Question

Select the place(s) which have adopted the "star pattern" of the French Garden in the design of its/their urban form(s).

• A. Versailles
• B. Washington D.C.
• C. Islamabad
• D. Jaipur

Hint:

Radial star patterns = Versailles (palace gardens) and Washington D.C. (urban form). Grid patterns = Jaipur, Chandigarh, Islamabad.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, B

Step 1: French Garden star pattern.
The French Garden (André Le Nôtre style) uses radial boulevards converging towards a central point, forming a star-like geometry.

Step 2: Analyze options.
- (A) Versailles → Classic example; Le Nôtre designed radiating star avenues around the palace. ✓
- (B) Washington D.C. → Designed by Pierre L'Enfant, adopted a radial-bar street system, influenced by Versailles. ✓
- (C) Islamabad → Planned on a grid-iron and sectoral layout, not star-shaped. ✗
- (D) Jaipur → Based on Vedic mandala + grid planning, not French radial star form. ✗

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct places are Versailles and Washington D.C.

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