KBC Season-17 Episode – 2 Questions and Answers

Fastest Finger First Question (KBC Season 17, Episode 2)

Question:
Arrange these rulers in chronological order (oldest to newest):

Options:
A. Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan
B. Sikander (Alexander the Great)
C. Maharana Pratap
D. Queen Victoria

Correct Order:

1. B. Sikander (Alexander the Great) (4th century BCE)

2. A. Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan (12th century CE)

3. C. Maharana Pratap (16th century CE)

4. D. Queen Victoria (19th century CE)

Outcome:

• Winners:

  • Harshit Sharma (Live streamer)

  • Vijay Anand (Insurance surveyor)

• They advanced to the “Jaldi 5” rapid-fire round, where Vijay Anand eventually made it to the hot seat.

Trivia:

• Alexander (Sikander) was the earliest, followed by medieval Indian kings, and finally the British-era Queen Victoria.

Jaldi 5 Questions from KBC Season 17, Episode 2 (12 August 2025)

Question 1: Raisins are a dry form of which fruit?
Options: Mango, Grape, Apple, Date
Correct Answer: Grape
Explanation: Raisins are made by drying grapes, either in the sun or using dehydrators.

Question 2: Which letter represents the chemical symbol for lead?
Options: S, A, Y, Pb
Correct Answer: Pb
Explanation: The symbol “Pb” comes from the Latin word “plumbum”.

Question 3: Which ruler is buried in the dome of Srirangapatna?
Options: Akbar, Shivaji, Tipu Sultan, Krishnadevaraya
Correct Answer: Tipu Sultan
Explanation: The tomb of Tipu Sultan is located in Srirangapatna, Karnataka.

Question 4: Memory foam is normally used in which household item?
Options: Curtains, Mattress, Carpet, Pillow covers
Correct Answer: Mattress
Explanation: Memory foam is widely used in mattresses for its pressure-relieving properties.

Question 5: In the film “Dhoom”, which actor played the character Ali?
Options: Uday Chopra, Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Hrithik Roshan
Correct Answer: Uday Chopra
Explanation: Uday Chopra played Ali, the comic sidekick in the Dhoom series.

Question 6: Which two letters indicate a medical prescription?
Options: AB, Rx, Dr, Md
Correct Answer: Rx
Explanation: “Rx” comes from the Latin “recipere” meaning “to take”.

Question 7: Which of these is NOT a great ape?
Options: Gorilla, Orangutan, Langoor, Chimpanzee
Correct Answer: Langoor
Explanation: Langoor is a monkey, while the others are great apes.

Question 8: Lord Pashupati is a form of which Hindu deity?
Options: Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, Ganesha
Correct Answer: Shiva
Explanation: Pashupati (“Lord of Animals”) is an ancient form of Shiva.

Question 9: What is the name of the UPI app developed by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India)?
Options: Arjun, BHIM, Dhanush, Tejas
Correct Answer: BHIM
Explanation: BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) was launched in 2016.

Question 10: Which Indian region was affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami?
Options: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Rajasthan
Correct Answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation: The islands were among the worst-hit regions in India during the 2004 tsunami.

Question 11: Konark’s Sun Temple was built in which architectural style?
Options: Nagara, Dravida, Kalinga, Vesara
Correct Answer: Kalinga
Explanation: The temple is a masterpiece of Kalinga architecture.

Question 12: Friedrich Merz is a politician from which country?
Options: France, Germany, Italy, Spain
Correct Answer: Germany
Explanation: Merz is a German politician and leader of the CDU.