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GK QUESTION#884

India hosted the Asian Games in which of the following years?

  1. A1954 and 1986
  2. B1951 and 1982Correct answer
  3. C1951 and 1986
  4. D1954 and 1982
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B. 1951 and 1982

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1951 and 1982. The Asian Games are held every 4 years by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) (HQ: Kuwait). The 20th Asian Games will be in Nagoya, Japan (2026). Kamaljeet Sandhu was the first Indian woman to win individual gold (1970). Bangkok has hosted the most times (4 editions).

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