Bournvita Quiz Contest

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The Cadbury Bournvita Quiz Contest is an Indian television show that started airing on April 12, 1972. Sponsored by Cadbury India, it is one of India's most famous quiz contests. Originally held in cities across the country, it later became a radio and then in 1994, a television show on Zee TV. Later, the show was shifted to another television channel, Sony Entertainment Television. The show is hosted by Derek O'brien.

According to the show's organizers, they are looking for children with proven talents who have been rewarded by their school. The children who take part must be able to present themselves clearly in Hindi or English. Also, participants should be able to balance their academics with their extra-curricular activities.

The Bournvita Confidence Champion was organised in 2006 and the winner was Palak (a singer) from Queens, Indore and the runner-up was Kiran Pathakota (a Mridangam player) from Bangalore.