These essential MCQ questions are selected from the most important topics in Chandigarh Union Territory examinations 2026. Sections include Chandigarh's planned city design, Le Corbusier architecture, Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, administration as shared capital of Punjab and Haryana and Current Affairs — important for PSSSB, Chandigarh Police and other UT-level examinations. For truely unlimited daily MCQ practice, visit Vooo AI Education.
🏙️ Chandigarh GK & Civics
1Chandigarh was designed by which famous architect?
Answer: B — Le Corbusier
Chandigarh was designed by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) after the original American planner Albert Mayer withdrew following his colleague Matthew Nowicki's death. Le Corbusier designed the Capitol Complex (Secretariat, High Court, Assembly) which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was built to replace Lahore, which went to Pakistan.
Chandigarh was designed by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) after the original American planner Albert Mayer withdrew following his colleague Matthew Nowicki's death. Le Corbusier designed the Capitol Complex (Secretariat, High Court, Assembly) which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was built to replace Lahore, which went to Pakistan.
2Chandigarh serves as the capital of:
Answer: C — Both Punjab and Haryana
Chandigarh is the Union Territory that serves as the shared capital of both Punjab and Haryana. When Punjab was bifurcated in 1966 to create Haryana, Chandigarh was made a centrally administered Union Territory serving as the capital of both states. The city has its own elected Municipal Corporation despite being a UT.
Chandigarh is the Union Territory that serves as the shared capital of both Punjab and Haryana. When Punjab was bifurcated in 1966 to create Haryana, Chandigarh was made a centrally administered Union Territory serving as the capital of both states. The city has its own elected Municipal Corporation despite being a UT.
3The Rock Garden of Chandigarh was created by:
Answer: B — Nek Chand Saini
The Rock Garden was created by Nek Chand Saini, a government road inspector who secretly built it using industrial and urban waste (broken tiles, glass, ceramics, electrical waste) on government land from 1957. Discovered in 1975, instead of demolition, the government regularised it. Today it spans 40 acres and receives about 5,000 visitors daily.
The Rock Garden was created by Nek Chand Saini, a government road inspector who secretly built it using industrial and urban waste (broken tiles, glass, ceramics, electrical waste) on government land from 1957. Discovered in 1975, instead of demolition, the government regularised it. Today it spans 40 acres and receives about 5,000 visitors daily.
4Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh is:
Answer: B — A man-made reservoir on Sukhna Choe stream
Sukhna Lake is an artificial reservoir created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe seasonal stream at the foothills of the Shivalik Hills. It covers 3 sq km and is a popular recreational spot for boating, morning walks and bird watching. The lake was declared a wetland of national importance and is a protected area.
Sukhna Lake is an artificial reservoir created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe seasonal stream at the foothills of the Shivalik Hills. It covers 3 sq km and is a popular recreational spot for boating, morning walks and bird watching. The lake was declared a wetland of national importance and is a protected area.
5Chandigarh's Capitol Complex designed by Le Corbusier is now a UNESCO site. It includes:
Answer: B — Secretariat, Legislative Assembly and High Court
The Capitol Complex comprises three main buildings by Le Corbusier: the Secretariat (administrative offices), the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and the Punjab and Haryana High Court, along with the Open Hand Monument and Tower of Shadows. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016 as part of Le Corbusier's architectural works.
The Capitol Complex comprises three main buildings by Le Corbusier: the Secretariat (administrative offices), the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and the Punjab and Haryana High Court, along with the Open Hand Monument and Tower of Shadows. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016 as part of Le Corbusier's architectural works.
6The Open Hand Monument in Chandigarh symbolises:
Answer: B — Peace, prosperity, give and take — Le Corbusier's philosophy
The Open Hand Monument (26 metres tall, weighing 50 tonnes) is Le Corbusier's symbol for Chandigarh, representing his philosophy: "Open to give, open to receive — peace, prosperity and human unity." It rotates on its axis with the wind. Le Corbusier wanted it installed in the Capitol Complex but it was only built in 1985, 20 years after his death.
The Open Hand Monument (26 metres tall, weighing 50 tonnes) is Le Corbusier's symbol for Chandigarh, representing his philosophy: "Open to give, open to receive — peace, prosperity and human unity." It rotates on its axis with the wind. Le Corbusier wanted it installed in the Capitol Complex but it was only built in 1985, 20 years after his death.
7Chandigarh is divided into numbered sectors. Which sector has the Capitol Complex?
Answer: A — Sector 1
The Capitol Complex (Secretariat, High Court, Assembly) is located in Sector 1 of Chandigarh, at the northern end of the city's grid plan. Le Corbusier divided Chandigarh into sectors (numbered 1-62) each designed as a self-contained neighbourhood with schools, markets and green spaces. Sector 17 is the city's commercial heart.
The Capitol Complex (Secretariat, High Court, Assembly) is located in Sector 1 of Chandigarh, at the northern end of the city's grid plan. Le Corbusier divided Chandigarh into sectors (numbered 1-62) each designed as a self-contained neighbourhood with schools, markets and green spaces. Sector 17 is the city's commercial heart.
8Chandigarh is known as the City of Beautiful because:
Answer: B — Le Corbusier planned it with extensive green spaces and architecture
Chandigarh is called "The City Beautiful" due to Le Corbusier's urban planning that incorporated extensive green belts, sector gardens, the Rose Garden (Asia's largest), wide tree-lined roads and functional architecture. It consistently ranks among India's cleanest and most liveable cities and has one of India's highest per capita incomes.
Chandigarh is called "The City Beautiful" due to Le Corbusier's urban planning that incorporated extensive green belts, sector gardens, the Rose Garden (Asia's largest), wide tree-lined roads and functional architecture. It consistently ranks among India's cleanest and most liveable cities and has one of India's highest per capita incomes.
9Panjab University, one of India's oldest universities, is located in:
Answer: C — Chandigarh
Panjab University was originally established in Lahore in 1882 and re-established in Hoshiarpur after partition, before moving to Chandigarh in 1956. It is one of India's oldest and most prestigious universities. The campus was designed to harmonise with Le Corbusier's city plan. It has produced many distinguished alumni including political and judicial leaders.
Panjab University was originally established in Lahore in 1882 and re-established in Hoshiarpur after partition, before moving to Chandigarh in 1956. It is one of India's oldest and most prestigious universities. The campus was designed to harmonise with Le Corbusier's city plan. It has produced many distinguished alumni including political and judicial leaders.
10Chandigarh's Zakir Husain Rose Garden is significant because:
Answer: B — It is Asia's largest rose garden
Zakir Husain Rose Garden in Sector 16 is Asia's largest rose garden, spread over 30 acres with over 1,600 different species of roses and 50,000 rose bushes. Named after former President Dr. Zakir Husain, it also has medicinal plants, herbs and trees. The annual Chandigarh Rose Festival is held here every February-March.
Zakir Husain Rose Garden in Sector 16 is Asia's largest rose garden, spread over 30 acres with over 1,600 different species of roses and 50,000 rose bushes. Named after former President Dr. Zakir Husain, it also has medicinal plants, herbs and trees. The annual Chandigarh Rose Festival is held here every February-March.
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