GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The final two contenders were London and Paris. At the end of the fourth round of voting, London won the right to host the 2012 Games with 54 votes to 50. The celebrations in London were short-lived, being overshadowed by bombings on London’s transport system less than 24 hours after the announcement.

Detailed explanation-2: -With five shortlisted cities, and Paris the front-runner, the Bid teams flew to Singapore for the ‘knockout’ rounds of voting by IOC members… The decision of the International Olympic Committee was announced on 6th July 2005 …. and London won the final round, beating Paris by 54 votes to 50!