KBC 18: Azamgarh principal misses Rs 12.5 lakh question on sea otter, takes home Rs 5 lakh
On August 31, Padminee Rai, a school principal from Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, participated in the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. Starting with the two lifelines Audience Poll and Sanket Suchak, Padminee navigated through the game, answering questions confidently and using her lifelines wisely. She correctly answered the Rs 20,000, Rs 25,000, and eventually reached the 10th question worth Rs 5 lakh.
Utilizing the MahaFlip lifeline, Padminee replaced the question with another one, demonstrating her strategic thinking. In the Super Sandook round, which follows the 10th question, Padminee answered seven out of ten questions correctly, earning Rs 70,000. Her final question worth Rs 12.5 lakh proved to be her downfall. The question asked which mammal has the densest fur with approximately 10 lakh hairs per square inch.
Among the options - A. Grizzly bear, B. North American beaver, C. Polar bear, and D. Sea otter - Padminee chose Polar bear (C), which was incorrect. The correct answer was D, Sea otter, as they possess the thickest fur among mammals, with some areas containing over one million hairs per square inch. Sea otters depend on their dense fur for insulation in cold waters, as they lack a thick layer of blubber.
With only Rs 5 lakh remaining as the safety net, Padminee ended her game of KBC 18 with a prize of Rs 5 lakh.
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