SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 44

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q44

The first Indian Olympic Games was hosted by which of the following cities?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Lahore.

The first Indian Olympic Games, also known as the All India Olympic Games, were indeed held in Lahore in 1924. Lahore was part of India at that time and is now in Pakistan after the partition in 1947. These games were organized by the All India Olympic Committee, which later evolved into the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in 1927. The games continued biannually until 1970 and were later renamed the National Games in 1940.