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Past Year Paper 2014 - Solutions

SOF NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

Past Year Paper 2014
Time: 1 hour Total Marks: 50

Solutions

LOGICAL REASONING

1. B
The correct part which completes the figure is

2. C
The circles in the wings of the butterflies are arranged in a certain order except for
the right wing of the butterfly in option C. Hence, it is the odd one out.

3. A
Each number in the pattern is a multiple of 19.
19 1 = 19
19 2 = 38
19 3 = 57
19 4 = 76
19 5 = 95
19 6 = 114
19 7 = 133
19 8 = 152
Hence, the missing number is 95.

4. A
Twelve lines are highlighted in the figure in blue; similarly, sixteen lines are
highlighted in the figure in red.

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5. C
From the following figures, we deduce that
In the first figure, Q is heavier than S.
In the second figure, P is heavier than Q.
In the third figure, R is heavier than Q.
In the fourth figure, R is heavier than P.

Therefore, we can conclude that R is the heaviest and S is the lightest.

6. B
On interchanging the positions of the chair and the book, the order is as follows:

Hence, the fourth element to the left of the chair is the table which is labelled R.

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7. D
The circles are marked in red and squares in blue.

8. C
Objects Number of equal groups

4 of 4

2 of 5

3 of 6

The following object cannot be grouped into 3 groups

of 6 objects. Hence, it is incorrect.

5 of 2

9. C
Tomorrow after Monday is Tuesday. After Tuesday is Wednesday. Therefore, the
day after tomorrow for Monday is Wednesday.

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10. B
The figure shaded in red is a rectangle. In a rectangle, the opposite sides are of the
same length. The figure shaded in blue is a square. All the sides are equal in a
square.

SCIENCE
11. C
The hippopotamus lives both on land and in water. It has hair on its body. Because
it is a mammal, it does not lay eggs but gives birth to young ones. A young
hippopotamus feeds on its mothers milk.

12. C
Camel, Cow and Goat are milch and farm animals. Camels are specifically raised in
farms in desert areas.

13. C
The given leaf is of a banana plant. The banana plant is a herb because it does not
have a persistent woody stem.

14. A
Coconut is a fruit. We get coir which is a natural fibre obtained from coconuts. It is
used to make floor mat, brushes and mattresses. Coconut oil is used for cooking
and other purposes.

15. C
The best time to water the plants is during the mornings as the rate of evaporation
is less, and thus, the water can seep through the soil.
We should not pluck leaves, flowers and fruits from trees regularly.

16. C
Carbohydrates are a form of sugar. Foods which contain sugars and starch are
broken down into simple sugars which then mix with the blood and give us energy.

17. B
The given plant is Tulsi. It is believed to be a holy plant, it has medicinal properties
and it is a shrub.
It does not give us spices.
18. C
When we use a telephone, we can here the person on the other end immediately.
Hence, it is the fastest way of two-way communication.
Letters, telegrams and loudspeakers are one-way means of communication.

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19. D
The first activity is sleeping.
The second activity is a lecture in the class.
The third activity is washing hands.
The fourth activity is exercising.
Exercising uses the most energy, and thus, our bones and muscles are used to the
maximum.

20. C
A tent can be moved from one place to the other and does not require a lot of
money to build it. Hence, it can be considered a kutcha house. A bungalow is a
pucca house which is made of bricks, cement, wood, glass and other expensive
material.

21. C
The skeletal system along with the muscular system gives support to our body and
help in movement. The bones provide support to the muscles. Bones and muscles
together help in the movement of the body.

22. B
Houses in regions which receive heavy rainfall or snowfall have sloping roofs. The
rain does not accumulate on the roof and slides down. Because the house is built on
wooden logs, it is raised above the ground level to prevent the house from being
submerged during floods.

23. B
Column I Column II
(Means of Transport) (Importance)
1. Rickshaw c. Best for door-to-door service
2. Aeroplane a. Fastest means of transport
3. Ship b. Best for transport of petrol

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24. D
The correct order of the food pyramid is as follows:

25. C
L E A T H E R
B Z P C M O A
N Y L O N F H
A W S T G D K
X O R T I E M
Z O L O V N X
E L W N Z P T

26. B
Makar Sankranti is known as the festival of kites. It is a harvest festival celebrated
every year in India in January.
27. B
With the exception of B, the rest are dry fruits (cashews, almonds and walnuts).
Option B is beans.

28. D
Rams father accepts deposits from the public and keeps them safe. He is a banker.
Shwetas father brings letters and parcels. He is a postman.
Varuns father sells bread, pies, pastries and cakes. He is a baker.

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29. A
Saying thank you when someone does you a favour.
Sharing your things with your friends.
Praying before a meal to offer thanks to God.
These are good habits but do not keep us healthy. Exercising outdoors in fresh air
keeps us healthy and fit.

30. C
We should not eat junk food and we should eat food at a fixed time every day. Both
these sentences are interchanged in the Dos and Donts columns.

ACHIEVERS SECTION
31. B
BRIATB-RABBIT
LRIGLAO-GORILLA
OSONGEMO-MONGOOSE
KNESA-SNAKE
Gorilla is a wild animal but does not live in a hole in the ground.

32. C
1. In the first option: The boys eyes are covered and he is asked whether the soap
is scented. He will answer the question as he can use his sense of smell to smell
the soap.
2. In the second option: The boys nose is covered and he is asked whether the
watch is ticking. He will answer the question as he can use his sense of sight and
sense of hearing to see the hand of the clock moving or hear it tick.
3. In the third option: The boys mouth is covered and he is asked whether the
coffee is sweet or not. He will not be able to answer the question as he cannot
taste the coffee. To know whether the coffee is sweet or not, you need to use
your sense of taste.
4. In the fourth option: The boys ears are covered and he is asked whether the
orchid is purple or blue. He will answer the question as he can use his sense of
sight to tell the colour.

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33. B

- Sign indicates that the speed limit should be 70 kmph.

- Sign indicates that there should be no overtaking.

34. C
After studying the family tree,
R is Latikas Aunty
Q is Latikas Uncle
SP is Latikas cousin

35. D
Using the direction given,
Riyas house is to the North of the shopping mall.
Court is to the west of the sports complex.
Cyber hub is to the North of the school.

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