In which year did India last host the Asian Games?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Answer: 1982
Explanation:
India has hosted the Asian Games twice to date. The first time was in 1951 in New Delhi (the 1st Asian Games), and the second—and final—time was in 1982, also in New Delhi. The 1982 Games were inaugurated by the then-President, Giani Zail Singh, and their mascot was 'Appu' (an elephant). In the year 2010, India hosted the 'Commonwealth Games,' not the Asian Games.
Additional Points:
1st Asian Games: Held in New Delhi in 1951.
2022 Asian Games: Held in Hangzhou, China (in 2023).
Motto of the Asian Games: 'Ever Onward'.
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Question: In which city were the first Asian Games organized? Answer: New Delhi (1951).
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Answer: Guru Dutt Sondhi.