The first episode of the popular show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ went on air in the year 2000. Amitabh Bachchan hosted it. Till date only Amitabh is stuck on the hot seat. However, there came a year in between, when Shahrukh Khan appeared in place of Amitabh, but Shahrukh was not successful in impressing the audience with the enthusiasm and passion seen in Big B’s voice.
Till now 15 seasons of ‘KBC’ have been successfully aired on TV. Its 16th season is starting from 12 August 2024 on Sony TV. When the season started, the highest amount was Rs 1 crore. Gradually the makers of KBC increased this amount to Rs 7 crore. This game show had a unique pattern. Four options for one question. And one of these options is correct. For every correct answer, the contestant advances to the next level… and the prize money also doubles.
Today we have brought for you, some interesting and difficult questions worth Rs 7 crore asked in the show. You can also try playing them.
1- Indian-origin Leena Gade is the first female engineer to win which of these races?
A. Indianapolis 500
B. 24 hours of le mans
C. 12 Hours of Sebring
D.Monaco Grand Prix
Correct answer: 24 Hours of Le Mans
This question was played by contestant Jasneel Kumar. However, he was not sure about the correct answer, so he decided to quit the game show. He took home Rs 1 crore.
2- Who commanded the first British merchant ship ‘Hector’ to land in Surat?
A. paul canning
B. William Hawkins
C. Thomas Roe
D. James Lancaster
Correct Answer: William Hawkins
3- During World War II, Subedar NR Nikkam and Havildar Gajendra Singh were given the Red Star order by Russia to deliver supplies to which city?
A. tabriz
B. Sidon
C. Batumi
D.Almaty
Correct answer- Tabriz
4- According to Padma Purana, which king had to live in the form of a tiger for 100 years due to the curse of a deer?
A. Kshemadhurti
snake. Dharmadatta
C. false flag
D. Prabhanjana
Correct answer: Prabhanjana
5- Which thesis was submitted by Dr. BR Ambedkar to the London School of Economics, for which he received a doctorate degree 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: The Problem of the Rupee
6- At which place in Shimla did the historic India-Pak talks between Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto take place in 1972?
A. Viceroy Lodge
B. Gorton Castle
C. Barnes Court
D. Cecil Hotel
Correct answer- Barnes Court
7- What were the names of the three football clubs established in Durban, Pretoria and Johannesburg in the beginning of the 20th century with the help of Mahatma Gandhi?
A. Truth Seekers
B. non-violent
C. Passive Resistors
D. Non-co-operators
Correct Answer: Passive Resistors
8- Which is the only bird whose digestive system slows down vegetation like that of a cow, allowing it to eat exclusively leaves and buds?
A. shoebill stork
B. hotgin
C. Shoveler
D. Galapagos Cormorant
Correct answer- Hotjin
9- Which of the following names is not among the three grandsons of Akbar, who were converted to Christianity for some time after handing them over to Jesuit priests?
A. Don Felipe
B. don henrich
C. Don Carlos
D. Don Francisco
Correct answer- Don Francisco
10- Launched in 1817, built by the Wadia Group in Bombay, which ship is the oldest British warship still afloat?
A. HMS Minden
B. HMS Cornwallis
C. HMS Trincomalee
D.HMS Pisces
Correct answer- HMS Trincomalee
Contestants played these questions covering history, science, literature and many topics. Some won 7 crores by giving correct answers and some quit.