Jawaharlal Nehru School Bhopal won the city finals round of Pearson National School Quiz competition held here on Tuesday at Asnani School, Bhopal.
The team won the first round and will be representing the region for the nation-wide series of the prestigious competition to be held across 11 cities through the month of November, followed by a semi- final and grand finale rounds which would be organised on December 11, in Bangalore.
Master Kartik Shrivastava and Master Swastik Shrivastava of class VIII of Jawaharlal Nehru School Bhopal won the city finals. As many as 150 of the best teams from across Bhopal congregated to compete for the title. Eight teams qualified for the city level rounds. The competition aimed at creating an opportunity for students to showcase their talent at a national platform featured a perfect amalgamation of individual competition and team collaboration.
The format of the quiz was structured in a manner that not only tests the knowledge of students but also requires them to apply sophisticated team tactics. The students engaged in an intellectual battle throughout the quiz. It acted as a perfect platform for students to learn the importance of fostering team spirit and indulging in healthy competition.
Pitting their wit and knowledge against teams from Delhi Public School, Bhopal, Carmel Convent School, Ratanpur, 3 teams from Sagar Public School, Saket Nagar, Jawaharlal Nehru School, BHEl and International Public School.
Students from Jawaharlal Nehru School Bhopal sustained momentum till attaining the City Finals title at the end. The team scored the highest points in the quiz and answered questions in the shortest span of time. The winning team was honoured by Sumeet Ponda, Chairman, Red Rose Group, Jaisooraj Nambiar, Chairman, Asnani School.