WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blank: Satyajit Ray's ____________ birth anniversary is being celebrated this year, 2022.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 100th
  2. 102nd
  3. 101st
  4. 103rd

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 101st

Explanation: In 2022, India celebrated Satyajit Ray’s 101st birth anniversary. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Satyajit Ray was born on 2 May 1921 in Kolkata. ▪️ He is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of world cinema. ▪️ Known for masterpieces like Pather Panchali, Charulata, and Apur Sansar. ▪️ He was the first Indian to receive an Honorary Oscar (1992) for lifetime achievement. ▪️ His works were based on human emotions, realism, and social themes. ▪️ The Indian government established the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in cinema.