The world's youngest Microsoft certified professional is less than 6 years old. Can you beat that?
Take our quiz and find out more about prodigies who startled the world with their skills and talent.
The child is the father of man, William Wordsworth wrote, in his poem 'The Rainbow'.
True to his expression, kids display immense curiosity and innocence, sometimes even surprising us with their unique abilities.
As we celebrate Children's Day on November 14, we bring you photographs of such talented kids from across the world.
Take this quiz and tell us how many of these prodigies you can identify:
1.This prodigy is the youngest artist in the world to achieve commercial success. Identify her. 1) Taylor Swift 2) Miley Cyrus 3) Cleopatra Stratan
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Wrong! The correct answer is Cleopatra Stratan Born on October 6, 2002, Cleopatra Stratan started singing at the age of 3. She released her first commercial album -- La varsta de trei ani -- in 2006. Her single ‘Ghita’ was a worldwide hit and Stratan's album sold more than 150,000 copies in Romania.
Correct! Born on October 6, 2002, Cleopatra Stratan started singing at the age of 3. She released her first commercial album -- La varsta de trei ani -- in 2006. Her single ‘Ghita’ was a worldwide hit and Stratan sold more than 150,000 albums in Romania
2. This kid was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize when he was 12. Can you identify him? 1) Al Gore 2) Woodrow Wilson 3) Gregory Smith
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Wrong! The correct answer is Gregory Smith Gregory Smith entered college when he was 10 years old and graduated in science from Randolph-Macon College at the age of 13. During his growing up years, Smith met a host of influential leaders including former US President Bill Clinton, former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev and Nobel Peace Laureates, including Betty Williams, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Jose Ramos-Horta, to discuss his plans for world peace and understand “how they’ve dealt with difficult situations".
Correct! Gregory Smith entered college when he was 10 years old and graduated in science from Randolph-Macon College at the age of 13. During his growing up years, Smith met a host of influential leaders including former US President Bill Clinton, former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev and Nobel Peace Laureates, including Betty Williams, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Jose Ramos-Horta, to discuss his plans for world peace and understand “how they’ve dealt with difficult situations".
3. Identify this kid who is a world chess champion. 1) Bobby Fischer 2) Garry Kasparov 3)Vladimir Kramnik
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Wrong! The correct answer is Garry Kasparov Born April 13, 1963, Garry Kasparov won the Soviet Junior Championship in the year 1976 when he was 13. In 1978, he became the youngest player to qualify for the Soviet Chess Championship. He was 15.
Correct! Born April 13, 1963, Garry Kasparov won the Soviet Junior Championship in the year 1976 when he was 13. In 1978, he became the youngest player to qualify for the Soviet Chess Championship. He was 15.
4. This kid grew up to become a renowned classical musician and composer. Identify him. 1) Ludwig van Beethoven 2) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 3) Alfred Newman
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Wrong! The correct answer is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born on 27 January 1756, started composing music when he was five years of age. Mozart could play both the violin and keyboard with great efficiency. His compositions are used as reference material by aspiring musicians and artists across the world till date.
Correct! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born on 27 January 1756, started composing music when he was five years of age. Mozart could play both the violin and keyboard with great efficiency. His compositions are used as reference material by aspiring musicians and artists across the world till date.
5. Do you know this young mental calculator from India? 1) Shakuntala Devi 2) Rhea Shah 3) Priyanshi Somani
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Wrong! The correct answer is Priyanshi Somani Priyanshi Somani is known for her 100 per cent accuracy in addition, multiplication and square root skills in world championships. Among her accolades include a mention in the Limca Book of World Records as well as the Guinness Book of World Records. She also won the "Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2010" in the genius category.
Correct! Priyanshi Somani is known for her 100 per cent accuracy in addition, multiplication and square root skills in world championships. Among her accolades include a mention in the Limca Book of World Records as well as the Guinness Book of World Records. She also won the "Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2010" in the genius category.
6. This Indian prodigy directed his first film when he was 10. Identify him. 1) Imtiaz Ali 2) Ayaan Mukherjee 3) Kishan Shrikanth
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Wrong! The correct answer is Kishan Shrikanth Born 6 January 1996, in Karnataka, Kishan Shrikanth holds the Guinness record for the "youngest director of a professionally made feature length film".
Correct! Born 6 January 1996, in Karnataka, Kishan Shrikanth holds the Guinness record for the "youngest director of a professionally made feature length film".
7. Do you know who this prodigy is? Clue – he plays golf. 1) Tiger Woods 2) Ben Hogan 3) Bryon Nelson
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Wrong! The correct answer is Tiger Woods Tiger Woods was two years old when he was introduced to the game by father Earl. At 8, he won the Junior World Golf Championships held in the year 1984. He went on to win the championship a total of six times.
Correct! Tiger Woods was two years old when he was introduced to the game by father Earl. At 8, he won the Junior World Golf Championships held in the year 1984. He went on to win the championship a total of six times.
8. Identify the world's youngest IT professional. Can you? 1) Akram Rehman 2) Ayan Qureshi 3) Azhar Sheikh
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Wrong! The correct answer is Ayan Qureshi In October 2014, Ayan Qureshi was awarded 'Microsoft certified professional'. At 5 years, 11 months, he’s the youngest in the world to earn the title.
Correct! In October 2014, Ayan Qureshi was awarded 'Microsoft certified professional'. At 5 years, 11 months, he’s the youngest in the world to earn the title.
9. This kid delivers lectures on animation across India. Have you heard of him? 1) Akrit Jaswal 2) Aman Rehman 3) Akshay Rathi
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Wrong! The correct answer is Aman Rehman Aman Rehman was three when he created his first animation film titled ‘Dancing Alphabets’. The prodigy who completed his BSc Animation when he was 11 years old, has an honorary Doctorate from the Open International University Colombo, Sri Lanka. He has delivered lectures on 2D and 3D animation techniques at Tasmia All India Education and Social Welfare Society, Zee Institute of Creative Art (ZICA) and College of Creative Arts at Dehradun.
Correct! Aman Rehman was three when he created his first animation film titled ‘Dancing Alphabets’. The prodigy who completed his BSc Animation when he was 11 years old, has an honorary Doctorate from the Open International University Colombo, Sri Lanka. He has delivered lectures on 2D and 3D animation techniques at Tasmia All India Education and Social Welfare Society, Zee Institute of Creative Art (ZICA) and College of Creative Arts at Dehradun.
10. You’ve seen this child artist on television and in films. Can you recognise her? 1) Britney Spears 2) Lindsay Lohan 3) Shirley Temple
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Wrong! The correct answer is Shirley Temple Born in April 1928, Shirley Temple’s film career began at the age of three. Her first feature film The Red-Haired Alibi was released in 1932. She received a Juvenile Academy Award in 1935, in appreciation of her talent.
Correct! Born in April 1928, Shirley Temple’s film career began at the age of three. Her first feature film The Red-Haired Alibi was released in 1932. She received a Juvenile Academy Award in 1935, in appreciation of her talent.