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KBC 18: Noida's Prashant quit 25 lakh question, guessed correct answer, took home 12.5 lakh.
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News18•24-09-2026, 11:30
KBC 18: Noida's Prashant quit 25 lakh question, guessed correct answer, took home 12.5 lakh.
- •Noida's Prashant Kumar Sinha won 12.5 lakh rupees on KBC 18, quitting at the 25 lakh question.
- •The 25 lakh question was: What is the lowest geographical point on Earth's land? Prashant guessed 'Shore of the Dead Sea', which was correct.
- •The Dead Sea shore is about 440 meters below sea level, making it the lowest point on Earth's land.
- •At 19, Prashant survived a life-threatening train accident that changed his perspective on life.
- •Prashant works at a semiconductor manufacturing startup and shared his life experiences with Amitabh Bachchan.
Key Questions Answered
Prashant Kumar Sinha won a total prize money of 12.5 lakh rupees on the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati after deciding to quit the game rather than risking it on the 25 lakh rupee question.
The 25 lakh rupee question asked what the lowest geographical point on Earth's land is, with options including the Shore of Lake Baikal, Sahara Desert, Shore of the Dead Sea, and Death Valley.
Prashant Kumar Sinha is 35 years old, hails from Noida, and works for a startup that focuses on semiconductor manufacturing.
