In Season 17, Episode 1, the Fastest Finger First (FFF) round featured two separate questions (since two contestants advanced to the hot seat). Below are the details:
1. First FFF Question (Winners: Manavpreet Singh & Harshit Sharma)
Task: Arrange these events in chronological order (earliest to latest).
Options:
A. RCB wins IPL (2025)
B. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam becomes President (2002)
C. Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai releases (2000)
D. Mangalyaan launched (2013)
Correct Order:
C (2000)
B (2002)
D (2013)
A (2025)
Outcome:
Manavpreet Singh (Lucknow) and Harshit Sharma (Chambal) answered correctly and advanced to Jaldi 5.
2. Second FFF Question (Winners: Kashish Singhal & Ashutosh Pandey)
Task: Arrange these cities in order from North to South.
Options:
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Delhi
Correct Order:
D (Delhi – North)
C (Kolkata – East)
B (Chennai – South)
A (Mumbai – West)
Outcome:
Kashish Singhal (Delhi) and Ashutosh Pandey (Ballia) won and played Jaldi 5.
Ashutosh later won Jaldi 5 and secured the hot seat for the next episode.
Jaldi 5 Round 1: Manavpreet Singh vs. Harshit Sharma
*(Winner: Manavpreet – 5/5 correct; Harshit – 0/5)*
Question 1
Q: Which of these words means “a good start”?
Options:
A) Delay
B) Family
C) Profit
D) Auspicious beginning
Answer: D) Auspicious beginning
Explanation:
“Auspicious” (शुभ) implies a favorable/positive start.
Other options are unrelated (e.g., “Delay” is the opposite).
Question 2
Q: Which of these is NOT a precious stone?
Options:
A) Ruby
B) Silver
C) Emerald
D) Sapphire
Answer: B) Silver
Explanation:
Silver is a metal, not a gemstone.
Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire are precious gemstones.
Question 3
Q: Which of the following is NOT spread across more than one Indian state?
Options:
A) River Ganga
B) Western Ghats
C) Lonar Lake
D) Thar Desert
Answer: C) Lonar Lake
Explanation:
Lonar Lake (Maharashtra) is a single-state crater lake.
Others span multiple states (e.g., Ganga – 5 states; Western Ghats – 6 states).
Question 4
Q: How many watts make one kilowatt?
Options:
A) 10
B) 100
C) 1000
D) 10,000
Answer: C) 1000
Explanation:
1 kilowatt (kW) = 1000 watts (W) (SI unit conversion).
Question 5
Q: Which term is NOT part of IPL team KKR’s full name?
Options:
A) Riders
B) Royals
C) Knight
D) Kolkata
Answer: B) Royals
Explanation:
KKR = Kolkata Knight Riders.
“Royals” is part of Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Jaldi 5 Round 2: Ashutosh Pandey vs. Kashish Singhal
*(Winner: Ashutosh – 5/10 correct; Kashish – 4/10)*
Question 1
Q: Polaroids are normally what type of cameras?
Options:
A) Instant picture
B) DSLR
C) Underwater
D) Panoramic
Answer: A) Instant picture
Explanation:
Polaroid cameras print photos immediately after capture.
Question 2
Q: In which country is Anzac Day observed as a day of remembrance?
Options:
A) Albania
B) New Zealand
C) Fiji
D) Malaysia
Answer: B) New Zealand
Explanation:
ANZAC = Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
Commemorates WWI soldiers (e.g., Battle of Gallipoli).
Question 3
Q: Which Indian state has the Asiatic lion as its state animal?
Options:
A) Rajasthan
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka
Answer: C) Gujarat
Explanation:
Asiatic lions are endemic to Gir Forest, Gujarat.
Question 4
Q: Which river is a major one in the Deccan Plateau?
Options:
A) Godavari
B) Yamuna
C) Brahmaputra
D) Satluj
Answer: A) Godavari
Explanation:
Godavari is the longest river in peninsular India.
Question 5
Q: “Beyond a Boundary” is a famous book about which sport?
Options:
A) Cricket
B) Football
C) Tennis
D) Hockey
Answer: A) Cricket
Explanation:
Written by C.L.R. James, analyzing cricket’s cultural impact.
Question 6
Q: *Which 19th-century war in China was named after a commodity?*
Options:
A) Opium War
B) Nylon War
C) Coffee War
D) Tea War
Answer: A) Opium War
Explanation:
Fought over British opium trade (1839–1842).
Question 7
Q: Rapid Eye Movement (REM) is a part of which process?
Options:
A) Exercise
B) Digestion
C) Sleep
D) Breathing
Answer: C) Sleep
Explanation:
REM is a sleep phase linked to dreaming.
Question 8
Q: In which season is Christmas celebrated in Australia?
Options:
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Autumn
D) Spring
Answer: A) Summer
Explanation:
Australia’s December is summer (Southern Hemisphere).
Question 9
Q: Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Madhya Pradesh?
Options:
A) Khajuraho Temples
B) Hampi
C) Ajanta Caves
D) Sun Temple
Answer: A) Khajuraho Temples
Explanation:
Khajuraho is famed for erotic sculptures (Chandela dynasty).
Question 10
Q: Which food is linked to Holi?
Options:
A) Bhel Puri
B) Pasta
C) Gujiya
D) Sandwich
Answer: C) Gujiya
Explanation:
Gujiya is a sweet dumpling made during Holi.
Hot Seat Questions (Q6–Q14) – Manavpreet Singh
(Started from Q6 due to winning Jaldi 5)
Question 6 (₹50,000)
Q: The stigma of which of these flowers is used to make the spice saffron?
Options:
A) Cinnamon
B) Nutmeg
C) Black pepper
D) Saffron (Kesar) flower
Answer: D) Saffron flower
Explanation:
Saffron is derived from the stigma (thread-like parts) of the Crocus sativus flower.
Each flower yields only 3 stigmas, making it the world’s most expensive spice.
Question 7 (₹1,00,000) (Used Audience Poll)
Q: Which of these is NOT part of the abbreviation STEM (used in education)?
Options:
A) Science
B) Marketing
C) Technology
D) Engineering
Answer: B) Marketing
Explanation:
STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics.
Audience Poll result: 66% voted for B.
Question 8 (₹2,00,000)
Q: The 28th G7 Summit in 2002 was held in Kananaskis, Canada. Which Indian PM attended it?
Options:
A) Inder Kumar Gujral
B) P.V. Narasimha Rao
C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D) Manmohan Singh
Answer: C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation:
Vajpayee attended the 2002 G7 Summit during his tenure as PM (1998–2004).
Kananaskis is a resort in Alberta, Canada.
Question 9 (₹3,00,000)
Q: Which animal is featured in the title of Ruskin Bond’s autobiography “Lone Fox Dancing”?
Options:
A) Fox
B) Tiger
C) Elephant
D) Leopard
Answer: A) Fox
Explanation:
The book’s title references Bond’s solitary writing life in the hills.
Bond is India’s most celebrated Anglo-Indian author.
Question 10 (₹5,00,000) (Used Sanket Suchak)
Q: Who was the first Chief Minister of Gujarat after its formation in 1960?
Options:
A) Morarji Desai
B) Ghanshyambhai Oza
C) Babubhai Patel
D) Dr. Jivraj Mehta
Answer: D) Dr. Jivraj Mehta
Hint (Sanket Suchak): “He was the dean of KEM Hospital.”
Explanation:
Dr. Mehta was a physician and freedom fighter.
Gandhiji sought his medical advice during the independence movement.
Question 11 (₹7,50,000) (Revived Audience Poll)
Q: Which of these is TRUE about the Indian Women’s Cricket Team?
Options:
A) ODI World Cup winners
B) Asian Games gold medalists
C) Commonwealth Games gold medalists
D) T20 World Cup winners
Answer: B) Asian Games gold medalists
Audience Poll: 56% voted for B.
Explanation:
India won gold at the 2022 Asian Games (China).
They lost the 2017 ODI World Cup final to England.
Question 12 (₹12,50,000) (Used 50:50 → Eliminated A & B)
Q: The iconic 1972 photo of Earth taken by Apollo 17 is called:
Options:
A) Earthrise
B) The Day the Earth Smiled
C) The Blue Marble
D) Pale Blue Dot
Answer: C) The Blue Marble
Explanation:
The photo shows the fully lit Earth (like a marble).
“Pale Blue Dot” is a 1990 photo by Voyager 1.
Question 13 (₹25,00,000)
Q: At 16, Vishwanath Karthikeyan became the youngest Indian to achieve what?
Options:
A) Swim the English Channel
B) Win a Grand Slam
C) Climb the Seven Summits
D) Cycle across Antarctica
Answer: C) Climb the Seven Summits
Explanation:
The Seven Summits are the highest peaks on each continent (e.g., Everest, Kilimanjaro).
He completed this feat in 2019.
Question 14 (₹50,00,000 – Quit)
Q: Which South American author did Tagore dedicate his poetry collection “Purabi” to?
Options:
A) Gabriela Mistral
B) Teresa de la Parra
C) María Luisa Bombal
D) Victoria Ocampo
Answer: D) Victoria Ocampo (Correct, but Manavpreet quit)
Explanation:
Ocampo was an Argentinian feminist and Tagore’s close friend.
He nicknamed her “Bijoya”.
KBC Season 17, Episode 1, here are the key new features and changes introduced in this silver jubilee (25th-year) season:
1. Revamped Prize Structure
Increased prize amounts:
First question: Now worth ₹5,000 (previously ₹1,000).
First threshold: ₹25,000 (previously ₹10,000).
Second threshold: ₹5,00,000 (previously ₹3,20,000).
Final prize: ₹7 crore (with a chance to jump from ₹1 crore to ₹7 crore in the last question).
2. New Lifeline: Sanket Suchak
A hint-based lifeline where Mr. Computer provides a clue for the correct answer.
Example: When asked about Gujarat’s first CM, the hint was “He was the dean of KEM Hospital.”
3. New Challenges in the Gameplay
Three-stage qualification:
Fastest Finger First (unchanged).
Jaldi 5: A rapid-fire round where contestants answer 5 questions quickly to secure the hot seat.
Hot Seat: Now starts from Question 6 if the contestant wins Jaldi 5.
4. Super Sandook (Revamped Lifeline Option)
A 90-second rapid quiz with 10 questions.
For every correct answer, ₹10,000 is added (max ₹1,00,000).
If the contestant scores 5+ correct answers, they can revive a used lifeline (e.g., Manavpreet revived Audience Poll).
5. New Hot Seat Design
A redesigned hot seat to mark the silver jubilee edition.
6. Cultural & Generational Shift in Presentation
The show acknowledges Gen X to Gen Z audiences with updated lingo and references (e.g., DND – “Dames n Dear sirs”).
Amitabh Bachchan emphasizes “old values with a revamped approach.”
7. Emotional & Personal Contestant Stories
More focus on contestants’ backgrounds (e.g., Manavpreet’s autobiography, his wife’s health struggles, and his community service).