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Know India (Bharat ko Janiye) Quiz 2018 – 2019

The 2nd edition of the BHARAT KO JANIYE QUIZ 2018-2019 is open ! The Quiz is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi. The first edition of Know India Program was organized by the Government of India in 2015-16.

Participation is open to all NRIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals between the age group of 15-35 years. This shall be deemed to include all persons born not before 01 January 1984 and not after 1 January 2004.

Indian Government’s Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz contest is a good opportunity for Indian diaspora youth and students of Indian languages and culture to test and exhibit their knowledge about India in an array of topics including culture, literature, economy, cinema, democracy, languages, heritage, education and freedom movement. The quiz also includes questions on eminent leaders, celebrities and achievers of India.

The Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz contest 2018-19 will be conducted in four rounds. Indian Missions and Embassies abroad will execute the first round of the Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz contest from 16 to 30 September 2018. The second round is an online test and it will be executed by the Ministry of External Affairs. The third and the fourth rounds (semi-final and final) will be conducted in New Delhi. 20 finalists will be selected in the second round on the basis of their performance in the second round (online) and will be invited to participate in the third round in India and to attend an orientation workshop. Government of India will bear international airfare and all expenses including board and lodging for a 15-day tour in India. Participants will visit Delhi, Agra and one State for familiarization.

Out of the 20 finalists, three winners will be selected in the final round. They will be awarded gold, silver and bronze medals at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2019.

Register online on the webpage: https://www.bharatkojaniye.in/about_quiz