UPSC aspirant fails to answer Rs 1 cr question on KBC 18, wonders if it was framed correctly
Yogesh Sahu, an IIT Bombay topper, faced a challenging question on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18's 18th season. With Rs 50 lakh already secured, he was offered the chance to win Rs 1 crore on the 15th question. The query asked to identify the horse owned by the Maharaja of Baroda that won the first Indian Derby at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse in 1943.
Options included Princess Beautiful, Regal Domain, Star of Gwalior, and Prince Pradeep. Unable to recall any details about the event, Yogesh eliminated Princess Beautiful and Star of Gwalior, unsure of the correct answer. He eventually quit the game, retaining his Rs 50 lakh winnings. When asked for the answer, he chose Prince Pradeep, but was informed the correct response was Princess Beautiful.
The Maharaja of Baroda owned Princess Beautiful, who also won the Indian 1000 Guineas and the Indian 2000 Guineas, and was involved in India's Partition. Yogesh's father revealed the family's financial struggles, which motivated him to pursue his UPSC dreams, accepting a meager salary to follow his aspirations.
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