Early Times Report KATHUA, Aug 28: A National Level Online Quiz Competition was organized by the Department of Chemistry, Govt. Degree College Kathua on the topic "Organic and Inorganic Chemistry" based on syllabus of Semester 6th of University of Jammu. A total of 281 participants from different Colleges and Universities from all over India participated and enriched their experience in Multiple Choice Questions on the topics UV, IR and 1H-NMR Spectroscopy, Active Methylene Compounds, Catalysis, Chemical Explosives, Batteries, Fertilizers, s and p Block. A total of 85 MCQ's were asked in the Quiz covering all these topics. The National Online Quiz Competition was organized under overall supervision and Guidance of Prof. Asha Ram Sharma, Principal of the College, by the Organizing committee which comprised of Prof. Rakesh Singh (Convener), Dr. Anupma Arora (Co- Convener), Dr. Pankaj Gupta (Organising Secretary), Dr. Ambica, Dr. Upasna Andotra and Dr. Roshan Pakhroo, members of Organizing committee of the Quiz competition. Prof. Rakesh Singh, Convener of the National Level Online Quiz competition giving details of quiz told that that students from different colleges of Jammu & Kashmir and other states and Union territories like Andhra Pradesh, Gujrat, Karnataka, Kerala, Chandigarh, Maharashtra, MP, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, took part in the competition. He said that UG, PG Students and Research scholars of reputed Colleges and Universities of India participated in the competition. The participants securing 80 percent and above were awarded e-Certificates. He said that it was golden opportunity for the Students of GDC, Kathua to compete with world class Institutions of India and the topic of the Online Quiz "Organic and Inorganic Chemistry" was chosen taking into consideration the syllabus of Chemistry of Semester 6th of University of Jammu. Dr. Pankaj Gupta, Organizing Secretary of the online quiz competition while giving details told that both Mehak Verma, and Manish Kumar of Govt. Degree College, Kathua (J&K UT) secured 98 % and topped the competition. Upasna Devi of GDC,Kathua (J&K UT) secured 97 % marks and stood 2nd . Suhani of Govt Degree College Kathua secured 96 percent and stood 3rd. Mayoor Khan of Govt Degree College Mendhar and Hardev Singh of Govt Degree College Kathua secured 92 % and stood 4th. Principal of the College, Prof. Asha Ram Sharma appreciated the contribution of Department of Chemistry for preparing the students as per latest pattern of MCQ examination during this tough time of Covid-19 pandemic, when regular class work was not possible. He appreciated the efforts of Prof. Rakesh Singh, HOD Chemistry and other faculty of Department for organizing a Quiz Competition in Chemistry, for the overall welfare of students of not only of GDC, Kathua but also for students of other colleges of state and whole of India. |