JAMMU, Aug 5: As part of the series of events organized under the Independence Day Celebrations–2026, Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College, Jammu, conducted an Inter-Team Quiz Competition on the theme “Freedom Struggle and National Heroes” in the College Conference Hall under the guidance of Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta.
The event was coordinated by the Seminar/Symposium/Workshop Committee. A total of five teams, comprising three students in each team, enthusiastically participated in the competition.
The quiz was conducted in two rounds. Round I comprise of MCQ with 35 questions on key events, movements, and personalities of the Indian freedom struggle.
Round II (Buzzer Round)comprise of 10 rapid-fire questions testing quick recall and deeper understanding of national heroes and milestones of India’s journey to independence.
The programme commenced with a formal introduction and opening remarks by Dr. Balwinder Kaur, Convener of the Seminar/Symposium/Workshop Committee, who highlighted the importance of revisiting the legacy of the freedom struggle to inspire the youth. The quiz proceedings were conducted by Rahul, Semester V student, who served as the Quiz Master and kept the participants actively engaged.
Faculty members Dr. Preeti Gupta and Dr. Muzaffar Sheikh acted as jury members, overseeing the conduct of the quiz, adjudicating responses, and ensuring fair evaluation of all teams.
In the results, Team D secured the first position, Team B stood second, while Team A and Team E shared the third position, reflecting close competition and high performance across teams.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Ajay Singh Dadwal, who appreciated the enthusiastic participation of students and the support extended by the faculty and administration. The quiz was widely appreciated for its academic rigor and patriotic spirit and served as an effective platform to deepen students’ knowledge about India’s freedom struggle and the contributions of national heroes.