Soozhal: An Environment and Sustainability Quiz is a flagship initiative of the Department of Climate Change and Environment, Government of Tamil Nadu, designed to promote environmental awareness, climate consciousness, and sustainable thinking among school students. The quiz aims to inspire young minds to understand the interconnections between people, nature, and the planet, and to encourage action-oriented learning towards a greener and more sustainable future.
Through a multi-level competition, spanning Online Preliminaries, District Rounds, Zonal Finals, and a grand State Finale in Chennai, students from across Tamil Nadu will engage in a journey of curiosity, knowledge, and responsibility toward the environment.
Who can participate?
Students from Classes 6 to 9, studying in schools across Tamil Nadu.
Team Composition
Each team shall consist of two students from any class between 6th and 9th, belonging to the same school.
Each school may register a maximum of five teams.
Topics
The quiz will focus on general themes related to Environment and Sustainability, including but not limited to:
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Conservation of natural resources
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Climate change and global warming
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Biodiversity and wildlife
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Renewable energy and waste management
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Sustainable living and environmental practices.
Prizes
State Final Winner: ₹50,000/team
State Runner-Up: ₹30,000/team
State 2nd Runner-Up: 20,000/team
Other finalists: ₹5,000/team
Digital participation certificates to all + Goodies for teams qualifying at various levels.
If you have any queries, send an email to soozhal@tackon.org