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In 2010 FIFA 19th World Cup Foot ball Tournament will be held in

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Option C: South Africa

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “South Africa”.
The 19th FIFA World Cup was held in South Africa from June 11 to July 11, 2010.

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