PGLAW 2018 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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12.

Which Of The Following Games Were Previously Called 'British Empire Games'?

A: East Asian Games
B: Southeast Asian Games
C: Olympic Games
D: CommonWealth Games

The answer is: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option D: Commonwealth Games.

The Commonwealth Games were previously known as the British Empire Games, and later as the British Commonwealth Games. The first edition of the Games was held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada, and it featured athletes from eleven countries of the British Empire.

The Games are a multi-sport event in which athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, which is a voluntary association of 54 countries that are mostly former territories of the British Empire, compete against each other. The Commonwealth Games are held every four years, and they feature a range of sports, including athletics, swimming, boxing, cycling, and others.

The East Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games are regional multi-sport events that are held in Asia, and the Olympic Games are a global multi-sport event that is held every four years and features athletes from all over the world.

Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option D: Commonwealth Games.