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Jamil Alibekov

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Jamil Alibekov died on October 26, 2014.

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Jamil Alibekov was 86 years old at the time of death.

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Jamil Alibekov was born on December 5, 1927.

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Born: December 5, 1927
Died: October 26, 2014
Age: 86 years

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Jamil Alibekov (5 December 1927; Fuzuli, Azerbaijan – 26 October 2014) was an Azerbaijani writer and public figure. He is the author of more than 40 works. For twenty years he worked in responsible positions in the media and he was favorite person among young people.^{[citation needed]} He had travelled to four countries of the continent, and his essays written from the United States, Turkey, United Kingdom, Russia (Siberia), Austria, Iran and others countries that he visited, was cause of the interest.

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Jamil Alibekov (Full name: Jamil Alibekov Adil oglu) was born on 5 December 1927 in Fuzuli district of the Republic of Azerbaijan. He graduated from the University of Azerbaijan and began to work in “ Azerbaijan Youth” newspaper in 1949. He worked in this newspaper for 20 years in different positions such as a literary worker, head of department, responsible secretary and chief editor in last two years. In 1970 J. Alibekov was appointed to the position of an assistant chairman of the Committee of Azerbaijan Radio and Television Programs. He established a lot of favorite programs such as “ Bulaq” during the four years when he worked in the television. In 1974 he was appointed to the position of director of film studio “ Azerbaijanfilm” . Films made in his position years were highly appreciated and won awards in the international and national levels. Films such as “"Dede Korkud", "Babek", "Fakir blows Paris" (Dərviş Dərviş Parisi partladır), " Pipe voice" (Tütək səsi), "Investigation" (İstintaq"), " Birthday" (Ad günü), " Mother-in-law"(Qayınana), "Papakh" included into Gold Fund.

Works

The founders of the city
First steps
Labour and heroism
City creators
For love
Your wealth
There is my name in four continents
My motherly world
In the search of myself
The first love (novel)
Winter adventure (novel)
Nigar`s dream
Three sisters

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Source pagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamil_Alibekov
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1.In what year was Jamil Alibekov born?
- A.1927correct
- B.1932
- C.1949
- D.1922
Jamil Alibekov was born on 5 December 1927 in the Fuzuli district of Azerbaijan.
Source: Biography section
2.Where was Jamil Alibekov born?
- A.Baku
- B.Siberia
- C.London
- D.Fuzulicorrect
Jamil Alibekov was born in the Fuzuli district of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Source: Biography section
3.What is the full name of Jamil Alibekov as mentioned in the text?
- A.Jamil Alibekov Adil oglucorrect
- B.Jamil Rasul Alibekov
- C.Jamil Hassan Alibekov
- D.Jamil Ali Alibekov
The full name of Jamil Alibekov is recorded as Jamil Alibekov Adil oglu.
Source: Biography section
4.For which newspaper did Jamil Alibekov begin working in 1949?
- A.Azerbaijan Daily
- B.Fuzuli Gazette
- C.Azerbaijan Youthcorrect
- D.Baku News
Jamil Alibekov began his career working at the Azerbaijan Youth newspaper in 1949.
Source: Biography section
5.How many years did Jamil Alibekov work at the Azerbaijan Youth newspaper?
- A.40 years
- B.10 years
- C.30 years
- D.20 yearscorrect
Jamil Alibekov served in various positions at the Azerbaijan Youth newspaper for a period of 20 years.
Source: Biography section
6.In 1970, Jamil Alibekov was appointed assistant chairman of which committee?
- A.Azerbaijan Film Academy
- B.Azerbaijan Media Council
- C.Azerbaijan Radio and Television Programscorrect
- D.Azerbaijan Literature Board
In 1970, Jamil Alibekov was appointed as the assistant chairman of the Committee of Azerbaijan Radio and Television Programs.
Source: Biography section
7.Which television program did Jamil Alibekov establish?
- A.Nigar
- B.Bulaqcorrect
- C.Dede Korkud
- D.Papakh
During his time in television, Jamil Alibekov established several popular programs, including Bulaq.
Source: Biography section
8.What position did Jamil Alibekov hold starting in 1974?
- A.Chief Editor of Azerbaijan Youth
- B.Chairman of the National Radio
- C.Writer at the Azerbaijan State Press
- D.Director of the film studio Azerbaijanfilmcorrect
In 1974, Jamil Alibekov was appointed to the position of director of the film studio Azerbaijanfilm.
Source: Biography section
9.Which film is cited in the text as being included in the Gold Fund during Jamil Alibekov's tenure?
- A.The Founders
- B.Winter Adventure
- C.First Steps
- D.Investigationcorrect
The film Investigation (İstintaq) is listed among the movies included in the Gold Fund produced during Jamil Alibekov's directorship.
Source: Biography section
10.Approximately how many works did Jamil Alibekov author?
- A.More than 20
- B.More than 30
- C.More than 10
- D.More than 40correct
Jamil Alibekov is credited as the author of more than 40 works throughout his career.
Source: Introduction
11.Which of these is a novel written by Jamil Alibekov?
- A.Your wealth
- B.The founders of the city
- C.Winter adventurecorrect
- D.Labour and heroism
Winter adventure is explicitly identified as a novel written by Jamil Alibekov in the works section.
Source: Works section
12.When did Jamil Alibekov pass away?
- A.5 December 2014
- B.5 December 2012
- C.26 October 2012
- D.26 October 2014correct
Jamil Alibekov passed away on 26 October 2014.
Source: Introduction
13.Which of these countries is explicitly mentioned as a place Jamil Alibekov visited and wrote about?
- A.Austriacorrect
- B.Italy
- C.Germany
- D.France
Jamil Alibekov wrote essays about his travels to several countries, including Austria.
Source: Introduction
14.Which film title is listed as being in the Gold Fund?
- A.Mother-in-lawcorrect
- B.For love
- C.My motherly world
- D.Three sisters
Mother-in-law (Qayınana) is one of the films mentioned as being included in the Gold Fund.
Source: Biography section
15.What is the name of a work written by Jamil Alibekov?
- A.Nigar's dreamcorrect
- B.The search for gold
- C.Fuzuli nights
- D.Television memories
Nigar's dream is listed as one of the works authored by Jamil Alibekov.
Source: Works section
16.Which position did Jamil Alibekov NOT hold at the Azerbaijan Youth newspaper?
- A.Chief editor
- B.Assistant chairmancorrect
- C.Literary worker
- D.Responsible secretary
Jamil Alibekov worked as a literary worker, head of department, responsible secretary, and chief editor, but not assistant chairman at that paper.
Source: Biography section