The correct answer is: D. Auckland (New Zealand)
The 1930 British Empire Games, also known as the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, were the second British Empire Games, a quadrennial international multi-sport event for athletes from the British Empire. The Games were held in Auckland, New Zealand from 23 February to 1 March 1930.
The Games were opened by the Governor-General of New Zealand, Lord Bledisloe, and featured 409 athletes from 11 nations competing in 46 events. The host nation, New Zealand, topped the medal table with 34 gold medals, followed by Canada with 25 gold medals and England with 23 gold medals.
The 1930 British Empire Games were a major success, and helped to promote the development of sport in the British Empire. The Games also helped to raise the profile of New Zealand as a sporting nation.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option A is incorrect because the 1930 British Empire Games were not held in London. The 1934 British Empire Games were held in London.
- Option B is incorrect because the 1930 British Empire Games were not held in Sydney. The 1938 British Empire Games were held in Sydney.
- Option C is incorrect because the 1930 British Empire Games were not held in Hamilton. The 1930 British Empire Games were held in Auckland.