Le Corbusier, the architect of Chandigarh was a national of

(A) The Netherlands
(B) Portugal
(C) U.K.
(D) France

Correct Answer : France
Question Asked : SSC Section Officer (Audit) Exam 2001
Explanation : Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, better known as Le Corbusier, was an architect, designer, urbanist, and writer, famous for being one of the pioneers of what is now called modern architecture. He was born in Switzerland and became a French citizen in 1930. His career spanned five decades, with his buildings constructed throughout Europe, India and America. He was awarded the Frank P. Brown Medal and AIA Gold Medal in 1961.
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