Rishi's Competition and Prize Details

The video covers a national contest where 2.6 million students participated, and the finalists were narrowed down to two: 12-year-old Rishi and 14-year-old Saketh. The contest involved a humorous discussion about the prize, which was a medal. The final question was about an East African lake with methane gas, which Rishi answered correctly, becoming the winner. Rishi expressed gratitude to his parents and shared his excitement about winning a scholarship, a trip, and a puppy. The video concludes with Rishi's plans and emotions after the win.

How many students initially participated in the competition?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 2.6 million

How many contestants made it to Washington DC?

• 500

• 54

• 100

• 200

What was the humorous suggestion about the prize?

• Melt it down and sell it

• Throw it away

• Give it to charity

• Use it as a doorstop

What was the humorous anecdote involving countries?

• Traveled to France and lost in Spain

• Visited Italy and got lost in Germany

• Flew over Japan and landed in Australia

• Slipped on Greece and broke China

Which East African lake was mentioned in the final question?

• Lake Kivu

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Malawi

• Lake Tanganyika

What did Rishi's parents promise him if he won?

• A trip to Zurich and Paris

• A new laptop

• A scholarship

• A new car

What is the prize for the National Geographic Champion?

• $50,000 scholarship

• A new car

• A new house

• A world tour

What type of puppy did Rishi want?

• Poodle

• Bulldog

• Labrador

• Golden Retriever

What adjective did Rishi use to describe his feelings after winning?

• Excited

• Proud

• Nervous

• Relieved

What is the name of the ship for the Lindblad expedition?

• National Geographic Voyager

• National Geographic Adventurer

• National Geographic Explorer

• National Geographic Sea Lion