Unicus Science Olympiad (USO) Class 3 Sample Paper

Sample Paper
(2020-21)

Class 3
Unicus Science Olympiad

Section – Class* Total Marks per Total
*Syllabus covered Questions Questions Questions
Classic Section – Class 2 23 1 23
Classic Section – Class 1 7 1 7
Scholar Section – Class 2 7 2 14
Scholar Section – Class 1 3 2 6
Grand Total 40 50

1. Observe the picture given below and answer the following question:
What is common between the food items shown below?

a) All are spices which are used in daily cooking.
b) All are pulses.
c) All are cereals.
d) All are fibers.

Correct Answer: c 1 Mark

2. Match the animals in column I with the sound they make in column II and select the
correct option:

Column I Column II
1. Dog p. Bleat
2. Giraffe q. Bark
3. Pig r. Roar
4. Lion s. Grunt

a) 1 - q, 2 - p, 3 - r, 4 – s b) 1 - q, 2 - p, 3 - s, 4 – r
c) 1 - p, 2 - q, 3 - r, 4 – s d) 1 - s, 2 - r, 3 - p, 4 – q

Correct Answer: b 1 Mark

3. Garima is going for summer vacation to her aunt's place who lives in Meghalaya where
it rains a lot.
Which of the following is the most essential clothing Garima should carry with her to
have a comfortable stay at her aunt’s place?

a) b)

c) d)

Correct Answer: c 1 Mark

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4. Which of the following is an INCORRECT match?

1. Root - Carrot and beetroot
2. Flower - Broccoli and cauliflower
3. Stem - Wheat and gram
4. Seed - Ginger and potato

a) Both 1 and 2 b) Both 3 and 4
c) Both 2 and 4 d) Both 1 and 3

Correct Answer: b 1 Mark

5. Which of the following mode of land transport is peculiar in carrying passengers from
one place to another for short distance as well as long distance?

a) b)

c) d)

Correct Answer: c 1 Mark

6. Identify the CORRECT statement related to the occupations of people:

a) Chemist sells medicines.
b) Plumber builds houses with cement and bricks.
c) Baker serves food in a restaurant.
d) Driver cleans toilet and sweeps the floor.

Correct Answer: a 1 Mark

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7. Four students made the following statements?

Rakesh: Gurpurab is one of our national festivals.
Deepak: On Independence Day, parade is held at Raj Path.
Mahima: Republic day is celebrated on 26th January every year.
Suresh: Durga puja is celebrated in autumn season.

Who among them spoke correctly?
a) Deepak only b) Mahima only
c) Both Rakesh and Deepak d) Both Mahima and Suresh

Correct Answer: d 1 Mark

8. Which of the following food item is a very good source of iron and helps in the formation
of blood?

a) b)

c) d)

Correct Answer: a 1 Mark

9. Given below are some features of animals found in a particular habitat:
1. They can live without water for a long period of time.
2. Their colour generally matches with the surroundings.
3. They have huge padded feet.

Which of these is the habitat of the given animals?

a) Mountains b) Polar regions
c) Grasslands d) Desert regions

Correct Answer: d 2 Marks

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10. Read the clues given below and identify the planet:
Clue 1: It is so big that all the planets of the solar system can easily fit inside it.
Clue 2: It completes one rotation in about 10 hours.
Clue 3: It is also known as the windy planet
a) Mars b) Saturn
c) Jupiter d) Uranus

Correct Answer: c 2 Marks

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