India at the Olympics — Hockey History India won its first Olympic gold medal in field hockey at which host city edition of the Games?

Introduction / Context:
India's dominance in Olympic field hockey began with an inaugural gold that launched a historic run of titles. Identifying the host city of this breakthrough is a common GK checkpoint.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• We seek the host city of India’s first Olympic hockey gold.
• Choices are major European host cities from early 20th-century Olympiads.

Concept / Approach:
India first won hockey gold at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, beginning a golden era that stretched through multiple successive Games.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Olympic records list India’s 1928 hockey gold at Amsterdam, led by the legendary forward Dhanraj Pillay’s predecessors such as Dhyan Chand (the central icon of that era).

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• London: India won later titles there (e.g., 1948), but not the first.
• Berlin: 1936 was another iconic gold, but not the first.
• Rome: 1960 was Pakistan's triumph; India took silver.
• None of the above: Incorrect as Amsterdam is correct and listed.

Common Pitfalls:
Confusing Berlin 1936 (famous for Dhyan Chand's feats) with the inaugural gold. Remember the first came at Amsterdam 1928.

Final Answer:
Amsterdam