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.

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.

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

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.