GATE 2023 AR — Planning – Question 38

Urban Design and Conservation · Historical and modern examples of urban design · 2 marks · Multiple select

Which places show urban patterns influenced by the star-like layout of French gardens?

Versailles
Washington, D.C.
Islamabad
Jaipur

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Correct answer: (A) Versailles; (B) Washington, D.C.

Explanation

Versailles uses radiating avenues and garden axes, while L’Enfant’s Washington overlays diagonal ceremonial avenues on a street grid. These are the intended star/radial examples, A, B. Islamabad and Jaipur are associated with different dominant planning geometries.

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