Multiple choice general knowledge history When did this great leader of the Left Front die ? 16 Jan 2010 18 Jan 2010 17 Jan 2010 15 Jan 2010 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Jyoti Basu passed away on January 17, 2010, at a Kolkata hospital after a prolonged illness. He was 95 years old at the time of his death, leaving behind a legendary legacy in Indian politics.