Which of the following is/are correct about the National Games in India?
1) Indian Olympic Games began in 1924 at Lahore due to efforts of Noehren and Buck.
2) Renamed as National Games in 1940 after the 10th edition in Delhi.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only 1 is correct.
Statement 1 is accurate because the Indian Olympic Games first commenced in 1924 in Lahore (undivided Punjab) due to the pioneering efforts of Dr. A.G. Noehren and Harry Crowe Buck to channel youth energy into sports. However, Statement 2 is incorrect because the tournament was renamed the National Games during its 9th edition held in Bombay (Mumbai) in 1940, not after the 10th edition in Delhi.