The first Paralympic games were held in which year?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 1960.
The first Paralympic Games were held in 1960. They took place in Rome, Italy, and marked the beginning of an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. The Games were organized by Sir Ludwig Guttmann, who is considered a key figure in the development of the Paralympic movement. The 1960 Rome Paralympics featured 400 athletes from 23 countries and laid the foundation for what has become a major global sporting event for athletes with disabilities.