How many countries participated in the first Asian Games held in 1951?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 11.
The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India, from March 4 to 11, 1951. A total of 11 countries participated in this inaugural event. The participating countries were Afghanistan, Burma (now Myanmar), Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. The Games featured six sports disciplines, and India emerged as the overall champion with the highest number of gold medals. This marked the beginning of the Asian Games as a major continental sporting event.