Asian Games (India): First time the Asiad was hosted in New Delhi. In which year did New Delhi host the Asian Games for the first time (India's inaugural hosting of the Asiad)?
General Knowledge
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Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: 1951
Explanation
Topic: Asian Games hosted by India
Given data
- We need the year of New Delhi's first hosting.
Concept/Approach The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1951. India hosted the Asiad again in 1982, also in New Delhi.
Reasoning steps First Asiad → 1951 → New Delhi. Second Indian hosting → 1982 (distractor in options).
Common pitfalls
- Choosing 1982, which was New Delhi's second hosting, not the first.
Final Answer 1951