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In which year were the Commonwealth Games held for the first time?

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1926
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1930
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1948
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1950
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The correct option is B 1930
The 1930 British Empire Games were the first of what later become known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, in the province of Ontario in Canada from 16–23 August 1930. Eleven countries sent a total of 400 athletes to the Hamilton Games.

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