The first phase of Raipur City Chapter of the 13th CBSE Heritage India Quiz was hosted by NH Goel World School in the city on Friday.
The Chief Guest on the occasion was M Abhijeet Das, Principal Kaanger Valley Academy. On the occasion, the Quiz Master, Souvik Basu went beyond just asking questions as he enhanced the quizzing skills of the curious minds as well . The Quiz was held as a joint venture between the CBSE Board and AEIN 18 Media Pvt. ltd, a press release issued from the School stated.
The 13th CBSE Heritage India Quiz, 2013 at N H Goel World School CBSE recognises the importance of cultural heritage (Parampara) of our country and believes that it is more than just records of the past, it stated. The CBSE Heritage India Quiz, initiated in 2001, is an inter-school Quiz which has been conceptualised by the Board with the objective of creating awareness and appreciation in the student community towards the rich cultural heritage and diversity of our country.
A total of nine teams comprising of three students in each team participated with great zeal in a closely –contested competition consisting of four rounds, namely Udaan, Kahi Ye Kahi Wo, Chanakya Neeti, and Shatabdi Express, including questions related to Natural Habitat Monuments , Performing Arts and Arts and Craft.
Six teams battled right to the top to reach the second level, out of which the final four qualified, in a nail-biting finish, for the second phase, i.e, the Regional chapter of the Quiz. O P Jindal School bagged the first position with 120 points; Ambuja Vidyapeeth secured the second position with 50 points; Bhawan’s Vidya Mandir took the third place with 45 points and NH Goel World School finished fourth with 25 points.