<h2><span class="ql-size-large">About the Event:</span></h2><p>Dive into the ultimate quiz that brings Music, Entertainment, Literature, Arts and Sports to life! From chart-topping hits to iconic tales, MELAS challenges your knowledge and passion across these vibrant genres. Gear up for a fast-paced, thrilling ride through the world of culture and creativity, where only the sharpest minds will rise&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;top!</p><h2><span class="ql-size-large">Event Details: </span></h2><h2>Round 1 &amp; 2:</h2><ol><li>Each question in prelims carries 1 mark. </li><li>Half marks are provided for partial answers.</li><li>Questions with 2 parts in their answers receive half marks for each part being correct. </li><li>The last 5 questions are the tiebreakers. </li><li>There will be no negative marking. </li><li>Blocks are allowed. </li><li>Participants have 1 minute to answer each question. </li><li>The sum of the scores from both the rounds will be carried over to the next round after getting multiplied by 2, and serves as the starting point for the third round. </li></ol><h2>Round 3:&nbsp;</h2><ol><li>A buzzer system is used to determine which team answers the question.</li><li>The first team to buzz and give the correct answer earns 20 points. </li><li>If the first team gives an incorrect answer, they lose 10 points, and the question is passed to the second team that buzzes.</li><li>The second team to buzz earns 10 points for a correct answer. For a wrong answer, there is no negative marking, and the question is passed to the third team that buzzes.</li><li>The third team to buzz will earn 8 points for a correct answer. For a wrong answer, there is no negative marking, and the question is passed to the fourth team that buzzes, and so on.</li></ol><h2><span class="ql-size-large">Rules and Regulations: </span></h2><ol><li>A team must consist of 3 members. </li><li>All the team members must be from the same college.</li><li>Participants must present a physical college ID card and PID to participate in the event.</li><li>Registrations must be done through the website, and there will be no on-spot registrations.</li><li>The number of questions in each round will be decided based on the number of participating teams.</li><li>The number of teams qualifying for the subsequent rounds will be decided based on the number of participating teams.</li><li>The rules for the block will be explained before the commencement of the quiz.</li><li>The use of electronic gadgets is not allowed.</li><li>Any sort of malpractice will lead to immediate disqualification. </li><li>The decisions of the judges and the organisers are final and binding.</li></ol><h2><span class="ql-size-large">Judging Criteria:</span></h2><ol><li><strong>The team with the highest score wins.</strong></li></ol><p><br></p>