Concept:The Asian Games first edition was held in 1951 in New Delhi, India. This marked the beginning of the continental multi-sport event.
Explanation:The Asian Games, also called Asiad, started in 1951. The first host was New Delhi, India. Eleven nations took part in six sports: athletics, aquatics, basketball, cycling, football, and weightlifting. India finished second in the medal tally with 51 medals, including 15 gold. The event was organized by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) to encourage friendship among Asian countries. Since then, the Games have been held every four years. They are the second-largest multi-sport event after the Olympics. The year 1950 is incorrect as preparations happened in late 1940s but the Games launched in 1951. The 1962 edition was in Jakarta, Indonesia (4th Games), and the 1970 edition was in Bangkok, Thailand (6th Games). Therefore, the first Asian Games were in 1951.
Answer:Option B. 1951