In which of the following States the National Games, 2011 will be held?

Delhi
Goa
Maharashtra
Rajasthan

The correct answer is (c) Maharashtra.

The 34th National Games of India were held in Maharashtra from 12 to 26 January 2011. The games were hosted by the Maharashtra State Olympic Association (MSOA) and the Government of Maharashtra. The games were held in 20 different cities and towns across Maharashtra, with the opening and closing ceremonies taking place at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune.

A total of 3,600 athletes from 32 states and union territories competed in the games. The games featured 34 sports, including athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, cricket, football, hockey, judo, kabaddi, karate, shooting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling.

Maharashtra won the overall championship with 192 gold medals, 149 silver medals, and 130 bronze medals. Tamil Nadu finished second with 130 gold medals, 104 silver medals, and 108 bronze medals. West Bengal finished third with 100 gold medals, 93 silver medals, and 104 bronze medals.

The 34th National Games were a major success, with over 10 million spectators attending the events. The games were also a major economic boost for Maharashtra, with an estimated economic impact of ₹1,000 crore.

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