KBC 15: Mayank of Haryana becomes the youngest millionaire, Amitabh Bachchan hugs him
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New Delhi (Uttam Hindu News): Mayank, a class 8 student, has created history by winning Rs 1 crore in the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’. Mayank, a resident of Mahendragarh, Haryana, won an amount of Rs 1 crore in ‘KBC Juniors Week’. Show host Amitabh Bachchan was very happy and impressed with Mayank’s performance.
In the question of one crore, Mayank was asked, “Which European cartographer is credited with making the map in which the newly discovered island was named ‘America’?”
The options given were- A: Abraham Ortelius, B: Gerardus Mercator, C: Giovanni Battista Agnese and D: Martin Waldseemüller.
Correct answer: Martin Waldseemüller
On this question, Mayank used his remaining lifeline ‘Ask the Expert’ and gave the correct answer – ‘Martin Waldseemüller’.
Mayank started crying after winning such a huge amount and hugged his parents and the actor.
Big B said, “Let me tell the audience that he is the youngest Crorepati winner.”
After this, for the question of seven crores, he was asked, “Subedar NR Nikkam and Havildar Gajendra Singh were awarded the Order of the Red Star by Russia for delivering supplies to which city during the Second World War?”
The options were: A: Tabriz, B: Sidon, C: Batumi, D: Almaty.
On this question Mayank decided to quit the game and took Rs 1 crore.
The correct answer to the question of Rs 7 crore was Tabriz.
Mayank said: “I feel very fortunate that I got the opportunity to showcase my knowledge on ‘KBC Juniors Week’ and play the game in front of Amitabh sir, who inspired me throughout.
He said, “Being the youngest contestant and winning such a huge amount is a proud moment for me and my family. We are big fans of the show and Bachchan sir. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my parents for their constant guidance which helped me play well and achieve the milestone of 1 crore.” The show airs on Sony.
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