---Advertisement---

Entertainment

KBC 16: What Was The ₹1 Crore Question That Contestant Prashant From Lucknow Couldn’t Answer?

In the recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, Prashant Tripathi from Lucknow came on the show and won ₹50 lakh with his knowledge.

Amitabh Bachchan’s knowledge-packed, powerful show Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 (KBC 16) is quite entertaining. The show features contestants who are rich in knowledge. Recently, Prashant Tripathi from Lucknow appeared on the hot seat and showcased his remarkable knowledge. He was a rollover contestant who impressed not just with his knowledge but also with his words. Prashant, who works in the Revenue Department, won ₹50 lakh, but he got stuck on the ₹1 Crore question. His outstanding performance even left Amitabh Bachchan surprised. Let’s find out the question that stopped Prashant from winning ₹1 Crore, and also the one that helped him win ₹50 lakh.

---Advertisement---

What Was the Question That Made Him Won ₹50 Lakh?

Prashant Tripathi had used all his lifelines by the time he reached ₹12.5 lakh. But when the ₹50 lakh question came, he answered it correctly without using any lifelines, surprising everyone. Even Amitabh Bachchan was amazed because the question was quite difficult. Let’s take a look at what that question was.

---Advertisement---

Question: Which country was established due to the work of the American Colonization Society in resettling freed slaves back to Africa?

Options:
A. Nigeria
B. Ghana
C. Sierra Leone
D. Liberia

---Advertisement---

Answer: To answer this question, Prashant used the video call lifeline, but it didn’t help. Then, showcasing his knowledge, Prashant answered correctly. The correct answer is D. Liberia.

Prashant Misses Out On ₹1 Crore

Prashant Tripathi amazed even Amitabh Bachchan with his gameplay. At the end of the game, Big B praised the contestant’s knowledge and gameplay, saying, “You played brilliantly.” Meanwhile, his wife supported him every step of the way. When Prashant won ₹50 lakh, the hooter went off before the ₹1 Crore question was asked. In the show, his wife mentioned that Prashant was thinking about what would happen the next day when they got home. She said, “Whether you become a Crorepati or a Lakhpati, you’ll always be my husband.” This made Amitabh Bachchan laugh.

Question: In the 1930s, which of the following was nominated five times for the Nobel Prize by the father of a future United Nations Secretary-General?
Options:
A. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
B. Satyendra Nath Bose
C. C.V. Raman
D. Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: The correct answer to this question is Option A, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. However, Prashant was unsure of the answer, so after much thought, he decided to quit the game and went home with ₹50 lakh.

First published on: Dec 21, 2024 12:34 PM IST


Get Breaking News First and Latest Updates from India and around the world on News24. Follow News24 on Facebook, Twitter.

Related Story

Live News

---Advertisement---


live

IMD Weather LIVE Update: Heavy Rainfall To Lash Multiple States Through Next Week, Alerts Issued

Jul 12, 2025
IMD Weather LIVE Update
  • 19:38 (IST) 12 Jul 2025

    Rainfall In Madhya Pradesh

N24 Shorts Logo

SHORTS

Image Credit - Karun Nair / X-Platform
Sports

ENG Vs IND 3rd Test: What’s Wrong With Karun Nair? A Cinderella Story On The Brink Of A Harsh Reality Check!

Karun was the key player as Vidarbha lifted the Ranji Trophy in the 2024–25 season. He was the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 863 runs from 16 innings.

View All Shorts

---Advertisement---

Trending

   
Hot Links: teen patti winner teen patti joy apk teen patti real cash game teen patti master 51 bonus teen patti master 2024