Question

Ebenezer Howard suggested the maximum population of 'Garden City' as \underline{\hspace{2cm}} persons.

• A. 10,000
• B. 22,000
• C. 32,000
• D. 58,000

Hint:

Always distinguish between the urban core population and the total settlement population in Garden City planning. Howard fixed 22,000 for the town and the rest in the agricultural belt.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding Ebenezer Howard's Garden City.
Ebenezer Howard, a social reformer, proposed the concept of the "Garden City" in his book *Garden Cities of To-morrow* (1898). His vision was to combine the best features of town and country while avoiding their disadvantages.

Step 2: Population limit.
According to Howard, the maximum population of a Garden City was fixed at 32,000 in total, but the actual town portion itself would only accommodate about 22,000 people. The remaining population would be distributed in the surrounding agricultural belt.

Step 3: Matching with options.
From the given options: - 10,000 → Too low, not Howard's limit.
- 22,000 → Correct, matches the actual proposed town population.
- 32,000 → Refers to total including periphery, but not the main Garden City.
- 58,000 → Incorrect, never suggested.
Therefore, the correct answer is 22,000 persons.

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{22,000} \]