20 Maths Olympiad Questions for Class 2 with Answers

Are you looking for Class 2 Maths Olympiad questions with answers?

Regular practice can help Class 2 students improve their number sense, calculation skills, logical thinking, problem-solving ability and confidence.

In this free practice test, we have included 20 Mathematics Olympiad-style questions covering numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, measurement, time, money, shapes, patterns and reasoning.

Try to solve all the questions yourself before checking the answers.

Let's begin!

Class 2 Maths Olympiad Practice Questions

Question 1 – Number Sense

Which is the greatest number?

A. 156
B. 165
C. 615
D. 516

Answer: C. 615

Explanation:

Compare the hundreds digits:

1, 1, 6 and 5.

The greatest hundreds digit is 6.

Therefore, 615 is the greatest number.

Question 2 – Number Names

Which number is represented by:

Three hundred twenty-four

A. 234
B. 324
C. 342
D. 423

Answer: B. 324

Question 3 – Addition

What is:

236 + 142 = ?

A. 368
B. 378
C. 388
D. 398

Answer: B. 378

Explanation:

236 + 142 = 378

Question 4 – Subtraction

What is:

500 − 275 = ?

A. 215
B. 225
C. 235
D. 245

Answer: B. 225

Explanation:

500 − 275 = 225

Question 5 – Multiplication

There are 4 boxes.

Each box contains 5 pencils.

How many pencils are there altogether?

A. 9
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25

Answer: C. 20

Explanation:

4 × 5 = 20

Question 6 – Division

12 chocolates are shared equally among 3 children.

How many chocolates does each child get?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

Answer: B. 4

Explanation:

12 ÷ 3 = 4

Question 7 – Number Pattern

Find the missing number:

10, 20, 30, 40, ___

A. 45
B. 50
C. 55
D. 60

Answer: B. 50

Explanation:

The numbers increase by 10 each time.

10 → 20 → 30 → 40 → 50

Question 8 – Odd and Even

Which of the following is an odd number?

A. 24
B. 36
C. 41
D. 52

Answer: C. 41

Explanation:

41 cannot be divided into equal pairs without a remainder.

Therefore, 41 is an odd number.

Question 9 – Shapes

Which shape has 4 equal sides?

A. Triangle
B. Circle
C. Square
D. Oval

Answer: C. Square

Question 10 – Measurement

Which unit would be most suitable for measuring the length of a pencil?

A. Kilometre
B. Metre
C. Centimetre
D. Kilogram

Answer: C. Centimetre

Explanation:

A pencil is a small object, so its length is conveniently measured in centimetres.

🌟 Challenge Round

Now let's try some questions that require a little more thinking.

Question 11 – Time

If the clock shows 7:00, where is the minute hand?

A. At 7
B. At 6
C. At 12
D. At 3

Answer: C. At 12

Explanation:

At exactly 7:00, the minute hand points at 12.

Question 12 – Money

A notebook costs ₹35 and a pencil costs ₹10.

How much do they cost altogether?

A. ₹40
B. ₹45
C. ₹50
D. ₹55

Answer: B. ₹45

Explanation:

₹35 + ₹10 = ₹45

Question 13 – Money Challenge

Aman has ₹100.

He buys a toy for ₹65.

How much money does he have left?

A. ₹25
B. ₹30
C. ₹35
D. ₹40

Answer: C. ₹35

Explanation:

₹100 − ₹65 = ₹35

Question 14 – Pictograph

A teacher records the number of stars collected by four students:

Riya: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Aman: ⭐⭐⭐

Tina: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Raj: ⭐⭐

Who collected the most stars?

A. Riya
B. Aman
C. Tina
D. Raj

Answer: C. Tina

Explanation:

Tina has 5 stars, which is the highest number.

Question 15 – Logical Thinking

There are 3 red balls, 4 blue balls and 2 green balls.

How many balls are there altogether?

A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10

Answer: C. 9

Explanation:

3 + 4 + 2 = 9

Question 16 – Pattern

Complete the pattern:

🔺 🔵 🔺 🔵 🔺 ___

A. 🔺
B. 🔵
C. ⭐
D. 🟢

Answer: B. 🔵

Explanation:

The pattern is:

Triangle → Circle → Triangle → Circle → Triangle → Circle

Question 17 – Comparison

Which statement is correct?

A. 245 > 425
B. 350 < 305
C. 512 > 215
D. 199 > 299

Answer: C. 512 > 215

Question 18 – Word Problem

There are 28 students in a classroom.

14 students are boys.

How many students are girls?

A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
D. 15

Answer: C. 14

Explanation:

28 − 14 = 14

Therefore, there are 14 girls.

Question 19 – Thinking Question

A number is greater than 40 and smaller than 50.

Its ones digit is 5.

What is the number?

A. 35
B. 45
C. 55
D. 40

Answer: B. 45

Explanation:

The number must be between 40 and 50.

The number ending in 5 is 45.

Question 20 – Olympiad Challenge

Rohan has 24 stickers.

He gives 6 stickers to his brother.

Then his friend gives him 8 more stickers.

How many stickers does Rohan have now?

A. 24
B. 25
C. 26
D. 28

Answer: C. 26

Explanation:

Rohan starts with 24 stickers.

He gives away 6:

24 − 6 = 18

His friend gives him 8:

18 + 8 = 26

Therefore, Rohan has 26 stickers.

🏆 Answer Key

⭐ Check Your Score

18–20 Correct — Excellent! 🏆

Fantastic work!

You have demonstrated strong Class 2 mathematical thinking.

15–17 Correct — Very Good! ⭐

Your preparation is going well.

Review the questions you missed and try similar questions again.

10–14 Correct — Good Start! 👍

Keep practising regularly.

Pay special attention to calculation and reasoning questions.

Below 10 — Keep Practising! 💪

Don't worry.

Go back to the basic concepts and practise a little every day.

Remember:

Every mistake is an opportunity to learn.

📚 What Should Class 2 Students Practise for Maths Olympiad?

The exact syllabus depends on the Olympiad organiser.

For example, the current SOF Class 2 IMO syllabus includes:

• Number sense

• Numerals and number names

• Computation operations

• Length

• Weight

• Capacity

• Time

• Temperature

• Money

• Lines

• Shapes and solids

• Pictographs

• Patterns

• Logical reasoning

• Higher-order thinking questions

The current SOF sample-paper system is designed to familiarise students with the syllabus, question pattern and marking scheme.

Parents should always check the official syllabus of the particular Olympiad before planning preparation.

🧠 How to Prepare for Class 2 Maths Olympiad

A simple preparation cycle is:

1. Learn

Understand the concept.

↓

2. Practise

Solve basic questions.

↓

3. Think

Attempt reasoning and application questions.

↓

4. Test

Take a short timed test.

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5. Analyse

Find your mistakes.

↓

6. Improve

Practise the weak area again.

This cycle can be repeated throughout the preparation period.

⏰ A Simple Daily Practice Routine

Class 2 students don't necessarily need extremely long study sessions.

A simple routine could be:

5 minutes

Revision

10 minutes

Practice questions

5 minutes

Reasoning/puzzle

5 minutes

Check mistakes

Total: About 25 minutes

Parents can adjust the duration according to the child's age, school workload and concentration level.

👨👩👧 Parent Tip

Don't immediately tell your child the answer.

Instead ask:

“What do you know?”

“Can you draw it?”

“Can you find a pattern?”

“What operation should we use?”

This encourages independent thinking.

🎯 Don't Focus Only on Speed

A common mistake is trying to make children solve questions very quickly.

First focus on:

Correct Answer

Then:

Consistent Accuracy

Then:

Speed

A student who understands the question and solves it correctly is developing a much stronger foundation.

📈 Keep a Progress Record

Parents can maintain a simple record:

This makes improvement visible to the child.

🌟 More Olympiad Resources

If your child enjoyed this Class 2 Maths practice test, explore more resources on Olympiad Digital:

👉 How to Start Olympiad Preparation from Class 1

👉 20 Maths Olympiad Questions for Class 1

👉 How to Prepare for Olympiad Exams at Home

👉 Olympiad Exam Syllabus for Classes 1–12

👉 How to Improve Olympiad Score and Rank

We are building a growing collection of Olympiad learning resources for students from Classes 1–12.

Final Thoughts

Olympiad preparation is not about memorising hundreds of answers.

It is about learning to:

Understand

Think

Apply

Solve

Learn from mistakes

Improve

For Class 2 students, regular and enjoyable practice can build a strong foundation for future Olympiad preparation.

So take one question at a time.

Keep practising.

And most importantly—

🧠 Think before you answer!

📚 Learn. Practise. Think. Improve.

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