In which year did women take part in Modern Olympics for the first time?

The correct answer is 1900.

Detailed Explanation:
1. Inaugural Modern Olympics (1896): The first Modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece, in 1896. Women were not permitted to compete in these inaugural games.
2. First Participation of Women (1900): Female athletes made their historic debut at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
3. Key Highlights & Historical Facts:
• A total of 22 women participated out of 997 competing athletes.
• Women competed in five sports: tennis, sailing, croquet, equestrian events, and golf.
• Hélène de Pourtalès (Switzerland) became the first female Olympic champion as part of a winning sailing team.
• Charlotte Cooper (Great Britain) became the first female individual Olympic champion by winning the women's tennis singles title.