KBC 18: Tile fitter earning Rs 800 a day quits at Rs 1 cr question about Pythagoras theorem
KBC 18 contestant Krishan Kumawat, a tile fitter from Shampura, Rajasthan, chose to quit the show after answering the Rs 1 crore question regarding which future U.S. president originally proved the Pythagorean theorem. Despite only earning Rs 800 a day and finishing his formal education after Class 12, Krishan had been persistent in continuing his studies at night after his demanding workday.
He gained attention for his appearance on KBC 18, a show which had afforded him his first visit to Mumbai and his first experience flying. Krishan highlighted the discrimination his profession faced, noting that tile fitters were often not allowed inside homes for work and were treated differently compared to professionals who had degrees.
He had earned Rs 50 lakh on the show before making the decision to leave. The final question asked him to identify the future U.S. president who proved the Pythagorean theorem. The correct answer was D. James A. Garfield, who published an original proof of the theorem while serving as a congressman in the 1870s.
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