An Ultimate General Knowledge National Challenge

Knowledge Quest Quiz (Edition 1)

S Chand Publishing, a leading educational publisher in India, is proud to announce the launch of Knowledge Quest Quiz, an ultimate general knowledge national challenge. Combining online and offline rounds, this unique hybrid quiz competition aims to engage students across India and highlight S Chand Publishing's commitment to national development and transformative change in line with the NCF 2023 framework.

Eligibility and Format
The Knowledge Quest Quiz is open to students aged 10 to 14 years, equivalent to those in standards 6 to 8, from all schools across India. Teams will consist of two students from the same school, with no specific gender or class restrictions. Participation is free of charge for all schools.
Competition Structure

The competition will follow a three-tiered structure:

  • Zonal Preliminary Round (Online): The initial round will be conducted online, allowing students from all corners of India to participate.
  • Zonal Final (Online): On the same day as the Zonal Preliminary round, the top teams from each zone will compete in an online Zonal Final.
  • National Finale (Offline): The culmination of the competition will take place at a grand event in Delhi on 12th February 2024. The top teams from each zone will battle it out for the ultimate title of Knowledge Quest Quiz National champions.

Important Note: Participants for Round 1 will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. From each zone, first 65 schools will be eligible for participation.

Awards and Recognition
All participating students in the Zonal Final round will receive certificates of participation, while the winning teams at the National Finale will be awarded exciting prizes.
Engagement and Outreach
S Chand Publishing will leverage popular digital platforms to engage students, teachers, and parents throughout the competition. Additionally, traditional media channels will be utilised to promote the initiative and enhance its credibility.
A Call to Participate
S Chand Publishing invites all schools across India to participate in this exciting national challenge and showcase their students' general knowledge and competitive spirit. The Knowledge Quest Quiz promises an enriching and memorable experience for all participants.

Quiz Structure

Online (Platform - Zoom)

  • Involves 500+ schools from eight zones.
  • Only registered schools are eligible to partake in the Round 1 Quiz, which will be conducted in real-time on Zoom by our experienced Quizmasters.
  • The team will log in and enter participant details.
  • Each quiz slot is set at 30 minutes, comprising 20 questions.
  • The team will sit together in front of the same screen and switch on their camera.
  • The session will be video recorded and saved at the back end.

Important Note: Participants for Round 1 will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. From each zone, first 65 schools will be eligible for participation.

Online (Platform - Zoom)

  • On the same day as the Zonal Preliminary round, the most outstanding eight teams from each zone will qualify for the esteemed online Zonal Final.
  • It will be conducted live on Zoom (online) by Quizmasters.
  • The eight qualifying teams will log in from their respective location, device and Zoom, confirm participant details, and take the quiz.
  • Quiz time: 1 hour.
  • Similar to zone preliminary, each team will sit in front of the same screen and switch on their camera. The session will be video recorded and saved at the back end.

Grand Finale | On-Stage (Location - Delhi)

  • The top teams from each zone will battle it out for the ultimate title of Knowledge Quest Quiz National champions.
  • The grand finale will occur in New Delhi on February 12, 2024. It will be conducted live on stage by Quizmasters.
  • The top 3 teams will be distinguished as Winners, 1st Runners-Up, and 2nd Runners-Up.
Zones States Date Round 1 Round 2
North- 1 Haryana
Delhi
Western UP 		22nd December 2023 9 AM to 10:30 AM 2 PM to 3:30 PM
East UP Eastern UP 23rd December 2023 9 AM to 10:30 AM 2 PM to 3:30 PM
North- 2 Punjab
Himachal
J&K 		8th January 2024 9 AM to 10:30 AM 2 PM to 3:30 PM
West Maharashtra
Gujarat
Goa 		9th January 2024 9 AM to 10:30 AM 2 PM to 3:30 PM
East- 1 Bihar
Jharkhand 		10th January 2024 9 AM to 10:30 AM 2 PM to 3:30 PM
East- 2 West Bengal
Odisha
Assam
Arunachal Pradesh
Sikkim
Manipur
Mizoram
Meghalaya
Nagaland
Tripura 		11th January 2024 9 AM to 10:30 AM 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Central Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Chattisgarh 		12th January 2024 9 AM to 10:30 AM 2 PM to 3:30 PM
South Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Karnataka
 13th January 2024 9 AM to 10:30 AM 2 PM to 3:30 PM

Quiz Masters

Adittya Nath Mubayi
Knowledge Entrepreneur | Quizmaster | Co-founder, Quizcraft Global

Knowledge Entrepreneur | Quizmaster | Co-founder, Quizcraft Global

Renowned quizmaster Adittya Nath Mubayi has conducted over 5000 quiz shows and is also ranked among India’s top quizzers, having represented India at the World Masters Quiz. At age 11, he was the youngest finalist on Bournvita Radio Quiz and went on to spearhead research for Kaun Banega Crorepati, conceptualise TV shows like Croma Tech Grand Masters, and host challenging quizzes such as FIT India Quiz, National Safety Science Quiz, and CBSE Heritage Quiz.

Adittya’s enterprise, Quizcraft Global, is an industry leader in creating content for live quizzes, TV, social media, books, radio, and apps. His book series India Unlimited is very popular among students as are the Knowledge Quest GK textbooks. With a passion for quizzing and inspiring youth, he has hosted live quizzes in almost every state of India and has been honoured as a REX Karamveer Global Fellow for his contribution to quizzing for social change.

Mudita Chauhan Mubayi
Knowledge Entrepreneur | Content Creator | Co-founder, Quizcraft Global

Knowledge Entrepreneur | Content Creator | Co-founder, Quizcraft Global

Mudita Chauhan-Mubayi is a devoted mother, a life explorer, and an entrepreneur. Quizcraft Global, which she co-founded in 2001, is today a leading knowledge enterprise with a portfolio of over 5000 quiz shows executed worldwide. Mudita collaborates with educational institutions, corporations, social agencies, and embassies to create content for quizzes across multiple formats. Notable series under her leadership include Inter-DPS School Quiz, Tax Your Brain, Disney Q Family Mastermind, Namaste Thailand, Hola España, Amity Heritage Quiz, and Swiss Quiz.
Mudita’s experience in publishing, writing, and editing spans two decades, with roles at Encyclopaedia Britannica, The Times Of India, TERI, and Penguin Books. She has edited Our Feathered Friends, a field guide to birds written and illustrated by students, and co-authored the popular Knowledge Quest series of GK textbooks and the acclaimed Mythonama: The Big Book of Indian Mythologies, blending captivating stories with engaging activities for children.
Mudita's extensive experience in publishing, writing, and editing spans two decades, with roles at Encyclopaedia Britannica, The Times Of India, TERI, and Penguin Books. Among her cherished projects is "Our Feathered Friends," a field guide to the birds of the Aurobindo Ashram, New Delhi, featuring poems, photographs, and illustrations by children from Mirambika Free Progress School. She has also co-authored the Knowledge Quest series (S. Chand) of general knowledge textbooks and "Mythonama: The Big Book of Indian Mythologies" (Penguin/Puffin), blending captivating stories with engaging activities for children.

Join The Educational Excursion

Embark on an educational journey with a Knowledge Quiz Competition tailored for Grades 6 to 8. Our thoughtfully curated questions span diverse themes: Nature, Language and Literature, Sports and Activities, Science and Technology, History, World, and India. Designed to stimulate young minds, our competition promises an intellectually enriching experience aligned with grade levels. Each question is strategically crafted to foster holistic learning, making the Quiz Competition a unique educational adventure for students.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Schools are required to register their teams for the quiz.
    ● Each team consists of only two members.
    ● Teams can comprise students from the same class or different classes within the school.
    ● The quiz is eligible for boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 14.
    ● Schools and teams participating must be bonafide.
    ● Participants must have access to a computer or laptop for the quiz.
    ● Participants must keep their cameras on throughout the quiz.
    ● Internet connectivity is a must for attending the quiz.
    ● Zoom is mandatory to participate in the quiz.
    ● The quiz's initial two rounds (Zonal Preliminary and Zonal Final) will take place on Zoom within the respective schools. Each team will be allocated an empty classroom within the school for the quiz, along with a coordinator.

  • ● Registration for the quiz is easy and is only through schools.
    ● Schools will appoint a mentor who will be responsible for coordinating the quiz.
    ● The mentor will provide their contact details, including email and phone number.
    ● Once registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email.
    ● Schools will nominate participating team members

  • The Knowledge Quest Quiz is a 3-level competition:
    ● Zonal Preliminary: 500+ schools across India will participate in the preliminary Online Round (Platform – Zoom).
    ● Zonal Final: The top 8 teams from each zone will compete in the Second Online Round (Platform – Zoom).
    The best 1 team from each zone will advance to the National Finale.
    ● National Finale: A total of 8 teams from the Zonal Final will compete in the National Finale.

    Important Note: Participants for Round 1 will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. From each zone, first 65 schools will be eligible for participation.

  • ● Read widely on various topics.
    ● Focus on broad topics and deep dive into areas that seem more relevant to the quiz.
    ● Use Wikipedia to broaden your knowledge.
    ● Read newspapers daily to stay up-to-date on current affairs.
    ● Learn basic information such as the tallest, fastest, oldest, deepest, largest, and smallest of various things.
    ● Create flashcards to help you memorise information.

  • Quizzes are great for team building because:
    ● Team members must rely on each other's strengths.
    ● Team members learn to work together under pressure.
    ● Team members become more knowledgeable as a whole.

  • The team answers all questions as one. Since only one answer option can be provided, the team must discuss beforehand, against time pressure, and come up with one answers.

  • Round 1 and Round 2 will occur on the same day, with the winning team from Round 1 advancing to Round 2, which will also happen virtually on the same day. Rounds 1 and 2 dates are as follows based on their respective zones: North – 1: 22nd December 2023 | 9:00 AM
    East UP: 23rd December 2023 | 9:00 AM
    North – 2: 8th January 2024 | 9:00 AM
    West: 9th January 2024 | 9:00 AM
    East – 1: 10th January 2024 | 9:00 AM
    East – 2: 11th January 2024 | 9:00 AM
    Central: 12th January 2024 | 9:00 AM
    South: 13th January 2024 | 9:00 AM

  • Round 1: 9 AM to 10:30 AM
    Round 2: 2 PM to 3:30 PM
    Dates: 22nd December 2023 to 13th January 2024

  • All schools that register before seats fill up can participate in Round 1.

    Important Note: Participants for Round 1 will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. From each zone, first 65 schools will be eligible for participation.

  • 1 and a half hours.

  • Yes.

  • During the Zoom quiz, participants will answer questions by typing them in the chat box and addressing their messages to the moderators (whose names will be announced during the quiz). Please avoid selecting "Everyone" when sending your answers. For Round 1, answers should be entered in the Zoom chat box and addressed exclusively to the moderators, not to everyone. Once all questions have been answered, round 1 will conclude.
    (Detailed housekeeping rules will be shared during the day of the quizzes.)

  • Questions will be asked from diverse themes: Nature, Language and Literature, Sports and Activities, Science and Technology, History, World, and India.

  • The results for Round 1 of the quiz will be announced by S Chand's team between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM on the day of the quiz after it has been completed. The winning teams will then progress to Round 2, which will commence at 2:00 PM on the same day.

  • Yes, participants of Round 2 will get the Certificate of Participation.

  • Once Round 2 of the quiz is over, within two weeks.

  • The grand finale will take place in New Delhi on 12th February 2024. (Venue details will be communicated to schools after Zonal Finals).

  • Yes, teams will be required to travel for the grand finale along with a coordinator from their school.