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Which of the following cities was influenced by French colonial architecture in India?

APondicherry (Puducherry)

BJaipur

CVaranasi

DHyderabad

Answer:

A. Pondicherry (Puducherry)

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French Architecture The concept of urban city planning was introduced during this period. French architecture adapted to the local climate and made use of regional raw materials. A key feature of their style was the promotion of faceless architecture, characterized by plain facades with minimal ornamentation—resembling modern architectural principles. Distinctive elements included French shutter windows, carved archways, and narrow street-facing structures, which seamlessly blended with the courtyards and backyard gardens of traditional Bengali homes. The French also established coastal towns, such as Yanam (Andhra Pradesh), Karaikal (Tamil Nadu), and Mahe (Kerala). Notable examples of French-influenced architecture include: Sacred Heart Church, Chandannagar Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Puducherry


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