​After independence, the 1st national games were hosted by which of the following cities?​

Correct option is D

​The correct answer is (D) Lucknow.

• The first National Games of India after independence were held in Lucknow in 1948. 
• The National Games of India are a sporting event held annually in a different city in India. 
• The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) organizes the games to promote the development of sports and the Olympic movement in India. 
• The IOA also selects the host city for each game. 
• The first National Games were originally called the Indian Olympic Games and were held in Lahore in 1924.
• The name was changed to the National Games during the 9th Games in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1940.