KBC gets its youngest Crorepati ever as 14-year-old Mayank scripts history. Can you answer the Rs 1 cr question?

Mayank was in tears when he answered the mega Rs 1 cr question, which made everyone erupt with joy. The big question was: “Which European Cartographer is credited with creating the map that has the name America to the newly discovered continent?”

Mayank was given four options, A- Abraham Ortelius, B- Geradus Mercator, C- Giovanni Battista Agnese, and D- Martin Waldseemüller. The correct answer was Martin Waldseemuller. Mayank answered the question successfully and became the first junior contestant to win Rs 1 crore. He then attempted to answer the Rs 7 crore question, but quit the game.

Mayank was also congratulated by Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, who shared a clip from KBC along with visuals of Mayank talking to his father. The CM called him  a “genius”.

हरियाणा के महेंद्रगढ़ के लाल, आठवीं कक्षा के होनहार छात्र मयंक ने KBC जूनियर में अपने ज्ञान और कौशल से 1 करोड़ रुपये की राशि जीतकर प्रदेश का नाम रोशन किया है।

जीनियस बेटे के पिता से फ़ोन पर बात कर उन्हें बधाई दी और मयंक के उज्जवल भविष्य की कामना की। pic.twitter.com/NjDeKo4xD3

— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) November 27, 2023

Pinkvilla quoted Mayank as saying that he feels extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to display his knowledge on KBC, and play the game opposite Bachchan, who “motivated me throughout.” Mayank added, “To be the youngest contestant to win such a huge amount is a moment of pride for me and my family. We are big fans of the show and Bachchan Sir! I would also take this opportunity to thank my parents for their consistent guidance that helped me to play well and achieve the Rs 1 crore feat.”