Debate

Format

There will be two teams - For the motion and Against the motion of the given topic.
Each team will have 3-4 members. They will have to prepare their material in support or against the given topic beforehand.
Each member will have 2.5 minutes to speak which will be followed by questions put up by the opposing team. Maximum 3 questions can be asked.
The participant will have a minute per question, within which he/she will have to formulate and articulate their answers.
A debate master will conduct and coordinate the debate.

Rules

Both teams need to have equal number of participants.
The matter should be presented in English only.
Participants must not exceed 2.5 minutes time limit for speech and 1 minute time limit for answering each question put up.
The opposing team have to wait their turn to put up questions. Interjecting, interrupting, and cross questioning is strictly not allowed.
The teams have to remain disciplined at all times, and follow all instructions given by the debate master.