PCRA Quiz, Essay and Painting Competitions for School Children, 2018
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Last Updated On : 01-10-2018 Posted By : Admin
Petroleum Conservation Research Association is inviting applications from schools for 3 competitions for children from classes 5 to 10: quiz, essay writing, and painting. The aim of the competitions is to raise awareness among youth about practical conservation tips for the conservation of Petroleum products in industrial, transport, agriculture and domestic sector, and how to practice such tips in their daily lives.
PCRA Quiz, Essay and Painting Competitions for School Children, 2018
DeadlineClosed Eligibility Note: Only schools in India recognized by Central & State Boards of India can participate
Eligibility for the essay competition:
- Students of classes 7, 8, 9 & 10
- One student can participate in only one language
- The essay should not exceed 700 words
- Students must submit the essay in their own handwriting
- The topic for the essay is “Save Fuel for Better Environment”
- Time Limit: 1 Hour
Eligibility for the Painting competition:
- Students of classes 5 – 7 (Junior), Students of classes 8 – 10 (Senior) can apply
- School can conduct competitions in any one or both the categories.
- Use only A3 size art sheet. The work may be executed using pencils, pencil colours, crayons, water colours etc. Use of Collage/Patchwork is not permitted in the paintings at all levels of competition.
- The topic for the painting competition is “Save fuel for Better Environment.”
- Time Limit: 2 Hours
Eligibility for the Quiz competition:
- This competition shall be conducted only online through web portal and mobile application PCRA-Competitions available on Android/Windows/IOS Platform to participate.
- A minimum of 30 students must be registered by the school, for becoming eligible to form a school team for next round.
- Students of classes 8 – 10 can apply
- Questions shall pertain to Agriculture, Conservation, Petroleum, Environment, Transport, General Studies and other categories.
- The schools shall register the names of all Students against the school ID on the portal and all the students can then participate as Individuals in First Round. Each student shall be given a time limit of 10 minutes to attempt the quiz of 10 questions.
- Software will select the two best scoring participants, who will form the School team.
- The School team (two best scoring participants) shall then participate in the second round or District level round, by logging in the portal, in school premises itself. This round will have 15 questions with a time limit of 10 minutes.
- The Zonal Finalists will be invited to participate at the National Finals
NOTE: Children of employees of PCRA are not eligible for the prizes.
Benefits Essay Competition: The competition is conducted in 23 languages. Each of the 23 languages will have first, second and third prizes, as well as consolation prizes.
- First Prize - Singapore Trip & Laptop
- Second Prize - Laptop & INR 20000
- Third Prize - Laptop & INR 10000
- Consolation Prizes - INR 5000
Painting Competition: Each category (junior/senior) will have first, second, third, as well as consolation prizes
- First Prize - Singapore Trip & Laptop
- Second Prize - Laptop & INR 20000
- Third Prize - Laptop & INR 10000
- National level consolation prizes - Tablet
- Consolation Prizes - INR 5000
Quiz Competition
- First School Team - Singapore Trip & Laptop
- Second School Team - Laptop & INR 20000
- Third School Team - Laptop & INR 10000
- Fourth School Team - Laptop
- State Level Winners - Tablet
- District Level Winners - Gift voucher of INR 2000, trophy & certificate
How can you apply? To apply for the scholarship, the school representative must follow the below steps:
- Step 1: Go to this link
- Step 2: Enter the required details
- Step 3: Agree to the terms and conditions by clicking the box
- Step 4: Click to Register
Important Dates
The last date for registration is 30 September, 2018
Terms and Conditions
It is mandatory for the Schools to conduct the competition in school premises in a fair manner. It is requested that all eligible (or maximum number of) students take part in this competition, as this is in National interest.
Contact Details
PCRA, Sanrakshan Bhavan, 10 - Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi- 110 066, Phone: 91-11-26198856, Fax: 91-11-26109668, Email: pcra@pcra.org
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