Season 16 of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 kicked off on Monday (August 12), with Amitabh Bachchan returning to his iconic role as the show's host. The third episode of KBC 16 saw Amitabh Bachchan greet his audience with folded hands and commence the competition for the day. He then welcomed the rollover contestant Vaishnavi Bharti, a 21-year-old student from Jharkhand, on the hot seat. Despite facing several financial difficulties, Vaishnavi has been diligently preparing for the BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) exams while pursuing an MA in Political Science. Vaishnavi took home a winning amount of INR 6.40 lakh. ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 16’: What Was the ‘Climate Clock’ Question That Contestant Dipali Soni Chose Not To Answer? Find Out!.

Vaishnavi's inspiring story of courage and academic dedication deeply touched Amitabh Bachchan. Vaishnavi was having a smooth run in the game until she arrived at the 12th which would offer her the winning amount of INR 12.50 lakh if answered correctly. Let us tell you the question. "The Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries, are the latest additions from India to which list, taking the total Indian entries up to 82?" The options provided were Ramsar Wetland sites, UNESCO World Heritage sites, Tiger Reserves and the IUCN Red List.

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Vaishnavi was visibly nervous when Big B asked her the question. She used her only remaining lifeline, phone-a-friend, but unfortunately, her 'friend' was unable to provide an answer. After this, Vaishnavi decided to quit the show and took home a winning prize of INR 6.40 lakh. After she left, Amitabh Bachchan asked her to guess the answer. She chose Ramsar Wetland Sites, which was indeed the correct answer! India recently matched China as two of Bihar's wetlands were added to the global list of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. The Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries were declared wetlands of international importance on World Environment Day, June 5. ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 16’: Can You Answer This INR 25 Lakh ‘Mahabharat’ Question That Stumped First ‘KBC 16’ Contestant Utkarsh Baxi?.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 airs on Sony TV and is available for streaming on the Sony LIV app at 9 PM IST from Monday to Friday.

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