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- Entertainment
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Kaun Banega Crorepati: Top 10 Most Difficult Questions Asked For Rs 1 Crore And Above
Harshvardhan Nawathe, who appeared on the first season of KBC, became the first crorepati of the show by answering the following question: Among whom of the following does the Indian Constitution permit to take part in the proceedings of Parliament? A. Solicitor General B. Attorney General C. Cabinet Secretary D. Chief Justice Correct answer - B. Attorney General (Image: File Pic) Prashant Batar was Season 4's first crorepati, but he took home only Rs 3,20,000 after giving the wrong answer to the bonus question worth Rs 5 crore: Who, in 1978, became the first person to be born in the continent of Antarctica? A. Emilio Palma B. James Weddell C. Nathaniel Palmer D. Charles Wilkes Correct answer - A. Emilio Palma (Image: X) Sushil Kumar became the first contestant on the show to win Rs 5 crore by answering the following question correctly: Which colonial power ended its involvement in India by selling the rights of the Nicobar Islands to the British on October 18, 1868? A. Belgium B. Italy C. Denmark D. France Correct answer – C. Denmark (Image: YouTube/Screengrab) In Season 6 of KBC, Sunmeet Kaur Sawhney became the second contestant, and first woman, to win Rs 5 crore on the show by giving the right answer to the question: Who is the first woman to successfully climb K2, the world's second highest mountain peak? A. Junko Tabei B. Wanda Rutkiewicz C. Tamae Watanabe D. Chantal Mauduit Correct answer – B. Wanda Rutkiewicz (Image: YouTube/Screengrab) Dr. Neha Shah was the fourth contestant in Season 12 to win Rs 1 crore. She decided to quit the game after not knowing the answer to the following question, which was worth Rs 7 crore: The historic Indo-Pak talks of 1972 between Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto were held at which place in Shimla? A. Viceregal Lodge B. Gorton Castle C. Barnes Court D. Cecil Hotel Correct answer - C. Barnes Court (Image: X) Mangalam Kumar, who was 20 years old at the time of appearing on KBC 12, took home Rs 50 lakh. He quit the game after not knowing the answer to the following question, which was worth Rs 1 crore: Milinda-Panha is a dialogue between King Menander or Milinda and which Buddhist monk? A. Asanga B. Nagasena C. Mahadharmarakshita D. Dharmaraksita Correct answer - B. Nagasena (Image: File Pic) Himani Bundela became the first winner of Rs 1 crore in Season 13 of the show. She quit the game after being unsure of the answer to the following jackpot question, which could have won her Rs 7 crore: What was the title of the thesis that Dr. B. R. Ambedkar submitted to the London School of Economics for which he was awarded his doctorate in 1923? A. The Want and Means of India B. The Problem of the Rupee C. National Dividend of India D. The Law and Lawyers Correct answer - B. The Problem of the Rupee (Image: File Pic) In the 14th season of the show, IIT graduate Ayush Garg took home a cheque of Rs 75 lakh after quitting the show for not knowing the answer to the Rs 1 crore question. The Rs 1 crore question was: Which was the first mountain peak above 8,000 metres in height to be summited by humans? A. Annapurna B. Lhotse C. Kanchenjunga D. Makalu Correct answer - A. Annapurna (Image: YouTube/Screengrab) In KBC 15, Jaskaran Singh became the first crorepati of the season. Having successfully answered the Rs 1 crore question, Jaskaran was unsure about the following Rs 7 crore question and chose to quit the game: According to the Padma Purana, which king had to live as a tiger for a hundred years due to a deer's curse? A. Kshemadhurti B. Dharmadatta C. Mitadhvaja D. Prabhanjana Correct answer - D. Prabhanjana (Image: YouTube/Screengrab) Jasnil Kumar became the second contestant to win Rs 1 crore on KBC 15. When posed the following question for Rs 7 crore, Jasnil was unaware of the answer and made the choice to quit the game. However, when Big B asked him to guess the answer, Jasnil guessed correctly: Leena Gade, a person of Indian origin, is the first female race engineer to win which of the following races? A. Indianapolis 500 B. 24 Hours of Le Mans C. 12 Hours of Sebring D. Monaco Grand Prix Correct answer - B. 24 Hours of Le Mans (Image: YouTube/Screengrab)
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Special exhibition on B.R. Ambedkar opens at National Library of India to mark His 134th birth anniversary
A special book exhibition celebrating the 134th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ramji Ambedkar was inaugurated at the National Library of India . The exhibition paid tribute to the life, legacy, and literary contributions of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution . Shahnawaz Khan, Senior Director at the National Informatics Centre (NIC), inaugurated the Exhibition at the historic library's Exhibition Gallery. The inaugural ceremony was attended by the Director General of the National Library, Ajay Pratap Singh, along with Principal Library & Information Officer Siva Prasad Senapati and other dignitaries, who gathered to honour Ambedkar's indelible impact on Indian society, education, and the pursuit of social justice . 'This exhibition is a humble tribute to a towering figure in India's history. Ambedkar's multifaceted legacy—as a constitutionalist, economist, social reformer, and advocate of equality—remains deeply relevant today. We hope this exhibition will help readers and young minds connect with his enduring vision,' said Singh. Organized by the National Library, the exhibition has been curated with the active support of Gopa Ghosh, Shri Samit Paik, Shri Kumar Saheb, Suboodip Bid, Shri Ghanshyam, and Shri Javed Alam, whose efforts brought the event to life. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo The library has drawn from its vast collection of works by and on Ambedkar to curate the exhibition. It features rare and important titles, including original editions of his seminal works, alongside newspaper clippings from major dailies like The Times of India , documenting epoch-making moments in Ambedkar's life. Among the key books showcased are: The Annihilation of Caste (1936): A scathing critique of the caste system. Waiting for a Visa (1940): An autobiographical work detailing Ambedkar's personal experiences with caste discrimination. The Problem of the Rupee (1923): A pioneering analysis of India's monetary system. The Buddha and His Dhamma (1956): Ambedkar's philosophical exploration of Buddhism and its relevance to social equality. Who Were the Shudras? (1936), States and Minorities (1945), and Pakistan or the Partition of India (1940): Thought-provoking works on social history, democracy, and geopolitics. Also on display are works like Gandhi and the Emancipation of the Untouchables , Rise and Fall of Hindu Women , and Administration and Finance of the East India Company , showcasing Ambedkar's wide-ranging intellectual engagement. The exhibition not only highlights Ambedkar's prolific writing but also includes numerous books authored on his life, thought, and influence. It offers visitors an opportunity to delve deep into the ideas of a man whose vision shaped modern India. The exhibition is open to the public and is expected to draw scholars, students, and citizens interested in rediscovering the legacy of one of India's greatest sons.
