London sources have made a statement that a 12-year-old Indian origin contestant on a British television show has become an overnight sensation after he answered all questions correctly. Rahul got all 14 of his questions correct in the first round of the latest series of 'Child Genius', a show broadcast by Channel 4.
Sources have stated that he has an IQ of 162, which is believed to be higher than the likes of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking and qualifies him to be a member of Mensa club the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world. However, as neither scientist is recorded as having taken an IQ test, the scores are only estimates. On the TV show, 20 contestants aged eight to 12 will be whittled down to one winner over the course of a week.
Rahul achieved full marks in a spelling test, correctly reciting the letters in words like garrulous, accouchement, and hyponatremia. Moreover, his success in the first round of the show made him an instant social media hit. The show's finale will take place over the weekend to crown the UK's brightest child.
