In which of the following countries was the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee located as of February 2021?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Switzerland.
A non-governmental sports organization with its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, is the International Olympic Committee.
According to Articles 60 to 79 of the Swiss Civil Code, it is organized as a federation.
It is the body in charge of planning the modern (summer, winter, and youth) Olympic Games. It was founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin and Demetrios Viquelas.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the entity in charge of overseeing the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the global Olympic movement.