UILS, Panjab University is organizing ‘Independence Day National Online Quiz Competition’ from August 15th to 20th, 2021.

About Panjab University, Chandigarh

One of the oldest universities in India, Panjab University (PU) established in Lahore in 1882, has a long tradition of pursuing excellence in teaching and research in science and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts, and sports. The glorious traditions of the University established during more than 138 years of its service to the nation are a source of inspiration for the present generation of faculty members and students.

About UILS

University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) was established as the constituent department of Panjab University, in the academic session 2004-05. During a short period, it has emerged as one of the premier legal Institutes in the country with a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Students are trained in the essence of the substantive laws, techniques of procedural laws, methods of client counseling, and skills in legal and social sciences research, etc. The Moot Court Competitions, Client Counselling Sessions, Quiz Contests, Seminars, Group Discussions, and Extension Lectures, etc. are regular features of the academic calendar of the Institute. The Institute’s Legal Aid Clinic, which provides free legal services to the economically weaker sections of the society as a part of the community outreach program of the Institute, also offers opportunities to the students to work in coordination with practicing lawyers.

About Society for Quiz

The Society for Quiz is a constituent society of the University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The Society owes its existence to the vital role played by the quizzes in the learning process. Considering how promising the quizzes are in terms of expanding the horizons of one’s knowledge and improving the efficiency of mind, the Society is completely devoted to organizing various types of quizzes throughout the year, both online and offline. Also, to keep the spirit of competition alive, the Society aims not to limit itself to its home institution but also to reach out to the students throughout the nation. Furthermore, believing in the potential of a quiz as an activity to raise general awareness, the Society is also unrestricted in its choice of topics for the quizzes and is not limited merely to the topics of the law. 

Independence Day National Online Quiz Event

Eligibility

• The competition is open to all the students pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s/PG degree or Certificate course from any affiliated University/College/Institute recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.
• The competition is also open to the school students as well as to the Professionals.
• No restriction on the number of entries from one university/college/institute/school or organization.

Registration

• The Registration for the Quiz can be done by clicking on the link given at the end of this post.
• The last date for registration is August 14, 2021.
• There is no registration fee for the Competition.

Topics

• Constitutional History of India
• Freedom Fighters of India in Pre-Independence Era
• Literature and Publications in Colonial India
• Partition of India in Pre-Independence times
• Integration of Princely States into India
• Freedom Struggle of India
• Role of women in the Independence of India
• Any other topic related to Independence Day of India

Scheme of Quiz

• There will be no negative marking for the quiz.
• All the questions in the quiz will be in the Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) format.
• The participant who submits the quiz earlier will be preferred in case of a tie between participants.
• The participants registering for the quiz via the Google Registration form will receive a confirmation mail from our side.
• The confirmation mail will have the link to join the WhatsApp Group upon which all the important updates regarding the quiz and the link of the competition will be sent.

Mode of Quiz

• The quiz will be played via Google Forms.
• The link for the quiz will be sent on the WhatsApp Group so formed for the quiz.
• The link for joining the WhatsApp group for the Quiz will be sent in the confirmation mail, once the participant successfully submits the registration form for the same.
• Organizers will not be responsible for any technical error in the registration for the quiz competition or any connectivity/device failure during the Quiz.
• The competition has 3 Rounds the rules for each of which are described herein.

Round-1

• All participants are required to attempt the Round 1 of the Quiz via Google Form Link sent on the WhatsApp Group made for the purpose.
• Round 1 will be held on August 15, 2021 (06:30 PM to 07:15 PM).
• Round 1 will consist of 45 Multiple Choice Questions of 1 Mark each.
• The Result of the same will be declared on August 16, 2021, on WhatsApp Group made for the purpose.

Round-2

• The Top 25 from Round 1 will be sent another confirmation mail containing a link to join a new WhatsApp Group for the Round 2 Quiz.
• Round 2 will be held on August 17, 2021 (06:30 PM to 7 PM).
• Round 2 will consist of 35 Multiple Choice Questions of 1 Mark each.
• The Result of the same will be declared on August 18, 2021, on WhatsApp Group made for the purpose.

Round-3

• The Top 10 from Round 2 will be sent another confirmation mail containing a link to join a new WhatsApp Group for the Round 3 Quiz.
• Round 3 will be held on August 19, 2021 (06:30 PM to 06:45 PM).
• Round 3 will consist of 20 Multiple Choice Questions of 1 Mark each.
• The Result of the same will be declared on August 20, 2021, on WhatsApp Group made for the purpose.

Accolades

• 1st Winner will get a cash prize of Rs. 1200 + Certificate of Merit (E-Certificate).
• 2nd Winner will get a cash prize of Rs. 750+ Certificate of Merit (E-Certificate).
• 3rd Winner will get a cash prize of Rs. 500+ Certificate of Merit (E-Certificate).
• Top 10 winners will get a Certificate of Commendation (E- Certificate).
• Top 25 winners will get a Certificate of Recognition (E-Certificate).
• All the participants of the Quiz will be given the Certificate of Participation (E-Certificate).
• All the participants of the Quiz will be given the Certificate of Participation (E-Certificate).

Contact Information

• Kindly mail your queries to swatantratadiwasuils@gmail.com
• You can also contact our student convenors at:
• Vaibhav Goyal (President, SFQ, UILS, PU): 9781520216
• Rabia Mittal (Secretary, SFQ, UILS, PU): 9780212040
• Pranjali Aggarwal (Treasurer, SFQ, UILS, PU): 7858820006
• Ashmin Goel (Event Coordinator): 8684872768

For more information, refer to the official brochure, here.

Social Media Handles

• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

Click here to register for the quiz competition.