The initiative features a competitive framework where a pool of 50,000 multiple-choice questions tests participants on subjects including regional history, mathematics, culture, and governance. Most of these questions are sourced directly from past recruitment tests for positions like patwaris, constables, and Punjab Civil Services officers. After nine digital qualifying rounds, the contest shifts offline to determine district champions ahead of a final showdown.
Key points
Eligibility for the knowledge contest is strictly restricted to Punjab residents aged bet…: Eligibility for the knowledge contest is strictly restricted to Punjab residents aged between 15 and 30 years.
Contestants must advance through nine online phases before competing in two concluding in…: Contestants must advance through nine online phases before competing in two concluding in-person evaluation stages.
Educational institutions across the state have been urged by the government to actively e…: Educational institutions across the state have been urged by the government to actively enroll their students in the challenge.
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CHANDIGARH: Punjab chief minister
Bhagwant Mann on Saturday launched a quiz competition, 'Punjab Da Crorepati', for youngsters in the state, with the winner set to receive a cash prize of Rs 1 crore.
Announcing the initiative, Mann said the competition would test participants' knowledge of Punjab's history, culture, geography, mathematics and various aspects of the state government.
Youngsters aged between 15 and 30 years will be eligible to participate, he said.
"The Punjab government is launching a unique programme for youths -- ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’," Mann said during the launch.
The competition will comprise 11 rounds, with nine to be conducted through an online portal and the remaining two held in person, according to details shared by the chief minister.
"There will be questions like (the TV quiz show) 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', and there will be four options," he said.
The quiz will have a pool of 50,000 questions, most of which will be based on questions asked in recruitment examinations for government jobs, including those for patwaris, constables, Punjab Civil Services officers and sub-divisional officers, Mann said.
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