Class II NSO

Past Year Paper 2014

NSO SOF NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
Past Year Paper - 2014
Time: 1 hour
Total Marks: 50
Each question in Achievers Section carries 2 marks, whereas all other questions
carry one mark each.

SECTION I: LOGICAL REASONING

1. Which of the following parts will complete the pattern in figure (X)?

A.

B.

C.

D.

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2. Find the odd one out.
A.

B.

C.

D.

3. ______________ will replace the (?) in the given number pattern.

A. 95
B. 90
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C. 85
D. 105

4. If

is related to 12, then

is related to _______.

A. 16
B. 12
C. 14
D. 8

5. ___________is the heaviest and __________ is the lightest.

A. P, R
B. P, Q
C. R, S
D. S, Q

6. If the chair and the book are interchanged in their positions, then element _______ will
be fourth to the left of the chair.

A. T
B. R
C. W
D. V

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7. There are ____ squares and _____ circles.

A. 2, 25
B. 3, 23
C. 1, 24
D. 2, 24

8. Select the INCORRECT match.

Objects

Number of equal groups

A.
4 of 4

B.
2 of 5

C.

3 of 6

D.
5 of 2

9. If today is Monday, then day after tomorrow will be _____.

A. Saturday
B. Friday
C. Wednesday
D. Thursday
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10.________is shaded with red and _____ is shaded with blue in the given figure.

A. Square and Circle

B. Rectangle and Square
C. Circle and Rectangle
D. Triangle and Circle

SECTION II: SCIENCE

11.Sumit prepared a chart, as shown here. His teacher pointed out a mistake that
he had made in one of the sentences. What should be the correct sentence?

A. A hippopotamus lives on land only

B. It does not have hair
C. It reproduces by giving birth to live young
D. Its young feeds on other animals flesh

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12.Which of the following animals can be classified both as farm animals as well as
milch animals?

A. 2, 3, 5 and 6
B. 2 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 4
D. All of these
13.Which of the features given below best describe the plant whose leaf is shown in
the picture?

A. It is a tree and it has thick and woody stem.

B. It is a large herb and it does not have persistent woody stem.
C. It is a large herb and it does not have persistent woody stem.
D. It is a climber and it needs support to stand.
14.Which of the following plants is X?

A. Coconut
B. Jute
C. Cotton
D. Sunflower
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15. How can you ensure proper care of plants?
A. Water the plants throughout the daytime.
B. Water the plants at noon to protect them from strong heat
C. Clean their leaves regularly
D. Pluck their leaves, flowers and fruits regularly.
16.Foods with lots of sugar and starch are rich in _________.
A. Fats
B. Proteins
C. Carbohydrates
D. Vitamins
17.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT for the plant shown in the
picture?

A. It is believed to be a holy plant.

B. it gives us spices.
C. it is a shrub.
D. it is used to make medicines.
18.The fastest means of two way communication is _________.
A. Telegram
B. Letter
C. Telephone
D. Loudspeaker

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19.In which of the following activities are the bones and muscles being used the
most?

A.

B.

C.

D.
20.If you look around, you will find two types of houses, kutcha and pucca houses.
Select the correct examples for the two houses.
Kutcha

Pucca

A. Igloo

Houseboat

B. Caravan

Stilt House

C. Tent

Bungalow

D. Bungalow

Hut

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21.The given diagram shows shadow puppets which are supported and controlled
by sticks attached to their bodies, legs and feet. They can be moved by
adjusting the sticks attached to them.
Which two human body systems work in the same way as the shadow puppet to
help in movement?

A. Nervous system and Circulatory system

B. Digestive system and Skeletal system
C. Skeletal system and Muscular system
D. Excretory system and Nervous system
22.Ashoks house is built on wooden logs and has sloping roof. Ashok must be
residing in a place where ___________.
1. Flood is common
2. Heavy rainfall occurs
3. Snowfall occurs
4. Earthquakes are common
A. 1 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D.3 and 4

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23. Match column I with column II and select the correct option.
Column I
(Means of Transport)

Column II
(Importance)

1. Rickshaw

(a) fastest means of transport

2. Aeroplane

(b)best for the transport of petrol

3. Ship

(c) Best for door to door service

A. 1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - b
B. 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - b
C. 1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - a
D. 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c

24.A food pyramid guides us about the quantity of nutrients that should be taken
for healthy body. However, in the given food pyramid, some food items are not
placed correctly in the blocks of the pyramid. Identify these blocks.

A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4

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25.Study the given word grid. How many names of the materials that are used to
make clothes are hidden in the word grid?
L

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
26.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the festival of Makar
Sankranti?
1. It is commonly known as the Festival of Kites.
2. It is celebrated in the month of March.
3. It is harvest festival.
4. It is Celebrated in the honour of Lord Ganesha.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 4
27.Select the odd one out.

A.

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B.

C.

D.

28.Read the given conversation between a teacher and her students.

Select the correct option regarding this.

Select the option which correctly arranges the above activities in an order of
performance
A. Varuns father is a grocer.
B. Rams father is a doctor.
C. Shwetas father is a banker.
D. Varuns father is a baker.

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29. Which of the following is the most important practice to stay healthy?
A. Exercising outdoors in fresh air
B. Saying thank you when someone does you a favour
C. Sharing your things with your friends
D. Praying before a meal to offer thanks to God

30.Select the INCORRECT option.

Dos
A. Drink pure and clean water

Donts
Eat uncovered food

B. Wash hands before and after meals

Talk while eating

C. Eat junk foods

Eat food at fixed time everyday

D. Chew food properly

Eat food from roadside vendor

SECTION III: ACHEVIERS SECTION

31.Which of these on unscrambling, gives the name of a wild animal that does NOT
live in a hole in the ground?
A. BRIATB
B. LRIGLAO
C. OSONGEMO
D. KNESA

32.Four different questions were asked to the pupils, as shown below, which pupil
will not able to answer?

A.

B.

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C.

D.
33.What do the given road signs mean for the driver?

1. Do not overtake.
2. Speed limit is 70 kmph.
3. Form two lanes.
4. Give way to incoming cars.
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4

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34.Study the given family tree of Latika. Who is her aunt amongst P, Q, R and S?

A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S
35.Study the given map of a town and select the correct option regarding it.

A. Riyas house is to the North of the shopping mall

B. Cyber hub is to the East of the school
C. Court is to the west of the sports complex
D. Both A and C

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