NSO Olympiad Trainer 2017 PDF

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This is an NSO - 2017 past paper focusing on logical reasoning skills. The questions cover topics like logical relationships, mathematical reasoning, and figure counting. Suitable for secondary school students.

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NSO - 2017 54 26 n 96 ha 74...

NSO - 2017 54 26 n 96 ha 74 Logical Reasoning 73 Ro Q 1. Q 2. There is a certain relationship between figures (i) Find the value of P, Q, R and S respectively. and (ii). Establish a similar relationship between figures (iii) and (iv) by selecting a suitable figure from the given options which will replace the (?) in figure (iv). A B A C B D C D Q 3. Q 4. Some letters are given which are numbered 1, 2, 3, Count the number of cubes in the given figure. 4 and 5. Arrange the letters to form a meaningful word and select the correct option. A 3, 1, 5, 2, 4 B 2, 1, 5, 3, 4 A 21 C 4, 5, 1, 3, 2 B 24 D 4, 1, 3, 5, 2 C 20 D None of these Q 5. Q 6. Find the correct water image of Fig.(X). If in a certain code language, RESULT is coded as TLURES, then how will REPEAT be coded in the same language? A TAEPER B TAEREP C EATREP A D EATPER B C D Q 7. Q 8. Who is standing to the North-East of Puneet? Which of the following options will replace the (?) to complete the pattern in Fig.(X)? A A Ansh B Vineet C Sonali B D Mohit C D Q 9. Q 10. Read the given information carefully and answer the Which of the following figures will continue the question that follows. given figure series? Sarthak and Payal are good in swimming. Payal and Sachin are good in dancing. Sachin and Sarthak are good in playing guitar. Chhavi and Payal are good in singing. Who among the following is good in playing guitar and dancing? A Sarthak A B Chhavi C Payal D Sachin B C D 54 26 n 96 ha 74 Science 73 Ro Q 11. Q 12. Manisha categorised living organisms on the basis Refer to the given flow chart. of body covering. She made four groups of three organisms each. By mistake she placed one wrong member in each group. Identify the wrong member of each group and select the correct option. Group I : Gecko, Python, Capybara Group II : Mussel, Parakeet, Oyster Group III : Dove, Sparrow, Hippopotamus Group IV : Hedgehog, Porcupine, Tortoise Select the option which correctly identifies X, Y A Capybara of group I should be interchanged and Z. with oyster of group II. B Mussel of group II should be interchanged A X : Cotton, Silk; Y : Wool, Nylon; Z : with porcupine of group IV. Polyester, Linen C Hippopotamus of group III should be B X : Cotton, Linen; Y : Wool, Silk; Z : interchanged with hedgehog of group IV. Polyester, Nylon D Parakeet of group II should be replaced with C X : Cotton, Nylon; Y : Wool, Silk; Z : clam. Polyester, Linen D X : Cotton, Silk; Y : Wool, Linen; Z : Polyester, Nylon Q 13. Q 14. Study the given relationships carefully and select Refer to the given flow chart and select the option the option which correctly identifies P-S. which correctly identifies organisms P-S. (i) Pistia : Hydrilla : : Wolffia : P (ii) Pigeon : Ostrich : : Sparrow : Q (iii) Chickenpox : Tetanus : : Mumps : R (iv) Wildebeest : Snake : : Deer : S P Q R S Waterhyacinth Emu Malaria Rhinoceros A Tap grass Rhea Tuberculosis Lion B Lotus Parrot Typhoid Fox C Water lily Vulture Anaemia Bear D P Q R S Cockroach Crab Snake Penguin A Crab Frog Dolphin Parrot B Fish Frog Penguin Eagle C Crab Shark Emu Bat D Q 15. Q 16. Refer to the given food components (P-S) and their Pick the odd one out from each group given below corresponding sources. and select the correct option. P - Drumstick, Broccoli, Celery (i) Haematite, Bituminous, Bauxite, Pyrite Q - Carrot, Papaya, Mango (ii) Malaria, Dengue, Sleeping sickness, Typhoid R - Beans, Pulses, Eggs (iii) Pliers, Scissors, Nutcracker, Crowbar S - Ghee, Butter, Nuts Select the incorrect statement regarding them. (i) (ii) (iii) Bituminous Typhoid Nutcracker A Q keeps our eyes and skin healthy while R A builds our muscles and repair the tissues. Bauxite Malaria Scissors B B Among P, Q, R and S, 1 gram of R produces Haematite Sleeping sickness Crowbar maximum energy. C C P adds bulk to the food and helps to remove Pyrite Dengue Pliers D waste materials out of our body. D Extra S gets stored under our skin and is used when the body does not get sufficient food. Q 17. Q 18. Two identical cans filled with water were taken and Meetu saw a bird walking and scratching the soil three holes were made on each of them at two for worms and seeds. Which kind of foot would the different levels as shown in the figures. bird have? A Select the correct option regarding given can X and Y. B A Force of the water coming out from holes of can X is lesser than force of the water coming out from holes of can Y. C B Jet coming from the can X travels further sideways as compared to jet from the can Y. C Pressure at all the three holes in can Y is D same. D Both A and C Q 19. Q 20. Ruchir had to prepare a list of kharif crops. By The given table shows solubility of three mistake, he put some rabi crops also in the list. Pick substances. The following steps were carried out to out the kharif crops from the list prepared by Ruchir obtain Y from the mixture of substances X, Y and and select the correct option. Z. (i) Filtration (ii) Evaporation to dryness (iii) Addition of water A (ii), (iv), (ix) and (x) only B (ii), (vi), (vii) and (viii) only Select the correct order of steps to obtain Y. C (i), (ii), (vi) and (x) only D (iii), (v), (ix) and (x) only A (i) → (ii) → (iii) B (iii) → (i) → (ii) C (ii) → (i) → (iii) D (i) → (iii) → (ii) Q 21. Q 22. Refer to the given representation of water cycle. Look at the given figure. It shows lunar eclipse. Read the following statements and select the Where is the Earth in it ? incorrect ones regarding labels X, Y, P, Q, R and S in water cycle. A a (i) The physical states of water at X and Y are B b liquid and gas, respectively. (ii) Dew is also formed by the process Q. C c (iii) Process P speeds up in windy condition. (iv) Snow and sleet are the types of R. D d (v) Process S is also responsible for fogging of washroom mirror while we take hot shower. A (i), (iv) and (v) only B (i), (iii) and (iv) only C (i) and (v) only D (ii), (iii) and (v) only Q 23. Q 24. Study the given flow chart carefully. Select the Refer to the given figures of types of teeth (P, Q, R option which correctly identifies P, Q, R and S. and S) in human beings. Select the correct option regarding them. A S is used in tearing of food while P is used in cutting or biting of food. B Q is total 8 in number while R is total 12 in number in human jaws. A C R type of teeth is absent in milk teeth and it B appears in second set of teeth i.e., permanent teeth. D P is total 2 in number while S is total 4 in C number. D Q 25. Q 26. __________ is a form of renewable energy. Refer to the given Venn diagram. Identify X, Y and Z and select the correct statement regarding them. A Coal B Petroleum C Wind D None of these A The process of changing Y into X is called freezing. B The process of changing X into Y is called sublimation. C The process of changing Z into X is called evaporation. D The process of changing Z into X is called condensation. Q 27. Q 28. Study the given relationship. Study the given flow chart carefully regarding planets and select the option which correctly identifies P, Q, R and S. Select the option which correctly satisfies the same correlation. A Limestone : Gneiss : Pumice B Basalt : Granite : Slate C Marble : Shale : Granite D Shale : Basalt : Pumice A Q has rings orbiting it while P has no rings. B Q has breathable air with equal amount of carbon dioxide and oxygen. C S has a lot of rusted iron dust which makes it appear red. D R is also known as morning or evening star. Q 29. Q 30. Two identical iron blocks X and Y being pushed on Which of the following is a physical change? two different surfaces as shown in the given figure. A Cooking of food B Tearing of paper Which of the following is correct regarding X and Y C Burning of wood ? D Germination of seed A Block X requires more force than block Y to move it. B Block Y experience more frictional force than block X. C If same forces are applied to both blocks then block X will move faster than Y. D Both A and B Q 31. Q 32. Shikha arranged four magnets such that one end of Refer to the given figure. each magnet was attracted to its neighbouring magnet as shown in the given figure. Which of the following is another possible arrangement? Select the option which correctly identifies P, Q, R and S. P Q R S Waxing Full Moon Waning New Moon A gibbous crescent A Waning New Moon Waxing Full Moon B gibbous crescent Waxing New Moon Waning Full Moon C gibbous crescent Waning Full Moon Waxing New Moon D gibbous gibbous B C D Q 33. Q 34. Refer to the given graphs representing changes in Read the given paragraph carefully and select the populations of organisms J, K and L in two tanks, X option which correctly fill the blanks (i-iv). and Y over a period of time. Tank X contains Earthquakes are sudden tremors caused due to the organisms J and K whereas tank Y contains disturbances within the Earth's __(i)__ due to organisms K and L. rubbing of __(ii)__ against each other. __(iii)__ is used to record intensity, direction and duration of earthquakes while __(iv)__ is used to measure the magnitude of earthquake. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Core Techtonic plates Richter scale Seismogram A Mantle Techtonic plates Seismogram Richter scale Select the food chain which shows correct linking of B these organisms. Crust Techtonic plates Seismogram Richter scale C Crust Techtonic plates Richter scale Seismogram D A J→ K → L B K→ J → L C K→ L → J D L→ K → J Q 35. Q 36. Study the given figure carefully. What will happen Refer to the given table which shows the to the water level in the tub when some air is characteristics of four animals P, Q, R and S. sucked out of the glass? Which of the following could be mosquito and cockroach respectively? A Water level in the tub will go down. B Water level in the tub will rise. A C Bubbles will appear in the tub. B D Water level in the tub will remain the same. C D Q 37. Q 38. Arti cut out sheets of the same size from four Refer to the given figure representing composition different materials. She arranged them in a straight of air. Identify P-S and select the correct statement. line as shown. She then made a crescent-shaped hole in sheet W. A Animals get R from plants. She then shone torchlight on set-up and saw a bright crescent-shaped patch of light on sheet Y only. Select the option that correctly identifies the B S in the air is needed for burning. materials of which sheets W, X, Y and Z are made up of. C Presence of P in air reduces the rate of burning. W X Y Z D Special bacteria present in soil convert Q in Metal Clear plastic Frosted glass Cardboard A Cardboard Frosted glass Clear plastic Metal B air into a form that can be used by plants. Cardboard Clear plastic Metal Frosted glass C Frosted glass Metal Cardboard Clear plastic D Q 39. Q 40. Refer to the given figure and identify P, Q and R. Refer to the given figure. Identify P, Q and R and Select the option which correctly matches these select the correct statement. parts with the given functions (i) – (v). A Movement of Q around P causes changes in season. B In total lunar eclipse, R is completely masked by the shadow of Q. C In total solar eclipse, R masks P completely. A D All of these B C D Q 41. Q 42. Select the method that prevents soil erosion by Refer to the given graph representing the proportion water. of undigested food in different parts of digestive system P-S. Identify the parts and select the correct option regarding them. A Terrace farming B Wind breaks C Embankments D Both A and C A P is buccal cavity while S is stomach. B Q is small intestine while R is oesophagus. C S is oesophagus while R is small intestine. D P is large intestine while Q is small intestine. Q 43. Q 44. Refer to the given experimental set-up. The given table shows three solids X, Y and Z which can be dissolved in different liquids P, Q, R and S. Which of the following graphs correctly depicts the If solids Y and Z are accidentally mixed up, which changes in the amount of oxygen and carbon of the following liquids is most suitable to separate dioxide gas in the air present within glass case over them? time? A P B Q C R D S A B C D Q 45. If weight of an object is 0.25 kg on Earth then what will be its weight on Moon? A 0.04 kg B 0.25 kg C 1 kg D 0.08 kg 54 26 n 96 ha 74 Achiever's Section 73 Ro Q 46. Q 47. Refer to the given figures representing the Refer to the given experimental set-ups using two movement of joints in our body. Identify the type of identical wooden blocks as shown here. joints P-S and select incorrect statement regarding them. A The hip and shoulder joints are examples of P. B Elbows and knees have R type of joint. Based on the given figures, which of the following graphs is correct regarding the amount of friction C Q type of joint helps the backbone to bend produced between the wooden blocks and their easily. surface? D Wrists and ankles have S type of joint while Q is found between the skull and the backbone. A B C D Q 48. Q 49. Refer to the given figure representing seed Radha carried out an experiment to find out how dispersal. Select the option which correctly fast water can pass through three different types of identifies plants X, Y and Z. soil. She set up the experiment as shown below. Using a stop watch, she measured the time taken for 20mL of water to pass through each type of soil. She recorded the results as shown below: A Identify soils X, Y and Z and select the correct option regarding them. B A Y type of soil is usually found in deserts. B Potters use X type of soil to make pots. C C Soil Z contains nutrients and humus in right proportion which makes it suitable for growth of D most plants. D All of these Q 50. Three similar cages containing same number of pollution sensitive fish X were placed in three different ponds (R, S and T). The given graph shows the change in the number of fish in three cages over time. According to the given graph which pond is most polluted (I) and which pond has the highest concentration of dissolved oxygen in the water (II)? A B C D Answers 4 n 45 Logical Reasoning ha 1.B, 2.D, 3.D, 4.D, 5.A, 6.B, 7.B, 8.C, 9.D, 10.A, 67 Ro Science 11.D, 12.B, 13.B, 14.B, 15.B, 16.A, 17.D, 18.B, 19.B, 20.B, 21.C, 22.B, 23.B, 24.B, 25.C, 26.B, 27.A, 28.D, 29.A, 30.B, 31.B, 32.A, 33.D, 34.C, 35.A, 36.B, 37.C, 38.C, 39.D, 40.D, 41.D, 42.C, 43.B, 44.C, 45.A, Achiever's Section 46.C, 47.B, 48.D, 49.D, 50.B,

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