Expert P V Science College wins the M'lore City Finals of 'Limca Book of Records Quiz, 2011'

Mangalore, November 18: Expert PV Science College on Friday won the Mangalore City finals of Limca Book of Records Quiz 2011 held at Jugul Tower, Mangalore. The young geniuses from the Expert PV Science College in Mangalore would now be amongst the 80 schools to compete in the Semi finals. Not far behind, Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 emerged as the runners up.

Around 132 students from 66 schools participated from Mangalore out of which six schools competed in the city finals -Expert P V Science College, Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Chinmaya High Schol, St Theresa School, St. Aloysius High School Kodalbail and St. Aloysius P.U. College. The winning team was felicitated by Mr. Balaji J.K, Sales Manager-Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt.Ltd, Karnataka.

After the consecutive success of Limca Book of Records Quiz since 2008, this year the quiz is being organized in more than 3500 schools to ignite young minds and make the pursuit of knowledge an engaging yet competitive process.

The multi-city initiative is being launched in partnership with 'Know & Grow with Derek' and involves participation of young minds from classes 8 to 12. As part of the initiative, a series of quiz competitions will be organized in 3500 schools across 80 cities. The quiz competition is divided into four zones - North, South, East and West. The quiz is being organized in three stages - Inter-school level, Semi-Finals and National Finals, from July to December, 2011. The quiz aptly takes its lead name from the Limca Book of Records (LBR) as the record book celebrates the outstanding achievements of Indians across the globe and is a source of inspiration especially for the country's youth.

According to Mr. Balaji J.K, Sales Manager-Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt.Ltd., Karnataka, "At Coca-Cola India, we believe that education is a catalyst for nurturing talent, allowing it to develop and excel. Limca Book of Records Quiz is one such facilitator of knowledge and learning. Such competitions are a great platform for students to learn, be aware and be competitive leading to their overall personality development. Participating in the Limca Book of Records Quiz has always been an enriching experience for the students considering the quality, scope and magnitude of this event. Having garnered an overwhelming response from schools across the country since the last 3 years, we are certain that this year too, Limca Book of Records Quiz will witness similar zeal and enthusiasm from the students. I would like to congratulate the winners of today's competition and wish them all the best for the Zonal Finals.”

Quiz Master Extraordinaire, Derek O'Brien, and founder 'Know & Grow with Derek' will host the National Finals. The entire database including content, research material and quiz software is being provided by 'Know & Grow with Derek'.

Derek O'Brien, Founder, “Know & Grow with Derek”, said “We are once again delighted to be associated with Limca Book of Records Quiz 2011, it has indeed been a great association. Limca Book of Records Quiz is a fun and engaging way to stimulate knowledge and learning amongst students across the country. Since last couple of years, the quiz has received phenomenal response from schools and students and this year too we look forward to receiving similar enthusiasm and participation. So once again, let us all gear up for some great quizzing action.”