Q: 7 (IAS/1998)
question_subject:
Current Affairs
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,11,9,4,3,2,11
keywords:
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The correct answer is Sydney. The 2000 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were held in Sydney, Australia. The city was selected as the host in 1993, beating out other candidate cities such as Beijing, Manchester, Berlin, and Istanbul. The Sydney Olympics took place from September 15 to October 1, 2000, and featured a wide range of sports and events. It was a significant international sporting event that brought athletes from around the world to compete in various disciplines.