Public art and architecture: Creator of Chandigarh's Rock Garden. Identify the self-taught artist credited with creating the Rock Garden in Chandigarh from industrial and urban waste materials. Choose the correct option.
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Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Nek Chand
Explanation
Given data
- Site: Rock Garden, Chandigarh.
- Identify the creator.
ReasoningNek Chand, a road inspector, built the Rock Garden using recycled materials, later recognized as an iconic public art space.
EliminationLe Corbusier planned Chandigarh's architecture but did not create the Rock Garden; Husain and Gujral are noted artists/architects in other contexts.
Final AnswerNek Chand