In which of these countries were the first Asian Games held?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) India.
· The first Asian Games, also known as the Asiad, were held in India. Specifically, the games took place in New Delhi from March 4 to March 11, 1951.
· The idea of the Asian Games was first proposed by the Indian International Olympic Committee representative, Guru Dutt Sondhi, during the 1948 London Olympics. His suggestion was aimed at fostering unity and cooperation among Asian countries through sports.
· The inaugural event in 1951 featured 11 nations competing in six sports: athletics, aquatics (swimming, diving, and water polo), basketball, cycling, football, and weightlifting.
· The success of the first Asian Games laid the foundation for the subsequent editions, which have been held every four years, involving more sports and a growing number of participating nations.
Additional details on other options:
· China: The Asian Games were later held in China, but the first edition was not hosted there. China hosted the games for the first time in Beijing in 1990.
· South Korea: South Korea first hosted the Asian Games in Seoul in 1986.
· Japan: Japan hosted the Asian Games in Tokyo in 1958, which was the third edition of the event.