The South City International school’s auditorium was buzzing with young quizzers on November 23 who had assembled to participate in the coveted The CHC Heritage Quiz for Schools organised by the Calcutta Heritage Collective (CHC). This year, questions were asked on Kolkata, Bihar and the northeast. 

Six teams with three participants each qualified for the final. South City International School, B.D. Memorial International, St. Xavier’s Collegiate School, Mahadevi Birla World Academy, Garden High School and Birla High School battled it out for the top positions.

There were 6 rounds, two each spearheaded by quiz masters and members of CHC Jayashree Mohanka, Supriya Newar, and Oindrilla Dutt; and a special live round. Having sent in her questions through video recordings, Usha Uthup was the guest quiz master. 

The questions ranged from built heritage to culture, art forms, Unesco’s world heritage sites, food, fashion and more. The quiz masters used visuals, music and live demonstrations. 

After seven gruelling rounds, Birla High School emerged winners followed by Mahadevi Birla World Academy and BDM International School as the runners-up.