The winter Olympics came into being in

1912
1924
1920
1916

The correct answer is B. 1924.

The first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France, in 1924. The games were originally called the International Winter Sports Week, but they were later renamed the Winter Olympics. The Winter Olympics are held every four years, in the same year as the Summer Olympics, but two years after the Summer Olympics are held in the Northern Hemisphere. The Winter Olympics are open to athletes from all over the world, and they include a variety of winter sports, such as ice hockey, figure skating, and skiing.

The first Winter Olympics were a success, and they have been held every four years since then. The games have grown in popularity over the years, and they are now one of the most watched sporting events in the world. The Winter Olympics are a great opportunity for athletes from all over the world to compete against each other, and they are also a great opportunity for people to come together and celebrate the winter season.

Option A is incorrect because the 1912 Summer Olympics were held in Stockholm, Sweden. Option C is incorrect because the 1920 Summer Olympics were held in Antwerp, Belgium. Option D is incorrect because the 1916 Summer Olympics were cancelled due to World War I.