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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 49

SSC CHSL - 27 May 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q49

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In which year was India the host of Commonwealth Games?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2010.

  • The vibrant city of New Delhi, home to 14 million people, hosted the Commonwealth Games in October 2010.
  • This was the first time India has hosted the Games and only the second time the event has been held in Asia (Kuala Lumpur in 1998 was the first).
  • At New Delhi 2010, India won 101 medals - 39 gold medals, 26 silvers and 36 bronze to finish second on the medals leaderboard.