How Well Do You Know Satyajit Roy?

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How Well Do You Know Satyajit Roy? - Quiz

Indian cinema is not to be presented anymore. It has proven itself to be as productive and effective as Hollywood, especially near the end of the 1990's. Satyajit Roy is certainly one of the most renown Indian filmmakers of all times. How much do you know about him? Try our quiz and see if you can pass it.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    When was he born?

    • A.

      May 12, 1921

    • B.

      May 2, 1922

    • C.

      May 2, 1921

    • D.

      June 2, 1921

    Correct Answer
    C. May 2, 1921
    Explanation
    The correct answer is May 2, 1921.

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  • 2. 

    Where was he born?

    • A.

      New Dehli, India

    • B.

      Kolkata, India

    • C.

      Pune, India

    • D.

      Jaipur, India

    Correct Answer
    B. Kolkata, India
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Kolkata, India. This is because the question asks about the birthplace of the person, and Kolkata is listed as one of the options. Therefore, it can be inferred that the person was born in Kolkata, India.

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  • 3. 

    When did he die?

    • A.

      April 20, 1992

    • B.

      April 23, 1992

    • C.

      May 23, 1992

    • D.

      June 23, 1992

    Correct Answer
    B. April 23, 1992
  • 4. 

    How many honorary awards did he receive throughout his career?

    • A.

      32

    • B.

      30

    • C.

      15

    • D.

      10

    Correct Answer
    A. 32
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 32. This suggests that throughout his career, he received a total of 32 honorary awards.

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  • 5. 

    How old was he when he died?

    • A.

      62 years old

    • B.

      65 years old

    • C.

      70 years old

    • D.

      79 years old

    Correct Answer
    C. 70 years old
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 70 years old. This indicates the age at which the person in question died.

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  • 6. 

    In what year did he start his career?

    • A.

      In 1945

    • B.

      In 1955

    • C.

      In 1950

    • D.

      In 1958

    Correct Answer
    C. In 1950
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "In 1950". This means that the person in question started their career in the year 1950.

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  • 7. 

    How tall was he?

    • A.

      1.93 m

    • B.

      1.85 m

    • C.

      1.80 m

    • D.

      1.79 m

    Correct Answer
    A. 1.93 m
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1.93 m because it is the only option that matches the given question "How tall was he?" and provides a specific measurement of height.

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  • 8. 

    Who was he married to?

    • A.

      Sonia Ray

    • B.

      Shandra Ray

    • C.

      Bijoya Ray

    • D.

      Pshriya Ray

    Correct Answer
    C. Bijoya Ray
    Explanation
    Bijoya Ray is the correct answer because she was the wife of the person mentioned in the question.

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  • 9. 

    What's the highest honor he's ever received?

    • A.

      The Padma Vibhushan

    • B.

      The Padma Sri

    • C.

      The Bharat Ratna

    • D.

      The Padma Bhushan

    Correct Answer
    C. The Bharat Ratna
    Explanation
    The Bharat Ratna is the highest honor that he has ever received.

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  • 10. 

    What's his original last name?

    • A.

      Rai

    • B.

      Noor

    • C.

      Kapoor

    • D.

      Naidoo

    Correct Answer
    A. Rai
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Rai. This suggests that the person's original last name is Rai.

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