What is the GREEN Olympiad?

A. The GREEN Olympiad is India's first annual examination on environmental issues for middle and senior school students. The examination is designed innovatively to test the knowledge of students and also educate and sensitize them in the process. One of its kind in India, the GREEN Olympiad asks questions on air and water pollution, environment-friendly initiatives and practices, land and water resources, forests, wildlife, oceans, socio-economic aspects of natural resources, global climate change, and the roles of society to improve our environment.

Am I eligible to participate in the GREEN Olympiad?

A. The exam is open to students from Standard VIII, IX and X enrolled in a school affiliated to recognized educational board or trust. PRIVATE COACHING INSTITUTE AND SIMILAR ENTITIES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE. Individual registration from students is not accepted.

I am from a Hindi medium school; can I appear in GREEN Olympiad?

A. Yes, of course. The examination is conducted both in English and Hindi. You can opt for either language.

If I already have appeared in the GREEN Olympiad in the past, can I enter again?

A. As long as you are a student in class VIII, IX and X you may enter the contest each year.

I am not an Indian citizen nor do I reside in India, am I eligible for GREEN Olympiad?

A. Yes, you are eligible for the GREEN Olympiad, as it is open to foreign national as well. Since 2001, we have been getting entries from countries including Kenya, Indonesia, Iran, Bhutan, Russia, Nepal, Singapore, Qatar, Sultanate of Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Is there a lower/upper limit to the number of nominations from a school?

A. A school can nominate as many students as it wishes. There is no upper limit to the number of nominations from a school. However, a minimum of 20 students per school is required for registration to the examination.

When is the examination held?

A. The examination is generally held on two dates, once during August and once in September, on Saturdays. Please refer to the registration form for this year to know the dates of examination for this year.

What is the procedure for registration?

A. Schools can register for this examination through the registration form. You can write to us for the form/or download it from the GREEN Olympiad website. We do not accept individual registrations from students.

What is the deadline for registration?

A. To register for the Green Olympiad, send in your applications along with the registration form and draft (details in the registration form) so that it reaches TERI by the last date mentioned in the registration form. Please refer to the registration form for the deadline for this year.

Where the registrations should be sent?

A. Completed registration forms with the bank draft should be sent to
Educating Youth for Sustainable Development
TERI
Darbari Seth Block
IHC Complex, Lodhi Road
New Delhi 110 003

How do I prepare for the examination?

A. There are various ways to brush up your knowledge. Read as many articles as you can on environmental issues in magazines, newspapers, books, journals, encyclopedias. You can watch channels such as Discovery, Animal Planet, and National Geographic. Besides this, you could order a copy of the six volumes of the GREEN Olympiad and TERRAQUIZ: knowledge books on environment. These books have well-researched, unique question banks that will help educate and sensitize students on environmental issues.

How will I know if I have cleared the GREEN Olympiad?

A. The results are posted on GREEN Olympiad website by late October ever year. Also, certificates along with complete mark list will be sent to all participating schools after October.

Are there any prizes for students writing the GREEN Olympiad?

A. Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) awards 'certificates of participation' to all students who participate in the GREEN Olympiad. Merit and distinction certificates are also given to top performers. There is also a cash award for the state toppers. Also, the top 32 performing schools of the GREEN Olympiad are selected to participate in the TERRAQUIZ.

What is TERRAQUIZ all about?

A. The GREEN Olympiad finally culminates into TERRAQUIZ, the first environmental quiz programme for school students. TERRAQUIZ is a 13-episode quiz programme based on topics of daily concern, local as well as global. Each year, seven teams from each of the four zones and four teams from outside India are selected to participate in TERRAQUIZ. It is an interactive quiz and the rounds are designed on the lines of a game show. Attractive audio-visuals impart a unique flavour.

How does one qualify for TERRAQUIZ?

A. When the GREEN Olympiad examination is over, the results are collated and 64 students from the top performing 32 schools are invited to participate in TERRAQUIZ.

What is the visibility of TERRAQUIZ?

A. TERRAQUIZ has been telecasted on a popular television channel, every year. All 32 teams who participate in TERRAQUIZ receive attractive prizes. Schools are also recognized and awarded for their performance.