. Science (40 Questions) and Logical
Reasoning (10 Questions)
3. All the two Sections contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each of these questions has
four options out of which only one option is correct.
4. Each question should be answered by darkening the appropriate circle (A, B, C, or D) with a
blue or black ball pen.
5. All questions are compulsory. There is no negative marks for wrong answer.
6. Answer recorded once in the answer sheet cannot be altered.
7. All rough works should be done only in the space provided for rough work in this question
paper.
8. Calculator is not permitted in the examination hall.
9. Candidate should write his / her name in the space provided for the purpose.

Candidate’s Name:
Roll Number :

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 SCIENCE
1 When alcohol was poured on the leaves of a plant continuously, the plant could not prepare
food on its own. The plant failed to prepare food because
[A] Alcohol dissolved the chlorophyll
[B] Alcohol dissolved all the minerals
[C] Alcohol did not allow carbon dioxide to enter the leaves
[D] Alcohol absorbed all the food

2 The bacterium Rhizobium helps the crops to get nitrogen. Select the statement that is
INCORRECT about Rhizobium.
[A] Rhizobium converts atmospheric nitrogen into a soluble form that the plants can
absorb
[B] Rhizobium makes its own food
[C] Rhizobium lives in the roots of leguminous plant
[D] Leguminous plants provide food and shelter to Rhizobium

3 Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct options
STATEMENT I: In saprophytic mode of nutrition organisms take the nutrients in
solution from dead and decaying matter
STATEMENT II: Fungi is a Saprophyte
STATEMENT III: Saprotrophs help in recycling of nutrients

[A] Statements (I) & (III) are incorrect but statement (II) is correct
[B] Statements (I) & (II) are incorrect but statement (III) is correct
[C] All statements are correct
[D] All statements are incorrect

4 Assimilation is
[A] The process of change of digested absorbed substances into complex substances
and its use
[B] Utilization by living organisms of absorbed food materials in process of growth,
reproduction and repair
[C] Both the above are correct
[D] None of the above are correct

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 5 Read the following statement of assertion and statement of reason carefully and select
correct option.
Assertion: Pulmonary artery carries impure blood to the lungs
Reason: Pulmonary veins carries impure blood from lungs to heart
[A] Assertion is true and Reason is false
[B] Assertion is false and Reason is true
[C] Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
[D] Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
6 Given below are the various steps involved in animal nutrition

I Assimilation
II Ingestion
III Absorption
IV Digestion
V Egestion
Arrange them in proper sequential order
[A] III, II, IV, I, V [B] III, I, IV, II, V
[C] III, IV, II, V, I [D] II, IV, III, I, V
7 Which of the following groups represent correctly the substances that the capillaries exchange
between blood and tissues?
[A] Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, RBC, food
[B] Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, food, waste products
[C] Water, Plasma, WBC, RBC
[D] Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, WBC, RBC
8 These are asexual reproductive bodies which are covered by a hard protective coating and they
can survive for a long time. The plants of moss and ferns reproduce by means of these bodies.
They are
[A] Stamen [B] Stigma
[C] Spores [D] None of these
9 Corolla in a flower helps
[A] To produce male gametes [B] To produce female gametes
[C] To hold pollen grains [D] To attract insects

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 10 Arteries are a type of blood vessel
[A] which carry oxygen rich blood from the heart to all other parts of the body
[B] which carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to all other parts of the body
[C] which carry deoxygenated blood and have thick elastic units
[D] None of the above are correct
11 The process of filtering the waste containing body fluids is carried out by blood capillaries in
which of the following parts of our body?
[A] Urinary bladder [B] Kidney
[C] Trachea [D] Artia
12 Which of the following remains constant when a substance changes from one state to another
at its melting or boiling point?
[A] Density [B] Volume
[C] Temperature [D] Pressure
13 You are provided with two solutions X and Y. The colour of turmeric stain on your shirt on
coming in contact with solution X changes to brick red and when in contact with solution Y
changes to yellow. The solution X and Y provided to you are respectively
[A] Soap solution and sugar solution [B] Lemon juice and vinegar
[C] Soap solution and Lemon juice [D] Lemon juice and soap solution
Questions 14 to 17: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Almost all living things need oxygen. They use this oxygen during the process of creating
energy in living cells. Just as water moves from the sky to the earth and back in the
hydrological cycle, oxygen is also cycled through the environment. The cycle that maintains
the level of oxygen in the atmosphere is called oxygen cycle. The oxygen in the atmosphere is
used up in three processes, namely respiration, combustion and in the formation of oxides of
nitrogen. Oxygen is returned to the atmosphere in only one major process, photosynthesis.
Plants mark the beginning of the oxygen cycle. Plants convert carbon dioxide and water into
carbohydrates and oxygen by using the energy of sunlight in a process called photosynthesis.
Animals form the other half of the oxygen cycle. The animals take in oxygen which they use
to break down carbohydrates to release energy in a process called respiration. The carbon
dioxide produced during respiration is breathed out by animals into the air. So oxygen is
created in plants during photosynthesis and used up by animals in respiration.
But the oxygen cycle is not actually quite that simple. Plants must break carbohydrates down
to release energy to carry out their life processes as animals do. During the day, plants hold
onto a bit of the oxygen which they produced in photosynthesis and use that oxygen to break
down carbohydrates. But in order to maintain their metabolism and continue respiration at
night, the plants absorb oxygen from the air and give off carbon dioxide as animals do.

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 14 Read the following statements
I Photosynthesis and Respiration are opposite processes.
II Respiration in plants takes place only at night.
III Plants release carbon dioxide during respiration.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Statements I, II and III [B] Statements I and II
[C] Statements A and C [D] Statement A only
15 Carbohydrates + Oxygen Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy
The equation given above represents
[A] Photosynthesis [B] Respiration
[C] Oxygen cycle [D] None of these
16 The main source of atmospheric carbon dioxide is
[A] Respiration & Photosynthesis
[B] Photosynthesis and Combustion
[C] Respiration, Combustion and Nitrification
[D] Respiration and Combustion.
17 The level of oxygen in the atmosphere is maintained by
[A] Plants [B] Animals
[C] Both of these [D] None of these
18 A boy buys common salt from the market which is contaminated with NH4Cl and sand. The
procedure he should adopt to obtain pure NaCl is
[A] Mix the sample in water and evaporate the solution
[B] Mix the sample in water and evaporate the decanted solution
[C] Mix the sample in acetone and evaporate the decanted solution
[D] Heat the sample, then mix in water and evaporate the decanted solution
19 The process of washing fleece to remove dirt, dust and grease is called
[A] Reeling [B] Scouring
[C] Shearing [D] Grading
20 In which of the following situations a chemical reaction does not occur?
[A] Common salts exposed to air
[B] Coal is burnt in air
[C] Sodium is placed in water
[D] Iron is kept in moist air

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 21 Match the list I with the list II and select the correct option.

List I List II

I Fertilizer P King of chemicals

II Sulphuric acid Q Basic
III Lime water R Magnesium hydroxide
IV Milk of magnesia S Potassium nitrate

I II III IV
[A] S P Q R
[B] R P Q S
[C] S Q P R
[D] S P R Q

22 Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option
STATEMENT I: Cultivation of silkworms for the purpose of producing silk is called
sericulture
STATEMENT II: Silk is called queen of textile
STATEMENT III: Reeling is the process of unwinding the silk filaments from the cocoon.
[A] Statement (i) & (iii) are incorrect but statement (ii) is correct
[B] Statement (i) & (ii) are incorrect but statement (iii) is correct
[C] All the three statements are correct
[D] All the three statements are incorrect
23 Read the following statement of assertion and statement of reason carefully and select
correct option.
Assertion: The substance which shows the nature of a solution as acidic or basic with the
change in colour are called indicators
Reason: Red litmus turns blue in a solution containing vitamin ‘C’
[A] Assertion is true and Reason is false
[B] Assertion is false and Reason is true
[C] Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
[D] Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion

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 24 The substance which form hydronium ions (H3O+) in water are called
[A] Alkalies [B] Bases
[C] Acids [D] None of these
25 Which of the following is NOT true?
[A] Excess CO2 in the atmosphere can cause acid rain
[B] Acids are corrosive in nature
[C] All bases are alkalis but all alkalis are not bases
[D] Salts are formed as a result of neutralization reaction

26 Displacement is the
[A] Shortest distance between initial and final position
[B] Actual distance between initial and final position
[C] Distance travelled by the object
[D] Distance travelled by the object in a unit time

27 An oscillation of a swinging pendulum occurs when the bob moves from X to Y and back to X
again

Using a stop watch, which would be the most accurate way to measure the time for one
oscillation of the pendulum?
[A] Time 20 oscillations and multiply by 20
[B] Time 20 oscillations and divide by 20
[C] Time one oscillation
[D] Time the motion from X to Y, and double it

28 In sea breeze
[A] Cold air moves from sea towards land during day time
[B] Hot air moves from sea towards land during day time
[C] Cold air moves from land towards sea during day time
[D] None of the above is correct

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 29 A man throws a ball with a force 20N. Find the distance covered by the ball if work done is
60J in this process.
[A] 3 m [B] 9 m
[C] 6 m [D] 12 m
30 Study the distance –time graph of two moving vehicles given below and select the correct
statement.

[A] Both the vehicles are moving with same constant speed
[B] Vehicle P is moving non-uniformly and Vehicle Q is moving uniformly
[C] Vehicle Q is moving non-uniformly and Vehicle P is moving uniformly
[D] None of the above is correct

31 Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option
STATEMENT I: A man gets completely exhausted in trying to push a stationary wall. The
work done by him is zero
STATEMENT II: Work done is the product of force and displacement
STATEMENT III: Work can be positive, negative and zero
[A] Statement (i) & (iii) are incorrect but statement (ii) is correct
[B] Statement (i) & (ii) are incorrect but statement (iii) is correct
[C] All the three statements are correct
[D] All the three statements are incorrect

32 Eye of a hurricane is the region of

[A] Very high pressure [B] Full of vapour
[C] Whirling wind [D] Depression and a calm area

33 Which radiation in sunlight causes heating affect?

[A] Ultraviolet [B] Infra-red
[C] Visible light [D] All of these

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 34 Study the following data and answer the question that follows

Substance Density (g/cm3)

Water 1
Mercury 13.6
Sodium 0.97

Which of the following statement is correct?

[A] Mercury will sink in water but sodium would not
[B] Sodium will sink in water but mercury would not
[C] Both mercury and sodium will sink
[D] There is no relation between density and floatation
35 When a liquid in a beaker is heated on a gas burner
[A] Heated molecules becomes less dense and rise
[B] Colder molecules from above move down and get heated
[C] The heat is transferred by convection
[D] All of the above
36 Study the following ray diagrams. P, Q and R represent different types of mirrors

Which of the following is a correct match for the mirrors?

P Q R
[A] Concave mirror Plane mirror Convex mirror
[B] Plane mirror Concave mirror Convex mirror
[C] Convex mirror Concave mirror Plane mirror
Concave
[D] Plane mirror Convex mirror
mirror

37 A convex lens is thick

[A] At the edge [B] In the middle
[C] Same every where [D] No definite shape

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 38 Mercury thermometers are not used to measure very low temperatures. Because
[A] Glass crack at low temperature
[B] Heat stops flowing from the object
[C] Mercury freezes at low temperature
[D] Mercury becomes transparent at very low temperature
39 There are four cups made of different materials; Silver, Aluminium, wood and copper.
In which of them will hot tea remain warmer for a longer time?
[A] Silver [B] Aluminium
[C] Copper [D] Wood
40 The length of the shadow will be longest when the
[A] Angle between the source of light and the object is 45 o
[B] Source of light and the object are parallel to each other
[C] Source of light and the object are perpendicular to each other
[D] Andle between the source of light and the object is 60 o

LOGICAL REASONING
41 Look carefully for the pattern, and then choose which pair of numbers comes next.
9 16 23 30 37 44 51
[A] 59 66 [B] 56 62
[C] 58 66 [D] 58 65
42 The table shows attendance at the football game last week.

Day Attendance
Thursday 24,587
Friday 25,872
Saturday 24,875
Sunday 25,827

Which list shows the days in order from least to greatest attendance?
[A] Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
[B] Sunday, Saturday, Thursday, Friday
[C] Friday, Sunday, Saturday, Thursday
[D] Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Friday

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 43 On Thursday, Officer Rana worked the 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift. At 10:55 p.m. he was called to
the scene of an accident where he remained until 1:30 a.m. How long past his regular shift did
Officer Rana work?
[A] 55 minutes [B] 2 hours, 35 minutes
[C] 2 hours [D] 2 hours, 30 minutes
44 One morning after sunrise Deepak was standing facing a pole. The shadow of the pole fell
exactly his to his body, which direction was he is facing?
[A] East [B] South
[C] West [D] North
45 Look carefully at the sequence of symbols to find the pattern. Select correct pattern.

[A] 1 [B] 2
[C] 3 [D] 4
46 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
hapllesh means cloudburst
srenchoch means pinball
resbosrench means ninepin
Which word could mean "cloud nine"?
[A] leshsrench [B] ochhapl
[C] haploch [D] haplresb
47 Find out from amongst the four alternatives as to how the pattern would appear when the
transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line.

[A] 1 [B] 2
[C] 3 [D] 4
48 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
[A] Unique [B] Beautiful
[C] Rare [D] Exceptional

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 49 Carefully observe the following pattern and complete the series
QPO, NML, KJI, _____, EDC
[A] HGF [B] CAB
[C] JKL [D] GHI
50 These figures rotate in a repeating pattern. Identify the next figure.

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 NATIONAL TEACHERS COUNCIL
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FILL IN THE FOLLOWING ENTRIES

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Roll No:

1. Use only Blue/Black Ball Point Pen to Darken the appropri-

ate Circle. (Pencil can be used for Classes III-V)
Class 2. Please darken the complete circle.
3. Darken ONLY ONE CIRCLE for each Question as
Candidate’s Name (In CAPITAL LETTERS) shown below.

Wrong Wrong Wrong Wrong Correct

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Father’s Name (In CAPITAL LETTERS) 1 B C 4 x
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School Code the Answer Sheet against the number correspond-
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School Name (In running hand) Sheet.
7. Rough work must not be done on the Answer Sheet.
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