In which stadium was the inaugural ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games held in 2010?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
The inaugural ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010 was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The ceremony took place on 3rd October 2010 and showcased India’s rich cultural heritage with grand performances and vibrant displays. The stadium, originally built in 1982 for the Asian Games, was renovated with advanced facilities and a capacity of around 60,000 spectators for the event.
The other options are incorrect:
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Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium hosted hockey events.
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Talkatora Indoor Stadium was used for boxing competitions.
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Arun Jaitley Stadium (formerly Feroz Shah Kotla) is a cricket ground and was not part of the CWG venues.
Thus, the correct answer is Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.