Correct option is A
The correct answer is :(a) Chandigarh
Explanation:
In July 2016, the Capitol Complex of Chandigarh was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the collective inscription titled
In July 2016, the Capitol Complex of Chandigarh was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the collective inscription titled
“The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier – an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement”. The complex, designed by the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier,
includes iconic buildings such as the Secretariat, High Court, and Legislative Assembly, reflecting the principles of modernist architecture and urban planning.
Information Booster:
- Le Corbusier was a renowned architect and urban planner, considered a pioneer of modern architecture.
- Chandigarh was the first planned city of independent India, designed in the early 1950s.
- The Open Hand Monument symbolizes peace and reconciliation, and is a recurring motif in Le Corbusier’s work.
Additional Information:
- Delhi – Known for its rich heritage structures such as Qutub Minar, Red Fort, and Humayun’s Tomb, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Diu and Daman – Famous for their Portuguese-era forts and churches, showcasing colonial architecture.
- Pondicherry (Puducherry) – Renowned for its French colonial buildings and planned French quarters, offering a unique architectural blend.
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