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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 26

SSC GD Constable (English) - 7th December 2021 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q26

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The first Olympic Games of the modern era opened in _______ on 6 April 1896.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Athens.

  • The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, at the city's Panathenaic Stadium, April 6, 1896 – April 15, 1896.
  • The Games attracted athletes from 14 nations, with the largest delegations coming from Greece, Germany, France and Great Britain.