Question: Recently Syed Haider Raza passed away. He was a-
(a) Famous writer
(b) Famous painter
(c) Famous architect
(d) Well-known historian
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 23 July 2016 famous painter Sayed Haider Raza, passed away in New Delhi. He was 94 years old.
- He was awarded the Padma Shri and Fellowship of the Lalit Kala Akademi in 1981.
- He was also awarded with the Padma Bhushan in 2007, and Padma Vibhushan in 2013.
- He was conferred with the highest French civilian honour, the Commandeur de la Legion d’honneur(Legion of Honour) in July, 2015.
Reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._H._Raza
http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/syed-haider-raza-force-of-art-never-tired-of-the-bindu-2932334/