What was the KBC question worth ₹1 Crore that stumped IIT-Bombay topper Yogesh Sahu

Yogesh Sahu, an IIT Bombay topper, was on the hot seat of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18's latest episode on August 19, where the 23-year-old unfortunately fumbled the ₹1 crore question, walking home with ₹50 lakh.

The question that he got wrong was: Which horse, owned Princess Beautiful B. Regal Domain C. Star of Gwalior or D.

Prince Pradeep.

Using the logic that the question mentioned a ‘horse’ and not ‘mare’, he disregarded Princess Beautiful, which ended up being the correct answer. The option he chose was Prince Pradeep.

The Indian Der The first race was won The victory marked the beginning of a sporting tradition that has endured for more than eight decades.

The maiden Der Princess Beautiful went on to enjoy an exceptional season, also winning the Indian 1000 Guineas (a historical British gold coin) and Indian 2000 Guineas, with Britt guiding her to all three victories.

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From Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh, Yogesh comes from a humble background. His father, who accompanied him, is a driver who earns ₹20,000 monthly. Despite the financial struggles, Yogesh went on to pursue electrical engineering at IIT Bombay, becoming his batch's topper.

According to an Indian Express report, he even landed a job of ₹18 lakh LPA but he turned it down to pursue his dream of becoming an IAS officer.

Yogesh admitted that due to his family's financial struggles, he regretted giving up a well-paying job for his dream. Although, his family fully supports his dream which became evident when he said, “When one takes the UPSC exam, the whole family prepares for it with them.” adding that his family doesn't let him participate in household chores so he can fully concentrate on studying.

As Yogesh walked away with ₹50 lakh, fans couldn't help but feel heartbroken for the IIT Bombay topper. However, it's clear that his passion for UPSC and his family's unwavering support have inspired him to pursue his dreams.

In a surprising turn of events, Yogesh's journey has also sparked interest in the world of horse racing. His story serves as a reminder that even the most unexpected twists can lead to new beginnings and opportunities.