Maximum permissible covered area for a residential plot of size 501 to 1000 m² is
- A66.67%
- B50%
- C40%Correct
- D33.33%
Solution
Concept
Covered area ratio for residential plots
Formula
NONE
Step-by-step solution
1. Covered area regulations govern the maximum footprint a building can occupy on a plot. 2. For residential plots sized 501 to 1000 m², standard bylaws limit covered area to 40% (0.4) of the plot size. 3. Therefore, the maximum permissible covered area factor is 0.4. Answer: C
Explanation
As residential plot size increases, building regulations require a lower proportion of ground coverage to maintain adequate open spaces around the structure. For medium to large plots ranging from 501 to 1000 m², the maximum permissible covered area is typically capped at 40%, or a factor of 0.4, of the plot size. Thus, 0.4 is the correct ratio.
Why the other options are wrong
A) 0.6667 (66.67%) is allowed for smaller residential plots up to 200 m². B) 0.5 (50%) is permissible for medium residential plots between 201 and 500 m². D) 0.3333 (33.33%) applies to large plots exceeding 1000 m².
Shortcut
Maximum permissible covered area for residential plots of 501–1000 m² is 40% (0.4).
Common mistake
Selecting 0.5 (50%), which is the permissible covered area limit for smaller plots under 500 m².
Correct answer: C) 40%