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        <h1 style="margin:0; font-size: 36px;">Fit India Quiz 2026</h1>
        <p style="font-size: 20px; margin-top: 15px; opacity: 0.9;">Knowledge, Fitness, and National Glory – Represent Your School!</p>
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        <h2>1. Important Dates & Quiz Schedule</h2>
        <p>The <strong>Fit India Quiz</strong> is an initiative under the Fit India Movement. It is conducted in multiple stages, starting from an online Preliminary round hosted by the <strong>National Testing Agency (NTA)</strong>.</p>
        
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                    <tr><td>School Registration Window</td><td><strong>September – October 2026</strong></td></tr>
                    <tr><td>NTA Preliminary Round (Online)</td><td><strong>November 2026</strong></td></tr>
                    <tr><td>State/UT Rounds</td><td><strong>December 2026 – January 2027</strong></td></tr>
                    <tr><td>National Grand Finale</td><td><strong>February 2027</strong></td></tr>
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        <h2>2. Prize Money & Recognition</h2>
        <p>This quiz offers one of the highest prize pools for school students in India. Prizes are awarded to both the winning students and their respective schools.</p>
        
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            <h3 style="color: #166534; margin-top: 0;">National Champions</h3>
            <p style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin: 10px 0;">School Prize: ₹25,00,000 | Student Prize: ₹2,50,000</p>
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            <p style="margin: 0;">State Champions also receive significant cash awards ranging from ₹1 Lakh to ₹2.5 Lakh.</p>
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        <h2>3. How to Register: A Guide for Schools</h2>
        <p>Individual students cannot register directly. The registration must be initiated by the <strong>School Head/Principal</strong>.</p>
        
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            <strong>STEP 01: School Registration</strong><br>
            The school registers on the official Fit India portal and receives a unique login ID.
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            <strong>STEP 02: Candidate Nomination</strong><br>
            The school nominates a minimum of two students to participate. There is no upper limit on the number of students a school can nominate.
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            <strong>STEP 03: Fee Payment</strong><br>
            A nominal registration fee (usually ₹100-₹200 per student) is paid by the school online.
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            <strong>STEP 04: Admit Card & Exam</strong><br>
            NTA issues admit cards for the Preliminary Round, which is an internet-based test taken from home or school.
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        <h2>4. Syllabus & Exam Pattern</h2>
        <p>The quiz evaluates a student's awareness of Indian sports, fitness, and nutrition. The syllabus is designed to be inclusive of local and indigenous sports.</p>
        
        

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            <li><strong>Indian Sports History:</strong> Achievements in Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games.</li>
            <li><strong>Indigenous Games:</strong> Knowledge of Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Gilli Danda, etc.</li>
            <li><strong>Fitness & Nutrition:</strong> Basics of a healthy diet, hydration, and daily exercise.</li>
            <li><strong>Yoga:</strong> Common Asanas and the history of Yoga in India.</li>
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                    <tr><td>Preliminary Round</td><td>Multiple Choice (MCQ)</td><td>75 Questions</td></tr>
                    <tr><td>State Round</td><td>Live Quiz / Buzzers</td><td>Varies by State</td></tr>
                    <tr><td>National Finale</td><td>Live TV Broadcast</td><td>Varies by Round</td></tr>
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        <h2>5. How to Win: Preparation Tips</h2>
        <p>To reach the National Finale, students need more than just textbook knowledge. They need to be updated with current sporting events.</p>
        
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            <strong>Expert Tips:</strong>
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                <li><strong>Follow Fit India Social Media:</strong> Many questions are based on content posted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.</li>
                <li><strong>Sports Biographies:</strong> Read about the lives of legends like Dhyan Chand, Milkha Singh, and P.V. Sindhu.</li>
                <li><strong>Indigenous Sports:</strong> Don't ignore traditional Indian games; they carry significant weightage in the quiz.</li>
                <li><strong>Mock Quizzes:</strong> Use the Fit India mobile app to practice previous years' question sets.</li>
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            <p><strong>Official Website:</strong> <a href="https://fitindia.gov.in/quiz" target="_blank" style="color:#ea580c; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none;">fitindia.gov.in/quiz</a></p>
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