KBC 16: Can you answer Rs 1 crore question about The Stag that Bunty Vadiva, preparing for PCS, couldn't?

KBC 16 (streaming on SonyLIV via OTTplay Premium) almost got its crorepati in Madhya Pradesh's tribal youth, Bunty Vadiva. Coming from the district of Betul, he left the host Amitabh Bachchan impressed with his knowledge and took home Rs. 50 lacs. Bunty, who is also preparing for PCS now, had been trying to come on the show since 2017, and he finally got closer to his dream. He won Rs. 50 lacs, despite getting closer to Rs. 1 crore. Here's the question on The Stag that made him quit the show...

Rs. 1 crore question for Bunty Vadiva

Bunty had the opportunity to answer the question for Rs. 1 crore, but there was a huge risk. He could quit and take home Rs. 50 lacs, or attempt and earn Rs. 3 lac 50 thousand if at he gave a wrong answer.

Q: Which of the following was won by Bengali sculptor Chintamani Kar in 1948 for an artwork called 'The Stag'?

The options were:

A. Pythagoras Prize

B. Nobel Prize

C. Olympic Medal

D. Oscar Award

The answer was:

C. Olympic Medal

The question for Rs. 50 lacs that Bunty Vadiva answered

The question for Rs. 50 lacs, which got him closer to Rs. 1 crore was about Asian, especially China currency.

The question was:

Q: Bricks made from which of these materials were used as currency in China and parts of Asia until the 19th century?

The options were:

A. Cardamom

B. Tea

C. Saffron

D. Clove

The answer was:

B. Tea

By giving the correct answer to the question, Bunty took home Rs. 50 lacs.

What is Bunty Vadiva's dream?

Bunty is a labourer by profession, and completed his graduation while helping his parents out. He is now attempting MP PCS (Provincial Civil Service) once again.

Bunty's dream is to build a permanent house for his family. His father asked him to buy a land or build a permanent house with the money he earns through his participation on KBC 16, but Bunty wants to help his father out on the farm by buying a horse or carriage instead.