Chandigarh

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/chandigarh

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Chandigarh?Approximately 1.1 million residents
2. How big is Chandigarh?114 square kilometers (44 square miles)
3. What is the capital of Chandigarh?Serves as the capital for Punjab and Haryana; also a Union Territory
4. What language do people speak in Chandigarh?Punjabi, Hindi, English
5. What is Chandigarh known for?Modernist architecture, urban planning, green spaces, and its unique administrative status
6. Why does Chandigarh have so many green parks?The city was planned to have lots of trees, gardens, and a big lake called Sukhna Lake, so people can play, relax, and stay healthy.

Modernist Architecture: A style emphasizing functionality, clean lines, and minimal ornamentation, popular in the mid-20th century.
Urban Sprawl: The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding countryside.
Administrative Functions: The tasks and duties related to managing and governing a region or organization.